The airport’s live departure board shows that flights to Nice, Porto, Lisbon, and several destinations in North Africa scheduled this morning have already been cancelled, and others are facing delays to embarking procedures.

Fewer flights in the afternoon seem impacted, but this may change if the issue persists.

A ‘malfunction’ at the airport’s air traffic tower yesterday (May 18) cancelled around 40% of the scheduled flights from 16:00 onwards. 

Flights were cancelled at the last-minute, and in some cases passengers had already boarded planes but were asked to disembark due to the issue.

The issue – reportedly a problem with the tower’s radar system – is still being worked on this morning, hence the delays. 

Those who face a cancellation may not receive compensation, if airlines argue that the air traffic control issue classifies as an ‘extraordinary circumstance’. 

However, refunds for cancelled flights will be available. 

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