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Global Tech Outages Cause Delays At European Airports

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Recent mass tech outages worldwide have led to IT systems shutting down, resulting in delays and issues at various European airports and airlines. Here is the latest information on the impacted locations:

London’s Gatwick Airport

Gatwick Airport in London has reported being affected by the global Microsoft tech issues. Passengers may encounter delays during check-in and security procedures.

Germany’s Berlin Airport

Berlin Airport is experiencing delays in the check-in process due to a technical fault.

Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport

Schiphol Airport in Amsterdam has been impacted by a global system failure, affecting flights to and from the airport. KLM Royal Dutch Airlines mentioned that the outages are hindering flight operations.

Scotland’s Edinburgh Airport

Edinburgh Airport in Scotland noted longer wait times for passengers due to the tech outages.

Spain’s AENA

The Spanish airport authority, AENA, overseeing airports in Madrid, Barcelona, and other locations, warned of potential delays caused by the outages. Staff are actively working to resolve the issues.

Prague Airport

Prague Airport reported disruptions to its global check-in system, leading to flight delays.

Ryanair

Ryanair confirmed disruptions in its network and advised passengers to arrive at least three hours before their scheduled departure time.

Air France

Air France mentioned that the IT problems had disrupted its operations, although ongoing flights were not affected.

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines is facing challenges with ticketing, check-in, and reservations. The airline assured passengers that their teams are actively working to resolve the issue.

These tech outages have caused significant disruptions across the European aviation sector, emphasizing the importance of robust IT systems in ensuring smooth operations.

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