Switzerland closes airspace after computer glitch


Skyguide did not give any details about the computer crash, but said it ‘regrets this incident and its consequences for the clients, partners and passengers of Geneva and Zurich airports and is working flat out to find a solution’. — Photo by Jett Pongsakon on Unsplash

GENEVA: Switzerland closed its airspace on June 15 after a computer glitch with the air traffic control system grounded flights, officials said.

“Swiss airspace is closed to traffic for security reasons after computer failure with Skyguide, the Swiss air traffic control service,” Skyguide said in a statement.

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