From Business Insider, July 19:
- A huge global IT outage is disrupting flights, banks, retailers, and media outlets.
- The widespread disruptions have been linked to an issue with cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike.
- Operations affected include airlines in the US and Europe, supermarkets, and some 911 lines.
A mass IT outage has hit flights, banks, retailers, and media outlets around the world.
The issues appear to be linked to the cybersecurity firm Crowdstrike.
Microsoft also acknowledged the issue in an X update early Friday: writing, "Our services are still seeing continuous improvements while we continue to take mitigation actions."
Here are some of the companies and operations affected.
Airlines
Airlines, including United, Delta, American, and Allegiant, have all grounded flights due to the mass outage.American Airlines has blamed the issues on Crowdstrike. The airline said the tech problems are because of a "technical issue with Crowdstrike that is impacting multiple carriers," per BBC News.
On Thursday night, Frontier Airlines issued a similar ground stop order, saying in a statement: "Flight operations are currently being impacted by a major Microsoft technical outage."
European airlines Ryanair and KLM have been affected by the outage.
In a post on X, Ryanair said: "We're currently experiencing disruption across the network due to a Global 3rd party IT outage which is out of our control." The airline advised passengers to arrive at the airport at least 3 hours before their scheduled departure time.
KLM also said it had largely suspended operations.
"KLM and other airlines and airports have been affected by a global computer outage, making flight handling impossible. We realize that this is very inconvenient for our customers and staff, particularly in the midst of the summer holiday season. We're working hard to resolve the problem. Until then, we will have to largely suspend operations," the Airline said in an X post.911 lines
According to a Facebook post from Alaska State Troopers, emergency lines in the state are also affected.
The post said: "Due to a nationwide technology-related outage, many 911 and non-emergency call centers are not working correctly across the State of Alaska."
"We appreciate your patience and will update you when we know more," the statement said.
Airports
Major UK airports, Heathrow, Gatwick, and Luton, have reported issues, with some warning of delays and disruption....
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