The effects of the global technology outage continue to wreak havoc on air travel. More than 24 hours after perhaps the largest IT outage in history, air travel remains at a halt for many airlines. Tens of thousands of flights have been canceled or delayed around the world, and customer service representatives are scrambling. Computers have been restored, but passengers are fastening their seatbelts and preparing for turbulence even before they arrive at the airport. Security and check-in went relatively smoothly for passengers who had been on schedule over the weekend, but stranded travelers can only hope that the weather will improve in the coming days. Travel woes continue into the new week, with many taking to social media to air their frustrations. Flights departing from Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport are still somewhat affected by Friday’s outage. The airport responded to travelers that airlines across the country are still working to recover from Friday’s global IT outage. The airport’s departure and arrival dashboard shows some delayed or canceled flights. Airlines are still struggling to fully resume operations. Delta canceled a third of its schedule on Sunday and more than 300 flights on Monday because the outage affected its crew tracking system, according to Flightwear. At CVG, 16 Delta flights are canceled and six are delayed. Other airlines have mostly recovered. Delta is paying flight attendants extra pay for extra shifts, according to a staff memo sent on Sunday.
HEBRON, Kentucky —
The effects of the global technology outage continue to cause major disruption to air travel.
More than 24 hours after perhaps the largest IT outage in history, air travel remains at a halt for many airlines.
Tens of thousands of flights were canceled or delayed around the world, leaving customer service representatives scrambling.
The plane’s computers are back up and running, but passengers are fastening their seatbelts and preparing for turbulence even before arriving at the airport.
Security checks and check-in went relatively smoothly for travelers who boarded flights that departed on schedule over the weekend, but those left behind can only hope for better weather in the coming days.
Travel woes have continued into the new week, with many taking to social media to air their frustrations.
Flights departing from Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport are still affected by Friday’s suspension.
The airport responded to travelers saying airlines across the country are still working to recover from Friday’s global IT issue.
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Hello. We apologize for any inconvenience caused. Airlines across the country are working to recover from Friday’s global IT issue. In addition, we are investing nearly $200 million in improvements to the baggage handling systems that airlines use. -cm
— CVG Airport (@CVGairport) July 22, 2024
The airport’s departures and arrivals dashboard shows several flights as delayed or cancelled.
Airlines are still struggling to fully resume operations.
Delta Air Lines canceled a third of its schedule on Sunday and more than 300 flights on Monday after an issue with its crew tracking system, according to Flightware.
At CVG, 16 Delta flights were canceled and six were delayed.
Other airlines have largely recovered.
Delta is offering flight attendants extra pay for working extra shifts, according to a memo sent to employees on Sunday.
