SINGAPORE: The check-in process for some airlines at Singapore's Changi Airport is being managed manually as a global information technology (IT) system outage is affecting many organisations, including those in the republic.

In an advisory posted on its social media pages, Changi Airport said ground staff are providing assistance to passengers, especially those with impending departure.

When contacted, it said the names of the affected airlines cannot be disclosed as it is an ongoing situation.

Various international media reported that the outage has affected various sectors across the globe.

Reports cited issues linked to the global cybersecurity firm, Crowdstrike.