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29 May 2017 | 09:10 AM UTC

United Kingdom: British Airways cancels all flights in London May 27 /update 1

British Airways cancels all flights out of London for the rest of Saturday due to worldwide computer system outage; expect significant delays

Warning

Event

British Airways has canceled all remaining flights out of London’s Heathrow (LHR) and Gatwick (LGW) airports on Saturday, May 27,  due to a worldwide computer system outage. The airline has also asked passengers not to come to the airports due to crowded conditions. Additional cancellations may occur on Sunday, May 28. Expect significant flight disruptions at the airports.

Advice

Travelers flying to, from, or through LHR and LGW are advised to confirm the status of their flights prior to departure to the airport and to contact their airlines for further details.