TOKYO, May 27 (UPI) -- Japan's Nippon Airways was forced to temporarily shut down services Sunday after encountering an error in its computer system, a report said.
The Kyodo News reported that when the airline temporarily suspended its services Sunday, a total of 126 domestic flights were canceled and nearly 56,000 passengers were affected.
A similar delay in service also was encountered by IBEX Airlines Co., Skynet Asia Airways Co. and Hokkaido International Airlines Co. Those airlines were tied to Nippon through their computer systems.
Nippon said the system error directly affected its reservation and boarding processes, as well as luggage flow.
While Nippon has since restarted its flight operations, the news agency reported the airline warned travelers the incident may delay flights Monday, as well.
