Check-in luggage problems at Heathrow Terminal 5

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A baggage system problem has caused delays to British Airways passengers at a London airport.

Travellers have been unable to check in baggage at Terminal five at Heathrow Airport due to an "IT problem".

The airport said passengers who wished to take hand luggage on-board were unaffected. There are reports of long queues in the terminal.

A Heathrow spokesperson said the problem was "preventing some passengers from checking-in".
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-24240169

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The airport said passengers who wished to take hand luggage on-board were unaffected.

So those with only hand baggage can proceed to the gate where they will wait for those with checked baggage to turn up and board the delayed flight?

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