LEEDS Bradford Airport has issued guidance for passengers following a global IT outage.

Businesses and users who use Microsoft are facing major outages in the UK and around the world, with laptops and systems not working.

The outage has impacted banks, IT firms and airlines all through this morning (Friday, July 19).

Bradford City and Bradford Council have also been affected.

Leeds Bradford Airport says it is "operating normally at this time" but encouraged customers to check with their airline before travel.

It also asked them to bring cash in case there are any issues with payment providers throughout their journey.

A spokesperson from Leeds Bradford Airport read: "We're aware of a global IT outage.

"LBA is operating normally at this time. We advise you to arrive at the airport as normal, but check with your airline before travel.

"As a general piece of advice, we advise customers bring cash in case of any issues with their bank or payment providers throughout their journey.

"We will always update social media first if the situation changes."