British Airways flights ‘grounded’ and phone lines down in ‘IT system failure’

British Airways flights are “grounded” as its phone lines are down in an “IT system failure”.

Ben Clatworthy, transport and travel correspondent, for the Times posted to social media website X saying flights are “unable to take off”.

He said: “BREAKING: Understand that @British_Airways IT systems have failed with planes unable to take off, phone lines down and pilots in the dark ✈️ Source says queues building at Heathrow Terminal 5 #aviation #BA #travel”

Express.co.uk has approached BA and Heathrow Airport for comment.

A number of people seem to have confirmed the news on social media.

One person said on X: “Correct. BA 535 stuck on tarmac at Naples. Pilot hasn’t received load sheet and unable to communicate with Heathrow as internal phones are down.”

Another added: “At MAN airport, minutes before boarding to LHR, they’ve announced the issue. Let’s hope for the best.”

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