United Kingdom: British Airways systems crash August 2

Event

A technical failure caused the British Airways IT system to crash on the morning of Wednesday, August 2, causing major flight delays at London’s airports, Heathrow (LHR), Gatwick (LGW), and London City (LCY). Although the system has since been repaired, residual flight disruptions and increased waiting times may occur throughout the day.

Advice

Travelers are advised to confirm their flight status as well as arrive at the airport earlier than usual.