EasyJet cancellations: more than 200 flights grounded amid 'systems failure'. Airline has now confirmed it will pay compensation to passengers whose flights ...
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Thousands of passengers have had travel plans disrupted after a huge IT failure caused Easyjet cancellations and delays.
‘We apologise for the inconvenience caused and would like to thank customers for their patience as we work to resolve this as soon as possible.’ For more stories like this, check our news page. ‘We advise customers due to travel with us today to continue to check Flight Tracker online or on the mobile app to check the status of their flight before making their way to the airport.
Customers have been posting online about last-minute cancellations but it's unclear when the problems might be resolved.
EasyJet said: "We advise customers due to travel with us today to continue to check Flight Tracker to check the status of their flight before making their way to the airport. It advised customers to use its flight tracker to check the status of their booking. EasyJet has cancelled 200 flights after being hit by IT problems and advised customers to check their booking before going to the airport.
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Armed officers are usually our resources closest to the airport to deal with a report of an incident." We apologise for the inconvenience caused and would like to thank customers for their patience as we work to resolve this as soon as possible." The statement added: "There was a suggestion of small pockets of disorder following a cancelled flight. Inrix's alert said: "One lane closed and severe delays due to spillage of diesel and earlier accident on M56 Eastbound at J5 (Manchester Airport). Congestion to J7 ( Bowdon ). There are also queues building on the A56 through Altrincham town centre as people avoid the motorway. A statement said: "Unfortunately, we are currently experiencing IT systems issues which means that flights due to depart between 13:00 and 15:00 UK time today may be impacted. This comes just a week before the school half-term break, and the Queen's Jubilee bank holiday weekend." A statement from the firm in the last few minutes said: "easyJet can confirm that the earlier IT systems issues have now been rectified. Someone on the app said the flight had been cancelled. We apologise for the inconvenience caused and customers can apply for compensation in line with regulations." The M.E.N. wants to hear from you. Travellers have faced weeks of delays as the airport tackles a staff shortage. No other airlines are facing issues at the current time.
"We advise customers due to travel with us today to continue to check Flight Tracker to check the status of their flight before making their way to the airport.
Head of Transport at the Consumer Council, Richard Williams, said: "If your flight is delayed, cancelled or you are denied boarding, you are entitled to assistance, including food, drink, and overnight accommodation if needed. We apologise for the inconvenience caused and would like to thank customers for their patience as we work to resolve this as soon as possible." "To claim compensation, passengers can complete an online form on easyJet's website.
Passengers have been left stranded, as easyJet flights to and from Edinburgh Airport have been cancelled last minute.
A father, whose daughter was affected by the cancellations, tweeted: “What's happening at Edinburgh airport? I am currently surrounded by angry Liverpool fans who just want to fly off and see their team on Saturday. Several passengers travelling to and from Edinburgh Airport have been affected by the failure.
Travellers have vented their frustration on social media after finding out their flights were cancelled or delayed at short notice.
We apologise for the inconvenience caused and would like to thank customers for their patience as we work to resolve this as soon as possible." At least 12 easyJet flights from Manchester Airport are understood to have been affected today (May 26) and no other airlines are facing issues at the current time. In a statement, easyJet said: "Unfortunately, we are currently experiencing IT systems issues which means that flights due to depart between 13:00 and 15:00 UK time today may be impacted.
EASYJET has been forced to cancel 12 flights going in and out of Belfast International Airport today following issues with the airlines IT system.
- Amsterdam Thank you for your understanding." Easyjet has cancelled several flights in and out of Belfast International Airport today following IT system issues.
Passengers have been left waiting at airports after an IT problem caused flight cancellations.
"We apologise for the inconvenience caused and customers can apply for compensation in line with regulations." The statement from easyJet added: "We advise customers due to travel with us to continue to check Flight Tracker for the status of their flight before making their way to the airport. "Unfortunately, they resulted in some cancellations earlier today and while we expect to operate most of our remaining flying programme some may still be subject to some disruption in the coming hours."
Airlines must stick to certain rules when plane journeys are cancelled or changed.
We apologise for the inconvenience caused and would like to thank customers for their patience as we work to resolve this as soon as possible." We are urging the DfT to reconsider so that passengers get a fair deal." An EasyJet spokeswoman told the ECHO: "Unfortunately, we are currently experiencing IT systems issues which means that flights due to depart between 13:00 and 15:00 UK time today may be impacted.
Airline forced to scrap 200 flights due for early afternoon takeoff and delay many others as a result.
A new aviation passenger charter will be launched this year, as part of an aviation strategy published by the Department for Transport, titled Fit to Fly. We apologise for the inconvenience caused.” An easyJet spokesperson said: “The earlier IT systems issues have now been rectified.
Passengers have been left waiting at airports after an IT problem caused flight cancellations.
"We apologise for the inconvenience caused and customers can apply for compensation in line with regulations." The statement from easyJet added: "We advise customers due to travel with us to continue to check Flight Tracker for the status of their flight before making their way to the airport. In a statement, the airline said: "easyJet can confirm that the earlier IT systems issues have now been rectified.
According to the airline's flight tracker, flights from Gatwick Airport to Belfast, Amsterdam, Berlin and Barcelona have already been axed. Planes due to depart ...
‘We advise customers due to travel with us to continue to check Flight Tracker for the status of their flight before making their way to the airport. ‘We were called to the gate at 12.35pm and the gate was due to close at 12.50pm but at 1pm it hadn’t budged. One woman claimed passengers were told their flight had been cancelled just 10 minutes before they were due to board the plane. ‘People started walking off one by one to be told that the flight was cancelled and no replacement, so we were stuck in Manchester. ‘We left Newcastle at 6am and got to the airport for 10am as our flight was 1.20pm,’ he said. Jackie Carter took to Twitter yesterday after she and fellow passengers were told their flight was cancelled when they were already on the plane, ready to take off.
Reports on social media suggest people are facing delays at check-in at Gatwick Airport and one person claims people are missing their flights as a result of ...
"It means a total of 30,000 easyJet passengers waking up this morning, not where they wanted to be at all. Speaking from Heathrow on Friday morning, travel expert Simon Calder said: "There are passengers who have woken up this morning with early flights to Milan and Majorca have seen cancellations from Gatwick airport. Flights at Bristol Airport appeared to be back to normal on Friday morning.
With many flights in the UK and Ireland cancelled, here's how to check if your flight has been impacted and steps on what to do next.
If your RyanAir flight is cancelled, the airline promises to notify you directly via text or email. You’re then able to change your flight or apply for a refund. Jet2 is the UK’s third biggest airline. British Airways also cancelled a large number of their flights. Last month, managing director of Manchester Airport, Karen Smart, stepped down in response to fierce criticism from upset passengers. Other large airports, such as Heathrow and Dublin, are also struggling.
Low-cost carrier easyJet said an IT problem that caused it to cancel around 200 flights on Thursday had been resolved, but its programme could be disrupted ...
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At a few hours' notice, Britain's biggest budget airline cancelled seven round-trips from Gatwick, serving destinations including Palma de Mallorca and Milan.
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The airline company has faced disruptions leading to Brits being stuck abroad, or in UK airports.
The airline can also expense for hotels and meals whilst you wait to travel. It reads : "easyJet can confirm that the earlier IT systems issues have now been rectified. EasyJet have been forced to ground 20 more flights after yesterday's IT and software failure caused 200 flight cancellations.
Passengers booked on 240 easyJet flights to and from Gatwick over the next 10 days are being told their flights have been cancelled.
If everyone eligible were to claim, the compensation bill would be £10m. There are departures on British Airways to Heathrow or Ryanair to Stansted on 1 June, which easyJet must pay for. The airline is cutting 24 flights per day from Saturday 28 May to Monday 6 June inclusive.