Carriers will join air traffic control provider Nats and CAA officials on 18 October for a one-off call for evidence regarding the disruption at the end of August.
The committee said: “On 28 August, Nats software was unable to extract the UK portion of a flight plan and suspended automatic flight processing for six hours – causing delays and cancellations for over 250,000 customers across the bank holiday.
“Nats staff shortages at London Gatwick airport also caused disruption over the summer period, including hundreds of cancellations in September.”
Among those giving evidence will be Ryanair group chief executive Michael O’Leary, CAA boss Rob Bishton and Sophie Dekkers, easyJet’s chief commercial officer.
The session will begin with journalist Simon Calder focusing on airline customers’ rights and experiences during the disruption, as well as the role of the CAA, before airlines give their view.
Representatives from Nats will be quizzed on the interim report on causes of the disruption, communication with airlines and airports, and current technology in use.
In the final witness panel, MPs will hear from the CAA. The committee said: “It is likely the committee will ask about the recently announced review into the Nats technical issue, guidance issued for airlines and longstanding calls for the CAA’s enforcement powers to be strengthened.”
