An IT meltdown has caused a number of flights to be cancelled or delayed at a major UK airport this morning.
Stanstead Airport was ‘utter carnage’ after their IT system reported ‘issues’ at 6am bringing operations to a standstill.
Holidaymakers were forced to queue for hours after the wave of disruption caused issues for passengers progressing through check-in, baggage and security.
Although airport authorities say the issue has been resolved delays are still affecting passengers.
Anne Alexander, who has been stuck at Stanstead since 6.30am told MailOnline that over 150 people are queuing to leave the airport having missed their flights.
Stranded passengers claimed that the power outage meant airport staff were forced to communicate by shouting over hundreds of people.
One passenger wrote on X: ‘Some people are queuing outside just to get inside the airport terminal. Some have given up and gone home as they have missed their flights.’
Stanstead airport released a statement explaining that the issue has now been resolved.
They said: ‘Our teams are working hard to fully restore operations following the IT issue that impacted our systems earlier this morning.
Holidaymakers were forced to queue for hours after the wave of disruption caused issues for passengers progressing through check-in, baggage and security (file image)
Stranded passengers claimed that the power outage meant airport staff were forced to communicate by shouting over hundreds of people
‘While the issue has been resolved, some flights may still be subject to delays.
‘We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause and advise passengers to check the status of their flights with their airlines before travelling to the airport.’
However, passengers have been left stranded at the airport while others gave up on their holiday and headed home.
Pictures from the airport show massive queues within the terminal and outside it.
