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What is airport 'disruption'?
Disruption in an airport context means anything that prevents flights from running on schedule. This can be due to technical issues, strikes, bad weather, or even unexpected events like security alerts. The story shows how even after a major incident, the system takes time to fully stabilise, with lingering cancellations.
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