A major IT outage has affected a wide array of global institutions, including hospitals, major banks, media outlets, and airlines. The disruption has hindered their ability to offer services, causing widespread inconvenience and operational challenges.
International airports across India, Hong Kong, the UK, and the US have reported significant issues, with numerous airlines grounding flights and experiencing delays. In the US, major airlines such as United, Delta, and American Airlines implemented a “global ground stop” on all flights, while Australian carriers Virgin and Jetstar faced delays and cancellations. According to aviation analytics firm Cirium, over 1,000 flights worldwide have been cancelled due to the outages.
At Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi, passengers experienced “absolute chaos,” with manual processes replacing automated systems. Similar situations were reported in airports in Tokyo, Berlin, Prague, and Zurich, where operations were significantly hampered.
Emergency services and hospitals have also been severely impacted. In the US state of Alaska, officials warned that the 911 system might be unavailable, and some hospitals have had to cancel surgeries. In Australia, however, authorities confirmed that triple-0 call centres were unaffected.
Hospitals in Germany and Israel reported service disruptions, while GP services in the UK were also affected. These interruptions have raised concerns about the ability of medical facilities to provide timely care.
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