Major IT Outage Impacts Microsoft Systems – Airlines Continue to Face Delays and Cancellations

Major IT Outage Causes Chaos for Airlines, Including Delta, at Orlando International Airport

If you use a Microsoft system on your computer for work, you may have been impacted by the major, global outage that occurred on Friday, July 19th. The outage affected 8.5 million Windows devices, causing disruptions in government entities, banks, hospitals, and even airlines.

One airline that continues to feel the effects of the outage is Delta Airlines, particularly at the Orlando International Airport. According to ABC News, Delta is still grappling with cancellations and delays, with the airport currently experiencing 152 delays and 52 cancellations, with the highest percentage coming from Delta.

On Friday, American Airlines, Delta Airlines, and United Airlines issued a global ground stop due to communication issues. While American Airlines has since returned to normal operations, United and Delta are still facing challenges, especially at MCO.

The outage was triggered by a faulty software update sent out by cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike. Some systems have been restored after rebooting, but others remain affected, according to a report from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency.

With many services still feeling the impact of the outage, travelers are advised to stay updated on their flight statuses and work with airlines to navigate any delays or cancellations. Airlines utilize various communication channels, such as mobile apps, email, and text messages, to keep passengers informed.

Stay tuned for further updates on the outage situation, and let us know in the comments if you were affected by the IT outage.