Mumbai:

A computer system crash at Terminal 2 of Mumbai airport has led to long queues as check-ins are delayed, potentially upsetting the flight takeoff schedule too, sources said. One of two terminals of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport, T2 mostly deals with international flights but is also for domestic routes.

“Passengers are forced to wait for baggage drop since close to an hour,” reported Mirror Now just before 6 pm.

System crash at #MumbaiAirport@airindiain#allairlines Crazy crowd and long queues. Expect delayed flights and more… pic.twitter.com/3ImGgmjUYy

— Kiwi (@kiwitwees) December 1, 2022

A number of Twitter users shared photos of the crowds. Air India replied to one of them, saying. “Our team is working diligently to minimize the inconvenience.”

We understand that delays are certainly uncomfortable. Our team is working diligently to minimize the inconvenience. They’ll be in touch with you for further updates.

— Air India (@airindiain) December 1, 2022

One one of the Twitter users sharing details said the system crashed just when she had placed her bag on the check-in counter.

The sheer timing of you placing your bag for check in and all systems going down at that exact moment at Mumbai Airport @CSMIA_Official! 😶

Complete standstill and this is how we begin the weekend!

— Ritu Mittal Mukherjee (@ritu__mukherjee) December 1, 2022

More details are awaited.