Hundreds more flights cancelled in fallout from UK air traffic control failure

Airlines told to take every possible step' to aid stranded passengers as costs of travel disruption mount

Hundreds more flights were cancelled on Tuesday as the fallout from Monday's UK air traffic control failure continued to disrupt travel, with the government telling airlines to take every step to help stranded passengers.

Many holidaymakers remain unable to return home for several days, and Downing Street said airlines should fulfil their responsibilities to passengers whose flights have been scrapped or delayed.