On July 20, 2024, transport providers, businesses, and governments worked to restore systems after a global tech outage, severely impacting the air travel sector. Thousands of flights were canceled, and airports faced check-in and security issues. The disruption stemmed from a faulty Microsoft Windows update by cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike, not a security incident. Heathrow and Berlin Airports reported system recoveries, with some ongoing cancellations, while hospitals like Schleswig-Holstein University Hospital in Germany experienced significant impacts, canceling elective surgeries. UK airports like Gatwick and Manchester faced manual check-ins, leading to potential cancellations. Britain's National Cyber Security Center warned of phishing risks. In the U.S., Portland declared an emergency, and border crossings faced delays. Airlines such as Eurowings, Delta, United, Southwest, and Alaska Airlines saw varying levels of disruption.
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