15 Feb 2023 | 10:31 AM UTC
Germany: Computer outage at Lufthansa Airlines causing significant flight disruptions networkwide
Computer outage causing significant flight disruptions across Lufthansa Airlines network globally Feb. 15. Reconfirm all flights.
Event
Lufthansa Airlines (LH) is experiencing a computer outage in Frankfurt that has prompted significant flight delays and cancellations across the carrier's global network Feb. 15. Company officials have not provided details of the outage or given any estimate as to when it may be resolved.
Long lines are likely at Lufthansa check-in and customer service desks at airports. Residual flight disruptions will likely continue for several hours after the outage has been resolved.
Advice
Confirm all flights. Allow extra time for transit through airports, especially those with large numbers of Lufthansa flights. Consider booking alternative travel for time-sensitive trips.