IT outage disrupts flight operations at airports worldwide

The outage, which has been traced back to a defect in a software update from cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike, has affected numerous airlines and airports, leading to widespread delays and cancellations.

The outage grounded flights from major airlines, including Delta, American, and United, causing chaos at airports. Passengers have faced long queues, delayed check-ins, and uncertainty about their travel plans. High-density airports such as those in Delhi, Mumbai, and Berlin have been particularly hard hit.

The disruption is not limited to a single region but has affected airports and airlines globally. In Spain, all airports reported issues, while in Germany, Berlin airport experienced significant delays. The British National Health Service also reported disruptions in their systems, highlighting the widespread impact of the outage.

CrowdStrike has identified the issue as a defect in a content update for Windows hosts and has deployed a fix. However, the resolution process is ongoing, and many systems are still experiencing problems. Microsoft has acknowledged the issue and is working with affected parties to restore normal operations.