Nationwide Grounding of Flights
Major US airlines have grounded flights across the country due to widespread communication issues linked to a global IT outage. The disruption has also affected banks, emergency services, and airports worldwide.
Cause of the Outage
American Airlines, the world’s largest airline by passenger numbers, reported that no flights were being permitted to take off. The airline is in contact with all flights currently in the air. The issue has been attributed to a “technical issue” with Crowdstrike, an antivirus software. Unconfirmed reports suggest that a software update issued by the company caused Windows devices to crash.
International Impact
The IT outage has also affected flights in other countries. In Japan, Narita Airport reported system issues affecting airlines such as JetStar, Jeju Air, Qantas, HK Express, and Spring Japan. Delhi Airport in India noted that some services were temporarily impacted. Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport is among the latest to report delays due to the IT outage.
Ongoing Investigation and Response
Authorities and affected airlines are working to resolve the issues and restore normal operations. The situation is being monitored closely, and updates will be provided as more information becomes available. The global scope of the outage underscores the interconnected nature of modern technology systems and the wide-reaching impacts of technical disruptions.
