The month before that, computer problems struck Southwest Airlines, causing more than 2,000 cancelations.
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According to The Associated Press, British Airways has issued an apology to all travelers impacted by the delays associated with the computer failure, which is the airline’s second check-in systems failure of the year.
At around 6.15am, the airline added: ‘Hi there, our IT team are continuing to work behind the scenes to resolve the issue.
The airline’s check-in system went down this morning, due to an IT glitch. “We are sorry for the delays some customers are experiencing as they check-in for their flights”. “Our colleagues are doing everything possible to check in customers for their journeys”.
O’Hare International, San Francisco International, Seattle-Tacoma International, London City, Heathrow, Gadwick airports etc. were affected.
The airline responded to each Twitter post with some version of its statement to the news media.
British Airways has been rolling out a new check-in system since past year and a spokeswoman said the check-in delays were teething problems that affected many airports. Waiting at ORD for @British-Airways 296.
It was not immediately clear how the group had managed to breach the perimeter of the airport, part of which borders the Thames. Worldwide computer outage apparently! The police said that those arrested would be charged with aggravated trespassing, being unlawfully in a restricted zone and breaching the airport’s bylaws.
Passengers faced an hour’s delay at Newcastle Airport due to knock-on effects of BA’s check-in problems in Heathrow and Gatwick.
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Elaine and Paul Barnett, who had come from Sheffield to travel to Sardinia, said the process had taken “longer than usual” and they had been required to give extra details once they reached the desk. Members blocked a main road to London’s Heathrow Airport in August.
