UK Air-Traffic Control Services Fail on Huge Travel Day

UK Air-Traffic Control Services Fail on Huge Travel Day

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The video discusses a major disruption in the UK's air traffic control system, causing delays and cancelations on a busy travel day. The cause is unknown, but an investigation is underway. Additionally, American Airlines was fined $4.1 million for tarmac delays, highlighting consumer protection efforts in the airline industry.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main issue with the UK's air traffic control system?

A technical failure

A cyber attack

A weather disturbance

A staff strike

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which airports were mentioned as having experienced delays and cancellations?

Edinburgh and Glasgow

Heathrow and Gatwick

Stansted and Luton

Manchester and Birmingham

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the potential cause of the air traffic control issue that is still under investigation?

Both a cyber attack and a coffee spill

A coffee spill

A cyber attack

A power outage

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the penalty amount American Airlines had to pay for tarmac delays?

$5.0 million

$4.1 million

$3.2 million

$2.5 million

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the US administration's stance on airline delays?

They are enforcing stricter penalties

They are reducing penalties

They are ignoring the issue

They are leaving it to airlines to decide