“Complete Chaos: UK Airports Paralyzed by E-Gate Outage Causing Massive Delays”
ALL UK airports are experiencing an e-gate outage causing massive travel chaos. Heathrow, Gatwick and Manchester are among tens of airports facing huge queues and long wait times due to a Border Control IT glitch.
Unprecedented E-Gate Outage Sweeps Across UK Airports
Tens of thousands of travellers returning home after their holidays are now stuck at passport control desks. Horrifying images depict countless frustrated British citizens enduring manual passport checks as a result of the IT glitch.
Inadequate Assistance and Failed Technology at Heathrow
Amidst the chaos, an individual penned, “At Heathrow stuck in a very long queue having got off a plane and doing necessary checks the other side. The computers are down without a contingency plan which is surprising. Passengers are very tired. Women and children are being prioritized. Rep using a small speaker.”
Technology Fails Nationwide: E-Gates Down at Manchester Airport
Another passenger’s exasperation was evident upon arrival at Manchester Airport, facing colossal queues for passport control. E-gates are non-functional across the country, highlighting the unreliability of technological solutions.
Disarray at Gatwick Airport: Mismanagement Mars Travelers’ Experience
One more disgruntled individual shared their experience, stating, “Shambles at Gatwick airport this evening. Hour-long passport control queues with no orderly direction of queues. Unfortunate mismanagement of the situation.”
Official Statements Reveal Nationwide Border Force Problem
Addressing the chaotic situation, a spokesperson from Heathrow informed Central Recorder, “Border Force is currently facing a nationwide issue impacting passenger processing through the Border. Our teams are aiding Border Force in implementing contingency plans to swiftly resolve the problem and provide passenger welfare.”
Manchester Airport Grapples with UK Border Force System Failure
Manchester Airport’s spokesperson remarked, “We acknowledge the system error with UK Border Force affecting multiple airports nationwide. Our Resilience Team and customer service personnel are assisting affected passengers while UK Border Force and the Home Office rectify the issue.”