Customs systems are down nationwide, according to multiple airports.
John F. Kennedy International Airport, replying to Twitter users, said its system was down and it was using a slower backup system to process travelers.
LAX also reported its U.S. Customs and Border Protection systems are “experiencing an issue which appears to be impacting multiple airports including LAX.”
The airport said officers were processing passengers manually. It asked international travelers to check with airlines for the latest status of any flight impacts.
Twitter users shared pictures of travelers in long lines at JFK and Dulles airports.
#BREAKING: U.S. Customs computers are shut down nationwide causing delays at LAX https://t.co/5RskAGwa7S
— CBS Los Angeles (@CBSLA) August 16, 2019
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