BTN News: This Friday morning, major airlines across the United States, like Delta, United, and American Airlines, had to stop their flights. This happened because of a big communication problem. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said that all flights are affected, no matter where they were going. The FAA will give more information at 5 a.m. ET. This problem comes after a big issue that stopped Frontier Airlines on Thursday because of a Microsoft problem, which has now been fixed.
All Flights Stopped by FAA Because of Communication Problems
The FAA has stopped all flights for many airlines, causing big travel problems. This is a serious issue and shows a big problem. Passengers do not know when flights will start again. The FAA said they will give updates but did not say when the flights might resume.
Frontier Airlines Stopped Due to Microsoft Problem
Frontier Airlines had a big problem on Thursday because of a Microsoft issue. The airline said its systems were down, leading to 131 flight cancellations and delays to another 223 flights. This affected almost 30% of its flights for the day. The airline is giving refunds to the affected passengers.
Other Airlines Facing Similar Technical Issues
Technical issues have also hit Allegiant and SunCountry Airlines. They reported problems with reservations, check-ins, and online travel management. The FAA has also stopped all Allegiant flights on Friday morning. These problems show a big challenge for the airline industry as it deals with these tech issues.
Microsoft’s Cloud Service Problems Causing More Disruptions
Microsoft said its Azure cloud service had problems on Thursday evening, affecting customers in the central U.S. The outage impacted service management and connectivity. Microsoft found the cause and is working to fix it, but did not say when it will be fully fixed. A spokesperson has not commented further.
Microsoft’s Outage Causing Problems for Users in China
Besides problems in the U.S., Microsoft confirmed a big outage affecting users in China. Many users saw “blue screen” errors, mostly after installing third-party antivirus software. Microsoft said these errors might be from system updates or compatibility problems. The company told users to consult its tech support team for help.
Big IT Failures Affecting Australia and New Zealand Services
Australia and New Zealand have also faced big IT failures. These problems disrupted businesses, government services, and airports. Downdetector, a site that tracks such outages, reported issues affecting Australian institutions like ANZ, Westpac, Visa, and Optus. The National Cyber Security Coordinator of Australia acknowledged a big technical problem but said it was not a cybersecurity incident.
Airports and Businesses in Australia Hit by IT Problems
Sydney Airport reported a global technical issue that affected some airline operations and terminal services, causing possible delays. Brisbane Airport also reported problems impacting airline check-ins and terminal services, though flights continued. Major supermarkets Woolworths and Coles, the Commonwealth Bank, and other entities also reported disruptions. In New South Wales, the police had issues, and the national broadcaster ABC noted a big network problem along with other media outlets.
In New Zealand, Downdetector reported issues with several banks, including ASB. Christchurch Airport also had IT problems affecting various systems, which could impact flight arrivals and departures.
Conclusion
These big technical problems show how vulnerable important infrastructure is to tech issues. As airlines and other affected groups work to fix these problems, passengers and customers should stay informed and be ready for delays. The FAA, Microsoft, and other involved groups are working to fix these problems and get things back to normal as soon as possible.
