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JFK Terminal 4 Hit by Widespread IT Outage During Thanksgiving Rush

Officials have not provided a cause or a timeline.

Overview

  • The Port Authority said Terminal 4 operations went down around noon Sunday and airport IT teams are working to fix the failure.
  • Videos posted by travelers show long, unmoving lines and stalled check-in and bag-drop services across the terminal.
  • Delta Air Lines, which operates from Terminal 4, was not affected, according to the Port Authority.
  • Etihad Airways’ guest-relations account confirmed a terminal-wide system outage and said airport teams were assisting passengers.
  • Authorities advised travelers to contact their airlines in advance as the disruption coincides with the year’s peak Thanksgiving travel period.