July 19th 2024.
As of now, three major airlines in the United States have requested a "ground stop". This means that planes operated by various US airlines are being instructed to remain in the air, rather than landing, due to significant IT outages happening all over the world. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has announced that American Airlines, Delta Airlines, and United Airlines all asked for a "global ground stop" in the early hours of Friday.
The impact of these IT outages is far-reaching, with businesses around the world reporting disruptions to their services. Even well-known companies like Sky News and multiple UK rail operators have been affected. The cause of these outages is being attributed to third-party systems. One notable example is Microsoft's entire cloud service, which countless firms rely on globally. However, Microsoft has stated that the issue has since been resolved.
In light of these developments, The Agency is closely monitoring the situation and providing updates through our Twitter and Facebook accounts. You can also receive instant updates by subscribing to our daily push alerts, now available for your device. Stay informed with The Agency as we continue to report on this ongoing issue.
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