Travel chaos at airports across UK - as London and Manchester confirm nationwide border issue

https://news.sky.com/story/travel-chaos-at-airports-across-uk-as-london-and-manchester-confirm-nationwide-border-issue-13131309

 

3 hours ago, Stillearly said:

Travel chaos at airports across UK - as London and Manchester confirm nationwide border issue

https://news.sky.com/story/travel-chaos-at-airports-across-uk-as-london-and-manchester-confirm-nationwide-border-issue-13131309

 

Whilst Border Force and Home Office have apologised, there seems to be little detail as what has caused the problem and how long it may continue.

Of course, no compensation for those that may have missed their connections to public transport or onward UK flight from the airport to home as a consequence of delays at Immjgration. 

Can't help but suspect a hack. 

What a nightmare,hard to believe they let it get to that stage,always have a plan b,c and d.

Apparently  the eGate issue has been resolved according to BBC news. Let's hope so. 

Being stuck in a queue for over 90 minutes, especially after a long flight would have been hell

12 hours ago, Bazle said:

Can't help but suspect a hack. 

That was my initial thought, a 3rd party company involved with the payroll of military personnel was also hacked this week.

1 minute ago, boydeste said:

That was my initial thought, a 3rd party company involved with the payroll of military personnel was also hacked this week.

+ the day following a Bank Holiday weekend to maximise the inconvenience.

Different topic from the OP but looks like fun and games flying into or out of LHR at the moment.

A few people with their head between their knees saying darragh, darragh into a paper bag.

Couple of YT streaming sites showing the action.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O0l4hlduLME

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=egvoBvcIGOQ

 

 

I had some friends on the TG flight ... their other flights are already cancelled 

Still looks like a rock 'n roller ride into LHR.