IT-panic - The situation at Hamburg Airport is normalizing
After global issues with computer systems affecting operations even in the North, the situation at the Hamburg Airport is calming down. A spokesperson stated that the flight operations have largely normalized.
However, the flight schedule in Germany, Europe, and the world is disrupted, causing crews and aircraft not to be consistently at their deployment locations. Therefore, there might be individual delays or cancellations today, the spokesperson added. Passengers are advised to check their flight status.
Yesterday, airlines had to cancel a total of 24 departures and 25 arrivals in Hamburg due to their computer problems - more than 180 had been planned. In addition, there were frequent delays throughout the day.
Due to the malfunction, there were long queues at Eurowings check-in desks. Tickets were issued manually at the counters. Furthermore, Eurowings temporarily suspended all domestic flights.
The affected airlines, according to the airport, have now put their IT systems back into operation and are working intensively on stabilizing the flight program. For today, 157 departures and 159 arrivals are planned at Hamburg Airport with a total of around 47,000 passengers. For Sunday, 170 departures and 172 arrivals are planned with a total of 52,000 passengers.
1.Despite the improvements at Hamburg Airport in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany, some passengers may still need to adjust their travel plans due to ongoing air traffic disruptions across Europe.2.During the IT system issues, Aviation in Europe was significantly impacted, causing delays and cancellations not only at Hamburg Airport but also in other German airports.3.Since the computer repair, Eurowings has resumed its domestic flights in Schleswig-Holstein and is preparing for a busy vacation season, with over 47,000 passengers expected at Hamburg Airport today.4.The aviation industry in Germany and across Europe relies heavily on advanced computer systems, so any disruptions can have a major impact on flight schedules and passenger experiences.5.Many Germans planning a vacation might consider alternative modes of transportation or destinations outside of Schleswig-Holstein to avoid potential air traffic issues and ensure a hassle-free trip.
