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Stansted Airport chaos as IT crash sees hundreds miss flights

Queues to check-in at Stansted with 30 minutes to go before the flight departs — Queues to check-in at Stansted with 30 minutes to go before the flight departs (Mark Wright)

A major IT failure at London Stansted Airport caused significant disruption on Sunday, May 11, 2025.
An estimated 10,000 passengers missed their Flights due to extensive delays in baggage handling and security.
The IT crash affected various airport systems, leading to long queues and flight disruptions.
While Jet2 and Tui delayed Flights to accommodate passengers, Ryanair dispatched planes on time to avoid further delays.
Passengers reported chaotic scenes, including long queues, difficulties accessing the terminal, and issues with baggage drop-off.

Stansted Airport IT failure sparks travel chaos – with 10,000 passengers missing flights and hours of delays — In full