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Computer problems are delaying British Airways flights worldwide, but the the airline says it is working to resolve the problem as soon as possible.

Heathrow airport in London disclosed that it is working closely with the airline to solve the issue.

The number of affected flights could not be ascertained as of the time of filing this report, but passengers across different airports have been complaining on social media.

Philip Bloom, British filmmaker,  said he had been waiting on board a Heathrow-bound flight at Belfast.

“Stuck on a @British_Airways plane at Belfast going nowhere. ‘BA computers down worldwide’ whatever that means! # British airways,” he wrote on Twitter.

“Sat on tarmac @ #belfast as #britishairways computers r down worldwide. Have they tried turning them off& on again?”

Stuck on a @British_Airways plane at Belfast going nowhere. “BA computers down worldwide” whatever that means! #britishairways

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— Philip Bloom (@PhilipBloom) May 27, 2017

Sat on tarmac @ #belfast as #britishairways computers r down worldwide. Have they tried turning them off& on again? pic.twitter.com/TbWlRX68jk

— Philip Bloom (@PhilipBloom) May 27, 2017

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“#britishairways Long queues at Terminal 5 and it’s starting to get hot. Feel sorry for frazzled little children. No announcements at all,” another passenger tweeted.

#britishairways Long queues at Terminal 5 and it's starting to get hot. Feel sorry for frazzled little children. No announcements at all 🙁 pic.twitter.com/ONcyo01TcF

— Jo (@Jo_Josson) May 27, 2017

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The filmmaker later tweeted that the problem could have been resolved.

Looks like our @British_Airways plane is going to take off now from Belfast. Computer problem solved? #britishairways

— Philip Bloom (@PhilipBloom) May 27, 2017

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In response, British Airways apologised for inconveniences but could not vouch for other flights.

“We’re glad to hear it, Philip. We hope the delay doesn’t impact any onward travel plans, and we’re sorry for any frustration caused.”

@PhilipBloom We're glad to hear it, Philip. We hope the delay doesn't impact any onward travel plans, and we're sorry for any frustration caused. ^HP

— British Airways (@British_Airways) May 27, 2017