Storm Hits + European Warehouse Overflow, Severe Cargo Delays at BA Transit Hubs

Recently, the United Kingdom was hit by Storm Ciara, leading to a backlog of flight delays and cancellations. Meanwhile, overflowing warehouses in Europe have placed British Airways (BA) in a severe cargo delay situation at its European transit hubs.

Storm Ciara brought strong winds to the UK, disrupting multiple railway, shipping, and air transport routes. Major airports such as Heathrow saw significant passenger stranding. On the European warehouse front, cargo accumulation was severe, with extended scanning and delivery times, and frequent issues of inability to deliver to warehouses and delayed dispatches.

Due to the combined impact of the storm and European warehouse overflows, BA experienced severe cargo delays at its European transit hubs. BA is actively taking measures, coordinating with relevant departments to restore normal flight operations and communicating with European warehouses to expedite cargo processing.

This storm and warehouse overflow issue have not only affected BA's operations but also posed a threat to the stability and reliability of the global supply chain. BA urges passengers and shippers to remain patient and understanding as they collectively address this challenge.

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