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‘Bedlam’ at UK airports and trains disrupted after global IT outage

Passengers facing long queues to check in for flights and short-notice rail cancellations after Microsoft problem

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Passengers have described “bedlam” at UK airport check-ins after a global IT outage on what was due to be the busiest day for flying since the start of the pandemic, while train networks have also been disrupted.

More than 1,000 flights have been cancelled worldwide as Microsoft Windows systems used by airlines, airports and some air traffic systems were affected by the outage.

Continue reading… The Guardian Read More Passengers facing long queues to check in for flights and short-notice rail cancellations after Microsoft problemBusiness live – latest updatesPassengers have described “bedlam” at UK airport check-ins after a global IT outage on what was due to be the busiest day for flying since the start of the pandemic, while train networks have also been disrupted.More than 1,000 flights have been cancelled worldwide as Microsoft Windows systems used by airlines, airports and some air traffic systems were affected by the outage. Continue reading…