Passengers using Gatwick faced flying without their bags on the start of the bank holiday getaway.
The airport issued an apology for disruption caused by a problem to its baggage system this morning,
“We are working to resolve the issue urgently,” Gatwick said.
“To ensure that everyone gets away on time, some flights are departing without all bags.
“Bags will be forwarded to passengers as soon as possible at their destination.
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“We’d like to apologise for any inconvenience caused today.”
The baggage system failure was delaying departures and causing queues in the North Terminal.
EasyJet and Thomson Airways flights were among those facing delays.
An easyJet spokesman said: “EasyJet, like other airlines, is experiencing delays in the delivery of hold luggage to departing aircraft. A number of flights are departing without all of the luggage stowed in the hold.
“EasyJet takes the wellbeing of our passengers very seriously and we are working closely with the airport team to return luggage to our passengers as soon as possible.”