Global IT Outage Grounds US Airlines
Disruption Affects Delta, Spirit, and American
Flights Paused, Passengers Stranded
A major global IT outage is causing widespread disruption to air travel, with multiple US airlines grounding flights. Delta Air Lines, Spirit Airlines, and American Airlines have all confirmed that they have been affected by the outage.
Delta Air Lines has paused all departures for the time being, while Spirit Airlines has issued a travel advisory urging passengers to check their flight status before heading to the airport. American Airlines has also been experiencing delays and cancellations.
The outage is believed to be caused by a problem with a third-party provider that manages flight operations for multiple airlines. The company has not yet released any details about the nature of the outage or when it may be resolved.
The disruptions are causing chaos at airports across the country, with passengers stranded and long lines forming at check-in counters. Airlines are urging passengers to be patient and to check their flight status regularly for updates.
Conclusion
The global IT outage is a major disruption to air travel, with passengers facing delays, cancellations, and stranded flights. Airlines are working to contain the effects of the outage and to get their passengers to their destinations as soon as possible. However, it is unclear how long the outage will last or when normal operations will resume.
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