Major US airlines grounded amid Microsoft Cloud outage; London Stock Exchange also affected

A significant disruption in Microsoft Corp.'s cloud services on Friday morning led to widespread grounding of flights from major U.S. airlines, including Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, and American Airlines. The outage, which has caused substantial operational challenges, has impacted various sectors globally.

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Delta Air Lines said that there was a pause in all their flights due to a "vendor technology issue." The airline assured customers that those affected would be notified via the Fly Delta app and text message. United Airlines and American Airlines have also reported similar issues, causing delays and cancellations across their networks as they worked through the technical problems.

The aviation industry was not the only sector hit by this disruption. The London Stock Exchange experienced significant issues as well, with its RNS (Regulatory News Service), a vital feed for company statements, being disrupted. This interruption has affected the timely dissemination of important financial information, further illustrating the widespread impact of the outage.

The outage underscores the critical reliance on cloud services for operational efficiency across multiple industries. As Microsoft works to resolve the issue, the disruptions have highlighted the vulnerabilities inherent in the dependence on single vendors for critical technology infrastructure.

While Microsoft has acknowledged the problem and is actively seeking a solution, the outage's full impact continues to unfold. Affected customers and businesses are advised to stay updated through official communication channels for the latest information on service restoration and operational adjustments.