A global IT glitch at multiple airports disrupted baggage systems at British Airways on June 22, leaving hundreds of passengers stranded. At Gatwick, overflowed queues at the South Terminal saw passengers waiting over 90 minutes to check in. Some flights had bags left behind—one couple reunited with missing luggage nearly 38 hours later. Heathrow Terminal 5 also experienced massive delays, with some flights diverted to Birmingham and delayed overnight. Severe weather added pressure, but BA attributed the core issue to an IT failure linked to a third-party system. All affected bags were eventually returned, though passengers faced major inconvenience.
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