Delta Air Lines Faces Major Disruptions Due to CrowdStrike Outage

By Ivan PetrenkoJul 23, 2024 16:30 PMNews
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Delta canceled over 4,500 flights since Friday. Source: unsplash

Delta Air Lines is struggling to restore normal operations after a significant outage caused by issues with CrowdStrike's security systems. The airline's CEO announced on Monday that it will take several days to fully recover from the global tech problems that started last week.

Since Friday, Delta has canceled over 4,500 flights, surpassing the total number of flights canceled by the airline in all of 2019. This has resulted in long lines of passengers and a sea of unclaimed luggage at airports like LAX.

The primary issue stems from the fact that 60% of Delta's systems, which run on Windows, had to be manually reset and repaired. Additionally, the system responsible for tracking flight crews has not yet fully recovered, further complicating the situation.

Passengers are understandably frustrated, with many expressing their displeasure and some vowing not to fly with Delta again. In response, Delta is offering refunds, bonus SkyMiles, and travel vouchers to affected customers as a form of compensation.

This incident highlights the vulnerabilities of critical infrastructure to tech failures. The airline industry, in particular, faces significant risks due to its heavy reliance on interconnected tech systems for operations and customer service.

As Delta continues its recovery efforts, passengers are advised to check their flight statuses and consider alternative travel plans if necessary. The airline's proactive measures aim to maintain customer loyalty and trust during this challenging period.

Overall, this outage serves as a stark reminder of the potential impact of technological disruptions in an increasingly digital world, urging businesses to reassess their IT resilience and disaster recovery strategies.

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