AIRLIVEAIRLIVE
  • News
  • Emergency
  • Accident
  • Incident
  • Tracking
  • Military
  • Space
  • Reports
  • Exclusive
  • CamsLIVE
Notification Show More
AIRLIVEAIRLIVE
Search
Follow US
AIRLIVE Aviation news network
Get aviation breaking news on WhatsApp
AIRLIVE > All articles > News > ALERT UK border is experiencing nationwide IT glitch affection several airports in UK
News

ALERT UK border is experiencing nationwide IT glitch affection several airports in UK

AIRLIVE contibutors
Last updated: May 7, 2024, 22:38 UTC
Published: Tuesday, May 7, 2024, at 22:38 UTC
Category: News
Author: AIRLIVE contibutors
Data: LGW LHR MAN STN
Screenshot
SHARE

Critical system outage is affecting UK airports.

Airports across the UK, including London Heathrow and Manchester, are experiencing significant disruptions due to a nationwide issue with the UK Border Force system.

Officials are actively working to resolve the outage, and travelers are advised to expect delays and prepare for extended waiting times at border processing.

🚨#BREAKING: Airports are reporting system troubles in the UK due to the nationwide border force problems; This is Heathrow airport in London. pic.twitter.com/S8e9BhzXiQ

— World Source News (@Worldsource24) May 7, 2024

Passengers face long queues at immigration as e-gates fail to operate.

Airports affected: Heathrow, Manchester, Stansted, Gatwick, Edinburgh & more.

TAGGED:LGWLHRMANSTN
ByAIRLIVE contibutors
Follow:
Since its founding in 2014, AIRLIVE has grown into one of the most trusted aviation news networks in the world, thanks to the dedication and expertise of its diverse team of contributors from across the globe. AIRLIVE’s crew include aviation journalists, air traffic analysts, airport insiders and aviation enthusiasts.

LATEST NEWS

United UA4053 reported that landing gear would not retract after takeoff from San Antonio
Incident Tracking USA
October 9, 2026
United Airlines Embraer 175
N89308 SAT UA UA4053
BREAKING Saudi Arabian Airlines aircraft destroyed in fire at Riyadh airport amid reported missile attack
Accident Middle East
October 9, 2026
RUH
British Airways flight attendant injured during unexpected turbulence on flight to London
Europe Exclusive News Tracking UK
October 8, 2026
British Airways Airbus A319-131
BA BA559 G-EUPU LHR
Pilots of EasyJet U28394 requested police on arrival at London Gatwick
Europe Incident UK
October 8, 2026
easyJet Airbus A319-111
G-EZGO LGW U2 U28394

Related news

EuropeExclusiveNews

Four American Airlines flight attendants fell ill after eating leftover passengers meals

October 7, 2026
EuropeNewsUK

An easyJet passenger was denied boarding at Belfast after continuing to vape on the ramp

October 6, 2026
EuropeNews

Erling Haaland sues Norwegian Air Shuttle over ponytail ad campaign during 2026 World Cup

October 5, 2026
EuropeExclusiveFranceNewsTrackingUK

British Airways flight BA487 reported loud noise and vibration from left door over France

October 4, 2026
AIRLIVE.net is an Aviation news network supported by a team of journalists and aviation enthusiasts.
Add AIRLIVE as Google preferred source
Since 2014, AIRLIVE.net has been publishing accurate aviation news and live updates from our sources around the world. This has led to the creation of the largest aviation community on social media.
Eyewitness to an event?
Alert AIRLIVE's newsdesk on WhatsApp
AIRLIVEAIRLIVE
Follow US
Copyright AIRLIVE 2026
  • Contact
  • Submit a story
  • Privacy policy
  • Return policy
Welcome Back!

Sign in to your account

Username or Email Address
Password

Lost your password?