Airports across the UK are experiencing significant delays due to a nationwide technical issue affecting e-gates at passport control. The problem, which has caused long queues and extended waiting times, was reported by multiple airports including Heathrow, Gatwick, and Manchester. Travelers at Heathrow reported waiting for over 90 minutes, and staff are now processing entries manually, holding some passengers in corridors. The UK Home Office acknowledged the issue and is working with Border Force and affected airports to resolve it as quickly as possible. Travelers have been advised to expect delays and disruptions in the coming days.
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"What would be even worse, is if this continues till tomorrow." Live from Heathrow Airport, travel journalist @SimonCalder brings @BenKentish up to date with the latest on the 'e-gates issue' across the UK. https://t.co/HjNuLi2nT3
A Home Office spokesperson said: "We are working closely with Border Force and affected airports to resolve the issue as soon as possible and apologise to all passengers for the inconvenience caused.” https://t.co/SP3jQCYhel
Passengers at Bristol Airport are facing delays as part of a nationwide e-gate issue. If you've been delayed e-mail [email protected]
Delays at Manchester Airport after `nationwide issue with e-gates` If you've been delayed email [email protected] https://t.co/qSfKbmc90q
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UK HOME OFFICE: WE ARE AWARE OF A TECHNICAL ISSUE AFFECTING E-GATES ACROSS THE COUNTRY
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Sam from Heathrow Airport says he had been waiting at passport control for 90 minutes, following an IT glitch that affected airports across the UK. "They're now doing it manually... they've stopped people from coming into passport control and holding some in corridors!" @TVKev https://t.co/HtTP650mJa
Gatwick has said passengers "may experience delays at immigration" due to a nationwide issue with e-gates. Tap below to read more: https://t.co/IETtLqjIn9
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Uh oh - airport passport machines around the country seem to be down? https://t.co/hfP6xZNKB4
At Heathrow where thousands of people are stuck. It seems the passport control machines have stopped working. Thousands of us are in a gigantic, stationary queue which just gets even bigger as more planes land.
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The airport said the busy bank holiday weekend was forecast and publicised with customers 'queuing in areas that are unfamiliar' https://t.co/uw8NYkMXK1
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