British Airways investigating website crash hours after Russia airspace ban

British Airways has said it is investigating and working hard to resolve a technical issue after its website appeared to be down, adding that it was still checking customers in and operating flights.

"We're investigating and working hard to resolve a technical issue and apologise for the inconvenience," it said in a statement.

"We will provide further updates as quickly as possible. We're operating flights and checking customers in."

Users on social media expressed their anger towards the airline.

One wrote: '@British_Airways can you please just give your customers an update...'

Another said: '... still not able to check in and heard nothing back...'

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