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In the US, the Federal Aviation Administration reported that flights from several major airlines, including Delta, United, and American Airlines, were grounded due to communication issues. Moreover, 911 emergency services in several states have been affected read more
 "From London Stock Exchange to USA’s 911 services, Microsoft's outage is wreaking havoc across globe")
Additionally, millions of Windows users worldwide are experiencing the Blue Screen of Death, causing their computers to shut down or restart unexpectedly. This issue is leading to repeated restarts in some cases. Image Credit: Reuters
The global Microsoft outage is causing widespread disruptions across various sectors, ranging from airlines and supermarkets to banking operations. The outage’s extensive reach highlights the critical dependency many industries have on Microsoft’s cloud services, and if not resolved promptly, it could lead to massive issues worldwide.
— RMXD (@RMXD) July 19, 2024In India, three major airlines — IndiGo, SpiceJet, and Akasa Air — are facing significant technical issues due to the outage. These problems are affecting essential services such as booking, check-in, and flight updates, forcing the airlines to resort to manual check-in processes.
#TravelUpdate: Due to infrastructure issues with our service provider, some of our online services, including booking, check-in and manage booking services will be temporarily unavailable. Currently we are following manual check-in and boarding processes at the airports and hence…
— Akasa Air (@AkasaAir) July 19, 2024#ImportantUpdate: We are currently experiencing technical challenges with our service provider, affecting online services including booking, check-in, and manage booking functionalities. As a result, we have activated manual check-in and boarding processes across airports. We…
— SpiceJet (@flyspicejet) July 19, 2024IndiGo released a statement acknowledging the disruption and requesting patience from their passengers.
Similarly, Akasa Air posted on X informing passengers about the temporary unavailability of some online services and advising those with immediate travel plans to arrive early at the airport for manual check-in.
Delhi Airport also reported temporary impacts on some of its services due to the global IT issue. The airport authorities are working closely with stakeholders to minimize inconvenience and have urged passengers to stay in touch with their respective airlines for updated flight information.
Australia is one of the worst-affected countries. According to The Sydney Morning Herald, the outage has caused significant disruptions, including the crashing of checkout systems at Woolworths supermarkets and issues with ABC News 24 broadcasting.
Additionally, several customers have reported that their cards are not working, and police systems have also been impacted. Melbourne Airport stated that the check-in process for several airlines is affected, and Virgin Australia has implemented a ground stop at Sydney Airport, halting all incoming and outgoing flights.
The outage has also impacted the London Stock Exchange, causing operational difficulties. In the US, the Federal Aviation Administration reported that flights from several major airlines, including Delta, United, and American Airlines, were grounded due to communication issues.
Moreover, 911 emergency services in several states have been affected, and British news channel Sky News went off the air.
In Europe, technical issues are causing check-in delays at Amsterdam’s airport, and Berlin Brandenburg airport in Germany had to cancel flight operations due to the “technical problem,” with no clear indication of when flight movements would resume.
Additionally, millions of Windows users worldwide are experiencing the Blue Screen of Death, causing their computers to shut down or restart unexpectedly. This issue is leading to repeated restarts in some cases, resulting in lost unsaved data and critical time for users.
Microsoft 365 has acknowledged the problem and stated that they are investigating the issue. The outage, which began on Thursday evening, affected multiple Azure services in the Central US region, impacting service management operations and the connectivity or availability of services.
This incident underscores the extensive impact that a single outage can have across multiple industries and geographies, demonstrating the crucial role of reliable cloud infrastructure in modern operations. As Microsoft works to resolve the issue, businesses and individuals alike are coping with the significant disruptions to their daily operations and services.
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