Long queues and flight delays at Stansted airport after ‘IT issue’

Essex airport says problem affected check-in, baggage and security systems on Sunday morning

Passengers flying out of London Stansted airport on Sunday morning experienced large queues, delays and some missed flights after an IT problem affected check-in, baggage and security systems.

Images posted on social media showed long queues and although the issue was said to have been resolved, passengers were advised to stay in touch with their airlines as some flights faced possible delays.