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A military aircraft's erroneous flight data triggered a four-hour shutdown of the UK's air traffic control system, grounding over 2,000 flights. Passengers reported losing more than £1,000 as holidays were ruined and some slept at airports.
🐿️ This incident proves that even a military aircraft's 'spurious' data can shut down an entire air traffic system, leaving passengers holding the bag.
Anak Krakatau volcano erupted on Saturday, sending an ash cloud that forced the closure of eight Indonesian airports, including Jakarta's main international hub. The shutdown affected hundreds of flights and disrupted school and fishing activities, with two additional eruptions.
🐿️ A volcanic ash plume is a jet engine's worst enemy, so grounding planes is the only safe move until the sky clears.
