Eurowings Faces Global IT Malfunction Causing Airport Disruptions

Lufthansa's subsidiary Eurowings is experiencing a global IT malfunction, causing disruptions in check-in and boarding processes at Düsseldorf and Berlin airports. Departures are being processed manually, and Berlin airport can now manage 20 flights per hour. The situation is still evolving, and updates are awaited.

Lufthansa subsidiary Eurowings has been hit by a global IT malfunction, affecting its online check-in capabilities. As a result, Düsseldorf airport is experiencing disruptions in the check-in and boarding processes for Eurowings flights, forcing departures to be checked manually.

A spokesperson for Berlin airport, which had initially announced a resumption of flights at 10 am (0800 GMT), declined to comment on the current status of air traffic. However, German air traffic control reported that Berlin airport can now handle 20 flights per hour.

The situation remains fluid as authorities monitor and address the IT-related issues.