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The Great Microsoft Meltdown: Global Flight Chaos as Airlines Grounded by Tech Outage
A global Windows outage, reportedly caused by CrowdStrike, grounded over 1,000 flights and delayed many more worldwide. From Los Angeles to Melbourne, passengers faced chaos as Microsoft’s infamous “blue screen of death” took down airline systems. Microsoft and CrowdStrike are working to resolve the issue,…
Hot Take:
Who knew that the Blue Screen of Death could take down the skies? It’s like Windows decided to cosplay as Thanos and snap its fingers, leaving travelers stranded and their vacation dreams dusted. CrowdStrike, you’ve got some ‘splaining to do!
Key Points:
- A global Windows outage, allegedly linked to CrowdStrike, caused massive flight cancellations and delays.
- Airlines affected span across continents, from the US to Asia, Europe, and Australia.
- Major airlines like Delta, American Airlines, and Qantas were significantly impacted.
- FAA and airlines are advising passengers to check for updates and arrive early at airports.
- Some airports in the US have partially or fully closed due to the outage.
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