Newsstand - BA computer problems: flights delayed and cancelled

Today's radio news reports that BA has problems with its computer systems with worldwide effects.

Baggage is being checked in manually, leading to delays.

Three flights have already been cancelled as a result.

Some British Airways (BA) passengers today faced another day of delays because of a computer check-in problem.

Some flights into Gatwick airport were cancelled because of the glitch.

The problem first came to light on Wednesday after BA had carried out an upgrade of the computer system it uses for passenger departures.

Staff have had to resort to checking in passengers manually creating a large backlog.
http://news.airwise.com/stories/2001/03/984834518.html

Take a look at my post on the BA board as to my experience with BA following their problems and the follow on with advice further down.

BA Computer Problem Said "Under Control"
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For woodis post:
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/Forum15/HTML/000855.html

Update: from BA's website 1330 GMT March 19, 2001:

ADVICE FOR CUSTOMERS TRAVELLING WITH BRITISH AIRWAYS

British Airways is advising its customers to arrive for flights as normal but regrets that there will be delays because of continuing problems with check-in systems.

The airline has set up a freephone number for customers wanting further information. The number to call is 0800 727800.