According to the data from ‘Flightradar24’, the aircraft flew for a short period over the Madrid area after more than an hour of takeoff. The incident caused several delays and cancellations, especially for flights heading to London, leading to chaos in travel and confusion among passengers.
Many passengers took to social media to express their frustration, with some sharing photos from the windows of grounded planes, while other flights were redirected to cities like Brussels.
The operating company announced that the technical issue had been resolved but warned that delays might continue due to the build-up of flights. They advised passengers to contact airlines for updates on their flights.
In a statement, ‘NATS’, the agency responsible for air traffic control in the UK, reported the resumption of departures from all airports. However, they expected delays to continue across the country in the coming hours.
It is worth noting that bird strikes with aircraft are rare but can cause significant damage and disrupt air traffic, especially during peak times like the summer season.
