South Africa: Airport authorities reporting baggage processing delays at Johannesburg's OR Tambo (JNB), May 21

The Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) has warned travelers that a software issue has disrupted OR Tambo Airport's (JNB) baggage processing system on May 21. The issue is reportedly only affecting the domestic Terminal B; ACSA has confirmed that baggage is still being processed, albeit manually. It is unclear how long the issue will last.

The action is likely causing disruptions to baggage processing. Slower check-ins, baggage retrievals, and security procedures, and flight delays and cancellations are possible. Residual disruptions are possible once the issue is resolved as technicians work to clear any backlog.