London's Stansted Airport hit by IT problems, delaying flights
London's Stansted Airport was hit by IT problems on Sunday that left hundreds of passengers stuck in long queues outside and inside the terminal building and caused delays to flights.
The technical problems, which affected check-in, baggage and security operations, were later resolved, but flights continued to run behind schedule, the airport said in a statement.
Images posted on social media showed people queuing outside the airport. A reporter for television channel ITV, Anne Alexander, said on the X platform that she had missed her flight along with other travelers.
Stansted is the capital's third-biggest airport by passenger numbers.
London's Heathrow Airport, the busiest in Europe, shut down for almost a day in March due to a fire at an electricity substation. On Friday, Manchester Airport in northwest England was hit by a power supply problem which caused delays to arriving passengers at immigration control.
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Arab News
7 days ago
- Arab News
Pakistan, UK discuss strengthening cooperation in railways sector
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan's Railways Minister Hanif Abbasi and British High Commissioner Jane Marriott on Wednesday discussed bilateral cooperation between the two nations with a special focus on railways, state-run media reported. Pakistan's railway sector faces several challenges such as an aging infrastructure, outdated tracks, locomotives and signal systems. Poor maintenance and a lack of modern safety measures often contribute to train derailments and accidents. Notable tragedies include the 2005 Ghotki train disaster, which killed over 130 people and a 2021 train collision that left at least 65 people dead. As opposed to that, the UK has one of the densest railway networks in Europe with almost all major towns and cities connected by rail. 'Pakistan and the United Kingdom have emphasized joint measures to further strengthen their bilateral trade and economic relations, with special focus on the railways sector,' state-run media reported following Abbasi's meeting with Marriot in Islamabad. State broadcaster Radio Pakistan said Abbasi called for 'a comprehensive strategy' between Pakistan and the United Kingdom to develop and modernize the former's railway sector. 'He said Pakistan is ready to fully benefit from UK's expertise in modernizing the railways infrastructure in the country and improving performance of this sector,' Radio Pakistan said. Abbasi said the two countries would continue to work together on mutual interest railways projects that will benefit their economies and improve public transportation. Pakistan has recently attempted to improve its railway infrastructure to ensure economic growth and development. In March, Pakistan and United Arab Emirates (UAE) officials agreed to expand bilateral cooperation between the two countries in the railways sector. Abbasi had said Pakistan Railways is continuously working to improve its services through long-term agreements with domestic and international suppliers, emphasizing that Islamabad offers a business-friendly environment and presents significant opportunities for investors.
Asharq Al-Awsat
03-06-2025
- Asharq Al-Awsat
Tourists Told to Heed Warnings after Etna Eruption
Tourists have been told to check for warnings before climbing towards the summit of Italy's Mount Etna after an eruption sent hikers scurrying for safety. Video footage from Monday's eruption showed dozens of people hurrying down a path as a large plume of ash rose behind them from the volcano on the eastern side of the island of Sicily. Salvo Cocina, the head of Sicily's Civil Protection Department, said dozens of hikers had ventured on to Etna despite a warning issued early on Monday morning after initial signs of increased activity on Europe's largest active volcano. "There was a big explosion and a crater collapsed but luckily it fell into a deserted area," he told Reuters on Tuesday. "It's very hard to block access, you can't fence it off," he added. Cocina said those on the mountain on Monday, who had climbed to a height of some 2,700 meters, appeared to be properly equipped and he acknowledged the need to balance safety concerns with the desire of tourists to enjoy the views. Nobody was injured in Monday's eruption and the alert for volcanic activity had been downgraded to the more standard "yellow" level on Tuesday.
Arab News
24-05-2025
- Arab News
French taxi drivers threaten airports, French Open tennis in standoff
PARIS: French taxi drivers will next week step up protest actions, including paralysing access to Paris airports and the French Open tennis championship, in an increasingly acrimonious standoff with the government, their main federation said on Saturday. For the latest updates, follow us @ArabNewsSport French taxi drivers have over the last week blocked roads at points across the country in a row with the government about payments for transporting patients which for many cab drivers form a major part of their businesses. Meanwhile grievances against ride-hailing services such as Uber and Bolt have been aired again, with taxi drivers seeing them as a poorly-regulated threat to their livelihood. Sector representatives are due to attend a crunch meeting at the ministry of transport from 1500 GMT Saturday which, in a sign of the seriousness of the situation, will also be attended by Prime Minister Francois Bayrou. Their chief demand is the wholesale withdrawal of new rules coming into force in October on the transportation of patients to harmonize prices nationwide, which the taxi drivers say will severely erode their income. 'We are calling for the immediate withdrawal of this agreement and for a return to the negotiating table,' Emmanuelle Cordier, president of the National Taxi Federation (FNDT), told France Info radio. 'From Monday,' in the absence of progress, Paris international airports, Charles de Gaulle and Orly, 'will be blocked by taxis, and we will also take care of Roland Garros,' said Cordier, referring to the two-week French Open tennis which starts on Sunday. In such actions, taxi drivers usually park their vehicles to block car access, requiring people to walk long distances. But the government has no plans to drop the new rules which it said are needed, after health transport expenditure reached 6.74 billion euros in 2024, including 3.07 billion for licensed taxis. 'We will have to continue to show our discontent peacefully, but with increasingly tough blockades,' said Noel, a 60-year-old driver from Lyon, who has spent 21 years as a taxi driver.
