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Arsenal travel plans for Champions League match delayed by UK flight issues

ESPN Soccer • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 8, 2026, 4:38 PM

Last updated Sep 8, 2026

Arsenal travel plans for Champions League match delayed by UK flight issues

Summary

A technical problem at Nats, the United Kingdom's air traffic control provider, has disrupted travel for Arsenal. The team is currently facing a significant flight delay as they attempt to depart for Italy. The travel issue concerns their upcoming Champions League opener against Napoli. The team is scheduled to compete in the tournament fixture abroad. No new departure time has been confirmed following the air traffic control disruption.

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Key Details

•Arsenal faces travel delays for their Champions League opener against Napoli
•A technical fault at Nats disrupted UK air traffic control operations
•The squad is currently unable to depart for Italy as planned

Latest Updates

5:19 PMESPN Soccer — UK flight chaos affects Arsenal's UCL travel plans

What they're saying

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Tuesday's technical problem affecting the UK's air traffic control provider, Nats, has caused Arsenal's flight to Italy for their Champions League opener against Napoli to be significantly delayed.
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