Technical Glitch Causes Major Disruption at London Stansted Airport

Hundreds of passengers faced significant delays at London Stansted Airport on Sunday due to a major technical issue that disrupted check-in, baggage handling, and security operations.

The disruption led to long queues inside and outside the terminal, causing flight delays and travel chaos.

Stansted Airport, the third-busiest airport in the British capital by passenger traffic, confirmed in a statement that the technical problems were resolved later in the day.

However, flights continued to experience delays as operations gradually returned to normal.

Social media platforms were flooded with images showing long lines of frustrated travelers waiting outside the terminal building.

ITV News correspondent Ann Alexander shared her experience on X (formerly Twitter), stating she was unable to catch her flight, along with many other passengers.

The airport authority apologized for the inconvenience caused and advised travelers to check with their airlines for updated flight information.

The incident has raised concerns over the airport’s preparedness to handle system failures, especially during peak travel periods.

With the summer holiday season approaching, travel experts are urging passengers to allow extra time for check-in and security while authorities review protocols to prevent similar disruptions.