Security· August 18, 2026 at 11:20 a.m.
Windows Desktop Appears at Paris Airport Passport Control
Key takeaways
- Windows desktop appeared at Paris airport passport control
- The incident caused a delay in passenger processing
- Airport spokesperson confirmed IT issues
A traveler encountered a Windows desktop at a passport control kiosk in Paris-Charles de Gaulle airport, causing a delay. The incident occurred in Terminal 3, where the system crashed and rebooted after inserting a passport. The airport spokesperson confirmed IT issues affecting the passport verification system, leading to significant delays.
