A series of unprecedented IT outages have caused widespread disruptions across the globe, impacting airlines, airports, banks, and media companies, and significantly affecting the daily lives of millions.
American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta Airlines have requested the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to impose a global ground stop on all flights due to these technical issues, according to an alert from the FAA released on Friday morning.
The outages have been reported in numerous countries, including severe disruptions at Berlin Airport in Germany and Gatwick Airport in the United Kingdom. In addition, the London Stock Exchange has also been affected, further exacerbating the situation in the financial sector.
Major tech companies like Google Cloud and Microsoft are among those experiencing significant service interruptions, which have had a cascading effect on other businesses relying on their infrastructure.
Authorities and IT specialists are urgently investigating the root cause of these disruptions to restore normal operations and minimize further impact. Travelers, businesses, and consumers are advised to stay updated through official channels as the situation unfolds.
