CrowdStrike Outage Causes Over 1,100 Flight Cancellations and 2,867 Delays in U.S.

Massive Flight Cancellations and Delays in U.S. Due to CrowdStrike Outage

Over 1,100 flights have been canceled and 2,867 delayed in the U.S. as private and public sector industries continue to be impacted by the CrowdStrike outage around the world for more than a day after it began. This outage has caused chaos and disruptions in various sectors, affecting millions of people.

The outage, which affected 8.5 million Windows devices, was caused by a faulty software update sent to computers running Microsoft Windows by CrowdStrike, a cybersecurity firm. This led to flights being grounded, financial services disrupted, and hospital systems knocked offline.

While some agencies were able to resolve the issue by rebooting their systems multiple times, others are still facing disruptions. Multiple U.S. government facilities reported not being able to operate due to the lack of access to Microsoft 360 applications. Election-related databases in several states were also impacted by the outage.

Airlines like American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta Airlines issued a global ground stop due to communication issues, leading to over 1,100 canceled flights on Saturday. Delta Airlines and Atlanta’s Hartsfield Jackson International Airport continue to be the most impacted.

Emergency 911 systems affected by the outage switched to fully operational backup systems, ensuring continued service to the public. While some businesses have recovered, the issue is not fully resolved, and efforts are ongoing to address the widespread impacts of the outage.

Despite the challenges, companies like American Airlines and hospital systems like Mass General Brigham are working around the clock to restore operations and minimize the disruption caused by the outage. Mass General Brigham expects to be fully operational on Saturday, providing essential patient care services.

As the world grapples with the aftermath of this global technology outage, companies and agencies are actively working to address the issue and mitigate its effects on various industries.