International airports hit by computer system crash
MORE than 100 airports around the world have seen flights delayed after a systems crash, with Melbourne, Sydney and Canberra airports also affected.
PLANE passengers at a more than 100 international airports are suffering major disruptions after computer check-in systems crashed.
There are reported problems at airports including London’s Gatwick, Charles de Gaulle in Paris, Changi in Singapore, Johannesburg, Zurich, New York, South Korea, South Africa, Melbourne, Sydney and Canberra in Australia, as well as Washington DC’s Reagan Airport.
Passengers have been enduring long waits at check-in desks for flights on British Airways, Air France, KLM, Qantas, Lufthansa and Southwest airlines.
In Melbourne, travellers tweeted that there were problems for those with flights booked at Qatar Airways and Qantas.
Melbourne Airport has tweeted that check-in is now proceeding.
The problem is affecting Amadeus Altea check-in software, The Telegraph UK reports.
It is used by 125 airlines, both at airports and online.
Heathrow Airport has confirmed that airlines at terminals 2, 3 and 4 have been experiencing systems problems.
“A small number of airlines are currently experiencing intermittent issues with their check-in systems at airports around the world — including at Heathrow,” a spokeswoman said.
“Passengers will still be able to check-in for their flight, although the process may take slightly longer than usual.
“We are working closely with our airlines to help resolve the issue as quickly as possible. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.”
MORE than 100 airports around the world have seen flights delayed after a systems crash, with Melbourne, Sydney and Canberra airports also affected.
PLANE passengers at a more than 100 international airports are suffering major disruptions after computer check-in systems crashed.
There are reported problems at airports including London’s Gatwick, Charles de Gaulle in Paris, Changi in Singapore, Johannesburg, Zurich, New York, South Korea, South Africa, Melbourne, Sydney and Canberra in Australia, as well as Washington DC’s Reagan Airport.
Passengers have been enduring long waits at check-in desks for flights on British Airways, Air France, KLM, Qantas, Lufthansa and Southwest airlines.
In Melbourne, travellers tweeted that there were problems for those with flights booked at Qatar Airways and Qantas.
Melbourne Airport has tweeted that check-in is now proceeding.
The problem is affecting Amadeus Altea check-in software, The Telegraph UK reports.
It is used by 125 airlines, both at airports and online.
Heathrow Airport has confirmed that airlines at terminals 2, 3 and 4 have been experiencing systems problems.
“A small number of airlines are currently experiencing intermittent issues with their check-in systems at airports around the world — including at Heathrow,” a spokeswoman said.
“Passengers will still be able to check-in for their flight, although the process may take slightly longer than usual.
“We are working closely with our airlines to help resolve the issue as quickly as possible. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.”
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