American Airlines and United Airlines are resuming flights having been forced to temporarily halt operations as part of the wide-ranging global impact of an IT outage impacting computer systems today.
The Federal Aviation Administration had earlier said the two US majors and Delta Air Lines had stopped the departure of aircraft for flights “regardless of destination” due to “communications issues” .
It comes as cyber-security firm CrowdStrike confirmed it has identified an issue and deployed a fix for a defect found in a content update for Microsoft Windows systems. In a fresh company update American Airlines says: ”Earlier this morning, a technical issue with a vendor impacted multiple carriers, including American. As of 5:00 a.m. ET, we have been able to safely re-establish our operation.”ome flights are resuming” as it works to fully restore these systems. However it add adds: ”Many customers travelling today may experience delays.”
A string of airlines and airports around the globe have been impacted to some extent or another by the outage. In Europe, KLM has been heavily impacted.
”KLM and other airlines and airports have been affected by a global computer outage, making flight handling impossible,” the Dutch carrier says. ”We’re working hard to resolve the problem. Until then, we will have to largely suspend operations.”
Even those carriers not directly impacted by the outage, are still braced for some disruption resulting from the knock-on effect on the global air transport system.We are continuously monitoring the situation – potentially delays in flights and in the worst case terminating some flights.”
Aviation analytics specialist Cirium estimates that so far 1,396 flights have been cancelled globally. There were more than 110,000 commercial flights scheduled today.**American and United Airlines Resume Flights After Global IT Outage**
American and United Airlines have resumed their flight operations after a major global IT outage disrupted services. The outage, which affected systems worldwide, caused significant delays and cancellations, leaving passengers stranded and frustrated.
Both airlines quickly mobilized their IT teams to address the issue and restore normal operations. Passengers are advised to check their flight status and allow extra time for travel due to possible residual delays. The airlines have apologized for the inconvenience and are working to ensure such disruptions are minimized in the future.**American and United Airlines Resume Flights After Global IT Outage**
American and United Airlines have resumed their flight operations after a major global IT outage disrupted services. The outage, which affected systems worldwide, caused significant delays and cancellations, leaving passengers stranded and frustrated.
Both airlines quickly mobilized their IT teams to address the issue and restore normal operations. Passengers are advised to check their flight status and allow extra time for travel due to possible residual delays. The airlines have apologized for the inconvenience and are working to ensure such disruptions are minimized in the future.
The IT outage began early in the morning, impacting critical systems such as check-in, boarding, and flight scheduling. American and United Airlines, along with several other carriers, experienced widespread operational challenges. Passengers reported long lines at airports, with some flights being delayed for several hours or canceled altogether.
In response to the outage, American and United Airlines issued statements emphasizing their commitment to customer service and safety. Both airlines have offered rebooking options and refunds for affected passengers, striving to mitigate the disruption’s impact.
Industry experts are calling for a thorough investigation into the cause of the outage, stressing the importance of robust IT infrastructure in maintaining seamless airline operations. As the aviation sector relies heavily on technology, such incidents highlight the need for continuous improvements in system resilience and cybersecurity measures.
While flight schedules are gradually returning to normal, passengers are encouraged to stay informed through official airline channels and remain patient as airlines work to clear the backlog of delayed flights. The aviation community is closely monitoring the situation, hoping that lessons learned from this incident will lead to enhanced system reliability and customer satisfaction in the future.