British Airways flights delayed after an 'IT glitch'
BRITISH Airways flights have been delayed across the UK today after an IT glitch crashed online check-in, affecting thousands.
Holidaymakers from Glasgow to London and Manchester reported delays this morning as travel plans were thrown into chaos.Credit: AlamyOne passenger shared a photograph of a queue at Gatwick Airport, saying: "Major computer failure with British Airways at Gatwick this morning.Another added: "is there a problem with online checkin. Trying to check in for the 8.20pm tomorrow and it will not let me.
A third said: "While I originally thought this was an early #NoDealBrexit ...Another major @British_Airways IT crash and it seems all #BAFlights are affected. Problems loading flight plans. @FT @BBCNews Stuck on ground in #GVA. No news."A British Airways spokesperson said: "We are experiencing some systems problems this morning which are affecting check-in and flight departures.
"Please check ba.com and manage my booking for the latest flight information and allow extra time at the airport."ExclusiveBrit mum-of-six who vanished in Turkey 'in a bad condition' after being found'LIFESAVERS'Plane-plunge student's body 'found in remote Madagascar jungle by villagers' Parts of the website appear to be down, with a message reading: "ba.com - please try again Sorry, there seems to be a technical problem.Hi, en route to our wedding and still stuck on Newcastle Tarmac. We connect at Heathrow to Venice. Any updates would be greatly appreciated!Good Morning, flying on BA723 to LHR this morning. Nothing is moving apparently because of an IT issue effecting the full BA fleet.
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