July 19th 2024.
According to Downdetector, there have been unexpected surges in issues with various websites, including popular Microsoft applications, bank websites, and airline apps. This has caused widespread disruptions in services for airports, banks, and even TV channels around the world. As a result, flights have been grounded in the US, Australia, and Germany, causing major chaos and inconvenience for travelers. In the UK, train passengers have also been warned about potential travel disruptions during rush hour due to widespread IT problems affecting several operators.
The impact of this IT outage is far-reaching, with even major TV channels like Sky News being temporarily taken off the air on Friday. In addition, a health booking system used by doctors in England is also currently offline. Downdetector has reported significant spikes in problems with websites, particularly those related to Microsoft applications, banking, and airlines. Microsoft 365 has acknowledged the issue and is currently investigating, stating that they are taking necessary actions to improve the situation. They have also assured users that they can expect gradual relief as they continue to address the problem.
The outage has also affected major banks, media outlets, and airports, causing major disruptions and delays. In the US, major airlines such as American Airlines, Delta Airlines, and United Airlines have issued ground stops, citing communication issues as the cause. This came shortly after Microsoft resolved a cloud services outage, which had also impacted several low-cost carriers. However, it is unclear if the flight delays were directly related to the earlier Microsoft cloud outage.
In Europe, Berlin airport has halted all flights until 10am due to a technical fault, according to a spokesperson for the airport. This was announced after airport operator BER posted on social media about delayed check-ins due to an error. Meanwhile, Ryanair has warned passengers about potential disruptions across their network due to a global third party system outage. The airline has advised affected passengers to check their Ryanair app for updates and to arrive at the airport three hours in advance to avoid any further disruptions.
The global IT outage has caused major inconvenience and frustration for many, and it is important to stay updated on the latest developments. Follow The Agency on social media for the latest news and sign up for daily push alerts to receive updates directly on your device. We apologize for any inconvenience caused by this third party IT issue, which is beyond our control and affecting all airlines operating across our network. Thank you for your patience and understanding.
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