American, Delta, United Had to Halt Departures Amid Global Tech Glitch, and More

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Major US Airlines Were Grounded by Global Tech Glitch

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A widespread IT outage caused by issues with Microsoft cloud services disrupted operations for major US airlines, leading them to ground departing flights this morning (Friday).

The incident is part of a broader global disruption affecting various industries, including travel, banking, and media.

Key Details

• American Airlines, Delta, United, and Allegiant have all halted departures due to communication problems, as per an FAA alert.

• The outage appears to be linked to a problem with Microsoft's Azure cloud computing platform, which began experiencing issues on Thursday evening.

• Low-cost carriers Frontier, Allegiant, and SunCountry reported operational disruptions earlier, with Frontier citing a "major Microsoft technical outage"

• Globally, airports in Berlin, Amsterdam, and other cities have reported delays and disruptions due to the IT issues.

• Banks, media outlets, and other businesses worldwide have also been affected by the outage.

What It Means?

This incidence highlights what a critical role cloud computing services play in modern aviation and the vulnerability of these systems.

The widespread nature of the outage, affecting multiple airlines and industries globally, suggests a significant problem.

This incident is likely to lead to a thorough investigation into the causes and potential measures to prevent similar disruptions in the future.

Update: A few airlines are now starting to resume flights.

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