Global Microsoft Outage Disrupts Airline Services in India: Millions Impacted
The global Microsoft outage has caused significant disruptions worldwide, including in India, where major airlines and airport services have been heavily impacted. Millions of Microsoft Windows users are experiencing the infamous “Blue Screen of Death,” resulting in unexpected computer shutdowns or restarts.
The cause of this widespread issue has been linked to a recent update by the American cybersecurity company CrowdStrike. According to Microsoft, a “configuration change in a portion of its Azure backend workloads” triggered the outage. This led to an interruption between storage and compute resources, affecting the connectivity of Microsoft 365 services dependent on these connections.
Impact on Airline Services in India
In India, the operations of major airlines such as Indigo, Vistara, Akasa, Spicejet, and Air India, along with airport services, have been severely affected. The Bengaluru Airport issued an advisory for travelers, while services at Delhi Airport were temporarily disrupted.
One user shared on the social media platform X.com, “The Microsoft / CrowdStrike outage has taken down most airports in India. I got my first hand-written boarding pass today.” This highlights the extent of the impact on airline operations.
Global Disruptions
The effects of the global Microsoft outage are not limited to India. Several airlines and banks worldwide have reported service disruptions. According to the South China Morning Post, the international airport in Hong Kong faced significant chaos due to an IT breakdown. Australian broadcasters such as Channel 10, ABC, and Sky News Australia also experienced outages. The UK’s London Stock Exchange was reportedly affected, and in Alaska, USA, emergency 911 lines went down.
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Netizens’ Reactions
Despite the widespread disruptions, netizens have found humor in the situation. Many took to X.com to share humorous posts and memes, thanking Microsoft for an “early weekend.”
Microsoft’s Response
Microsoft 365 Status posted an update on X.com stating, “Multiple services are continuing to see improvements in availability as our mitigation actions progress.” The company is actively working to resolve the issue and restore full functionality.
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Conclusion
The global Microsoft outage has highlighted the vulnerabilities and dependencies of modern digital infrastructures. As the tech giant works to mitigate the issue, the incident serves as a reminder of the importance of robust backup and recovery plans.