Major Tech Outage Grounds Hundreds of US Flights
Thousands Impacted by Worldwide System Failure
A major technical outage has caused widespread disruptions to businesses and travel worldwide, grounding hundreds of US flights on Friday morning. The outage, which began around 10:00 AM EST, impacted systems used by airlines, banks, shops, and broadcasters.
Airlines Resume Flights After Outage
After several hours of disruption, airlines have resumed flights. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) lifted a ground stop it had issued earlier in the morning, allowing planes to take off and land again. However, some delays and cancellations are still expected as airlines work to catch up on the backlog of flights.
Businesses Affected Worldwide
The outage has also affected businesses across the world. Banks, shops, and other businesses have reported disruptions to their operations, including difficulties with online transactions and communication. The full extent of the impact is still being assessed.
Similar Outage Stranded Thousands
This outage comes just two weeks after a major operational meltdown at Southwest Airlines stranded hundreds of thousands of travelers. The airline has since apologized for the disruptions and has taken steps to prevent similar incidents in the future.
Investigation Ongoing
The cause of the technical outage is still under investigation. Officials are working to determine what caused the system failure and to prevent similar incidents in the future.
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