Stansted Airport Faces Travel Chaos After IT System Failure

Thousands of passengers at Stansted Airport were caught in long queues and missed flights after a major IT fault disrupted key operations. The technical issue affected check-in, baggage handling, and security, forcing airlines to delay departures while travelers struggled to navigate the chaos.  

 

Disruptions and Delays:  

1. The IT failure brought airport systems to a standstill early Sunday morning, leading to widespread delays.  

2. Passengers reported waiting for hours, with some forced to queue outside the terminal due to overcrowding.  

3. Airlines including Jet2 and TUI postponed flights by several hours, while Ryanair continued departures on schedule, leaving many travelers stranded.  

4. Stansted Airport officials confirmed that the issue has been resolved, but residual delays are still affecting operations.  

5. The incident follows similar disruptions at Heathrow and Manchester airports, raising concerns over IT vulnerabilities in UK airport infrastructure.  

 

With frustrated passengers sharing their experiences online, Stansted Airport has apologized for the inconvenience and urged travelers to check flight statuses before heading to the terminal.  

 

Sources: MSN News, Economic Times, The Independent