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A major disruption in Microsoft Corp.'s cloud services on Friday caused widespread flight cancellations and delays globally, including significant impacts in India. The outage forced several airlines, including IndiGo, Akasa Airlines, and SpiceJet, to ground planes and disrupt flight operations.
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Delhi Airport announced on X (formerly Twitter) that some services were temporarily affected due to the global IT outage. "We are closely working with all our stakeholders to minimize the inconvenience to our flyers," the airport stated, emphasizing efforts to manage the situation.
IndiGo, India’s largest domestic airline, confirmed the extensive impact of the outage, noting that "systems across the network are impacted by an ongoing issue with Azure." This acknowledgment highlights the reliance on Microsoft’s cloud infrastructure for airline operations.
— IndiGo (@IndiGo6E) July 19, 2024
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Stranded passengers expressed their frustrations on social media. One flyer, stuck at Dubai Airport, posted on X, "Stuck at Dubai airport for over an hour now. Check-in servers down, no movement in sight. Frustrating start to travel. @DubaiAirports any updates?"
@IndiGo6E Stuck at Dubai airport for over an hour now. Check-in servers down, no movement in sight. Frustrating start to travel. @DubaiAirports any updates? #DubaiAirport#TravelTroublespic.twitter.com/fsU6XesWsD
— Sameen (@MarketWizarddd)
@IndiGo6E Stuck at Dubai airport for over an hour now. Check-in servers down, no movement in sight. Frustrating start to travel. @DubaiAirports any updates? #DubaiAirport#TravelTroublespic.twitter.com/fsU6XesWsD
— Sameen (@MarketWizarddd) July 19, 2024
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The disruption has caused significant inconvenience, particularly in the airline industry, where reliable IT systems are crucial for smooth operations. Microsoft has yet to provide a detailed explanation for the outage but is reportedly working to resolve the issue swiftly.
As airlines and airports collaborate to mitigate the impact, affected passengers are advised to stay updated through official channels for the latest information on flight operations and potential delays. The global community remains hopeful for a rapid resolution to restore normalcy.
