A significant IT outage has disrupted airlines worldwide, including Ryanair, prompting warnings of potential flight delays and cancellations. The outage, affecting multiple sectors, has caused chaos for airlines, banks, supermarkets, and tech companies alike.
In a statement on its website, Ryanair urged passengers to arrive at the airport three hours before their scheduled flights to mitigate any disruptions. The airline also advised passengers to check the Ryanair app for the latest updates on their flights, assuring that affected passengers will be directly notified.
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"We regret any inconvenience caused to passengers by this third-party IT issue, which is outside of Ryanair’s control and affects all airlines operating across the network," the airline stated. Ryanair confirmed that its booking and check-in systems have been impacted and advised passengers to check in at the airport if they haven't already done so. The message was also shared on the social media platform X.
The outage has forced several airlines to cancel flights. In the United States, Frontier Airlines, Allegiant, and SunCountry have all reported cancellations. Jetstar, based in Australia, is also among the affected carriers.
While the specific cause of the outage is still under investigation, Microsoft has indicated that it may be related to an issue with its CrowdStrike malware detector, which began late last night. Additionally, Microsoft is investigating problems affecting various Microsoft 365 apps and services.
The IT outage has had far-reaching consequences beyond the airline industry. Banks, supermarket checkout systems, tech giants such as Google, and broadcasters in Australia have all experienced disruptions.
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Ryanair has emphasized the importance of staying informed during this period of uncertainty and is working to resolve the issues as swiftly as possible. The airline has committed to providing real-time updates and assistance to passengers affected by this unprecedented outage.
As the situation develops, passengers are encouraged to monitor official channels for updates on their flights and travel plans.
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