LONDON AIRSPACE SHUT DOWN BECAUSE OF COMPUTER FAILURE

ALL airspace over London will be CLOSED until 7pm today, according to reports.According to the European Organisation for the Safety of Air Navigation, a computer failure has resulted in all airspace over the capital being closed.

All flights from Heathrow have reportedly been put on hold because of the error.
NATS, the main air navigation service provider in the UK, confirmed that a technical problem had been reported at Swanwick Air Traffic Control centre.
A statement on NATS' website said: "NATS can confirm that a technical problem has been reported at Swanwick air traffic control centre.
"We apologise for any delays and our incident response team has been mobilised.
"Every possible action is being taken to assist in resolving the situation and to confirm the details.
"Further information will be released as it becomes available."
London airspace is closed and Heathrow flights are delayedIG
Online maps showed dozens of planes over Heathrow
Online flight maps showed dozens of planes over Heathrow and severe delays are now expected.
Heathrow Airport said in a tweet from its official account: "Flights are currently experiencing delays due to a power outage at NATS control centre affecting UK airspace."
At Gatwick, incoming flights are continuing to land while all departing flights are grounded.
Stanstead said that it is currently working with NATS to find out how the airport will be affected.
Several passengers have tweeted pictures and videos from the runways of London airports.