Originally Posted by
rhysflies
Not storm related, however. Some kind of IT meltdown at Heathrow - passenger information displays completely down (no gate numbers etc). Boarded aircraft, only to be told that we were waiting for luggage. Apparently the dIT systems killed baggage handling too.
pushing back now - 2.5 hours after scheduled departure.
Can confirm system outage across all terminals affecting information screens, baggage, automated announcements, ATC, the whole lot.