Major IT Outage Disrupts Banks, Airlines, and Media Worldwide
By Emily Davidson
19 July 2024A major IT outage linked to issues with Microsoft 365 has caused widespread disruption across various sectors, including banking, airlines, train companies, and media outlets globally.
Key Impacts:
- Airlines: Ryanair has reported flight delays and urged passengers to arrive at airports three hours before departure. US airlines, including American Airlines, Delta, and United, have also experienced disruptions.
- Train Services: TransPennine Express and Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR) have alerted passengers to ticketing issues and advised purchasing tickets onboard.
- Media: Sky News was briefly taken off air, and Frontier Airlines' website was down.
- Healthcare: Doctor's surgeries in the UK, such as Church Lane Surgery in West Yorkshire, are unable to access patient records or book appointments.
- Digital Payments: Australia's digital payment systems have been hit, with some stores unable to process card payments.
The disruption has been linked to a technical issue with Microsoft's cloud service, Azure, and cybersecurity firm Crowdstrike.
Stay updated as this situation develops.
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