UK air-traffic control hit by 'network-wide failure' - in pictures

  • Passengers wait at Heathrow Airport. The UK's air traffic control systems have grounded thousands of flights on one of the busiest travel days of the year. PA
    Passengers wait at Heathrow Airport. The UK's air traffic control systems have grounded thousands of flights on one of the busiest travel days of the year. PA
  • Planes line up at Manchester Airport. EPA
    Planes line up at Manchester Airport. EPA
  • Passengers check the boards at Stansted Airport, north of London. AFP
    Passengers check the boards at Stansted Airport, north of London. AFP
  • Passengers wait at Belfast International Airport, Ireland. AP
    Passengers wait at Belfast International Airport, Ireland. AP
  • People wait near packed check-in desks at Gatwick Airport. Getty Images
    People wait near packed check-in desks at Gatwick Airport. Getty Images
  • Passengers queue in a departure lounge at Heathrow Airport in London. EPA
    Passengers queue in a departure lounge at Heathrow Airport in London. EPA
  • People wait near check-in desks at Gatwick Airport. Getty Images
    People wait near check-in desks at Gatwick Airport. Getty Images
  • Passengers look at departure boards at Belfast International Airport. PA
    Passengers look at departure boards at Belfast International Airport. PA
  • Passengers check the departures board at Heathrow Airport. AP
    Passengers check the departures board at Heathrow Airport. AP
  • Cancelled flights are displayed on the departures board at Heathrow Airport. AP
    Cancelled flights are displayed on the departures board at Heathrow Airport. AP