Heathrow baggage system failure CHAOS forces holidaymakers to fly WITHOUT luggage
The London hub has been disrupted this morning after a baggage systems issue. Passengers have been warned they face flying without their luggage after the drama. Terminal 3 and terminal 5 are both experiencing the problem, with affected airlines including British Airways, Lufthansa and Amercian Airlines. Heathrow has released a statement apologising to customers.
TWITTER Heathrow flights have been thrown into chaos after a baggage system failure
Heathrow is currently experiencing an issue with its baggage systems which is affecting airlines operating from terminal 3 and terminal 5 Heathrow
It said: “Heathrow is currently experiencing an issue with its baggage systems which is affecting airlines operating from terminal 3 and terminal 5. “This may mean passengers will travel without their bags and we advise them to pack essential items in their hand luggage. “We are currently investigating the issue. We are sorry for the disruption and are working hard to get the system running as soon as possible." Affected passengers have vented their anger on social media.
Incident at Heathrow airport Fri, May 5, 2017 Behind the scenes images as Heathrow flights suspended over 'security issue' at Terminal 3 Play slideshow Twitter 1 of 5
TWITTER Heathrow passengers face flying without their luggage after the system broke down
One customer wrote on Twitter: “When your [sic] leaving for a snorkelling field trip and the Heathrow baggage system fails. Doooom! #canwefitfinsinhandluggage”. Another passenger tweeted: “Heathrow baggage system not working. Bags being walked to planes!” Rachel Jackson wrote: “Just found out that despite checking in 3 hours early bag not on flight disgusted what are you doing about it @HeathrowAirport”. Heathrow has assured passengers engineers are working to fix the problem.
TWITTER Heathrow has apologised to passengers for the delays caused by the baggage failure
FLYNET Heathrow Airport has been covered in luggage after the glitch