Update: 1100 hrs

QUEUES of passengers stretched outside Stansted Airport’s terminal early on Sunday as an “IT issue” caused delays.

A post on X by London Stansted Airport, external at 06:20 BST said: “Due to an ongoing IT issue, a number of airport systems have been affected, including check-in, baggage and security.

“The issue has now been resolved but some arrivals and departures may be subject to delays,” it continued.

In its post, the airport added: “Engineers are working hard to fully restore all systems as soon as possible.”

It updated the post at 08:00, external to say some flights may still be subject to delays.

The airport apologised to passengers and advised them to stay in touch with their airlines.