Long queues have gripped major airports across the UK due to Border Force e-gate issues, impacting Heathrow, among others. The airport acknowledged the problem on social media, stating they’re collaborating with Border Force on contingency measures to swiftly address it and apologised for any inconvenience caused. Manchester and Gatwick airports have also confirmed disruptions.
Reports indicate a widespread fault affecting passport e-gates at Heathrow, Stansted, Gatwick, Edinburgh, and Manchester, though the full extent remains unconfirmed. The UK Border Force has yet to comment on the unspecified technical glitch. Social media images depict extensive lines of travelers, with one Heathrow passenger describing chaotic scenes as “thousands” endured delays at border control due to a computer outage.
