A worldwide technological failure has caused chaos in the air and rail transport sectors. The consequences of this incident affect many travelers and industry players, casting uncertainty over the future of large-scale travel.
Technological failure disrupts global transport
Since Friday, July 19, 2024, a global technology breakdown disrupts the smooth operation of cyber security of the Crowdstrike company. This major incident affects air transport and railwaycausing major disruption across the globe.
Impact on airlines
Major airlines such asAir France, Delta Airlines, American Airlines and United are severely affected by this failure. Air France has confirmed that its operations have been disrupted at certain stations, although flights in progress are not affected. Access to customer relations centers by telephone is also affected.
Ryanair reported network interruptions and indicated that booking and check-in processes were not working. The company KLM had to suspend a large part of its operations, making flight management impossible.
Problems at international airports
Several international airports are also suffering the consequences of this blackout. Among the hardest hit areBerlin International Airport is reporting delays, as is Schiphol airport.Amsterdam and Stansted to London. In Switzerland, air navigation services reduced transit traffic capacity by 30% as a precautionary measure.
Other airports, such as Christchurch in New Zealand, Narita in Japan, and Delhi in India also reported disruptions.
Consequences for rail operators
The impact of the blackout is not limited to airlines and airports. The largest rail operator British, Govia Thameslink Railwayis affected, leading to delays and train cancellations.
The disruptions also affect other rail operators in various countries, creating a domino effect that complicates the management of passenger and freight flows.
Mitigation measures in progress
Despite Microsoft's efforts to take mitigation measuresHowever, the malfunction persists, affecting the opening and launching of Windows-based computers. Operational security remains a priority for all affected entities, as they seek to minimize the impact on travelers and businesses.
Information to remember
- Date of incident : July 19, 2024
- Affected company : Crowdstrike (cybersecurity solution)
- Consequences:
Air transport Rail transport - Air France
- Delta Airlines
- United
- KLM
- Govia Thameslink Railway
- Other international operators
- Air France
- Delta Airlines
- United
- KLM
- Govia Thameslink Railway
- Other international operators
- Locations affected : Berlin, Amsterdam, London, etc.
For more details on this incident, please consult the articles in Le Parisien and France Info.
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