09-05-2017 12:52 via theguardian.com

Stansted airport security fault causes passengers to miss flights

Airport apologises for problem with X-ray machines that led to long queues and left hundreds of people strandedStansted airport has apologised after a fault with security scanners meant some passengers missed their flights.The problem with the X-ray machines emerged at around 4.30am on Tuesday, causing long queues. A spokeswoman for the airport said it was resolved by 8.15am.Soooo...all the scanners went down at @STN_Airport there was a huge pile up,staff didn't prioritise the times of anyone's
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