Stansted Airport chaos as IT crash sees hundreds miss flights

WorldTechnology
11 May 2025 • 5:27 PM MYT
The Independent
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  • A major IT failure at London Stansted Airport caused significant disruption on Sunday, May 11, 2025.
  • An estimated 10,000 passengers missed their Flights due to extensive delays in baggage handling and security.
  • The IT crash affected various airport systems, leading to long queues and flight disruptions.
  • While Jet2 and Tui delayed Flights to accommodate passengers, Ryanair dispatched planes on time to avoid further delays.
  • Passengers reported chaotic scenes, including long queues, difficulties accessing the terminal, and issues with baggage drop-off.

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