Airport software knows leap not – stranded 1200 Suitcase – Heise Newsticker

The software of the baggage handling system at Düsseldorf Airport was obviously not adjusted to today’s leap day: Around 1,200 suitcases remained because of ongoing disturbances are

at Düsseldorf airport are lie close stay on Monday about 1,200 suitcases. The reason: The software of the baggage-handling system had allowed the leap bring out the clock. “The plant has 29 February not recognized as a day,” said an airport spokesman, confirming media reports. There have been repeated interference.

The airport had to park several employees, the suitcases sorted by hand, reported the Rheinische Post . Around noon, the problem was finally resolved by a software update. At Düsseldorf Airport, the third largest in Germany, 25000-50000 luggage are handled daily. “We hope that we do better in four years,” the spokesman said. The Airport advised travelers not to pack important things like drugs in the suitcase, but basically take in hand luggage. (the With Material dpa ) / (axk)