EasyJet issues warning to all passengers amid global IT outage

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EasyJet has issued a warning to all passengers amid the global IT outage today (July 19). A Microsoft Windows issue has left banks, airlines, telecommunications firms, TV and radio broadcasters and supermarkets experiencing outages.

The airline has this morning advised customers travelling from Spanish airports to arrive three hours before their flight due to the IT outage. READ MORE: Manchester Airport and Ryanair issue statements as passengers complain about delays and problems amid global IT outage A spokeswoman for EasyJet said: “EasyJet’s IT systems have not been directly affected by the Microsoft systems issues this morning, however we are aware that some airports’ systems have been impacted across Europe. “This has led to some disruption to flights this morning and we expect some further potential impact to flights today. “Customers should expect longer than usual airport queues and we are advising customers travelling from Spanish airports to arrive three hours before their flight. “We advise customers due to travel with us today to continue to check the latest updates on their flight on easyJet’s Flight Tracker before making their way to the airport. “Although outside of our control, we are sorry for any inconvenience caused.” The airline Ryanair has also alerted its customers about a 'disruption across the network due to a global third party IT outage', recommending passengers should get to the airport at least three hours before their flight time.

A Ryanair spokesperson commented: "We're currently experiencing disruption across the network due to a global 3rd party IT outage which is out of our control.