Orlando International Airport experienced a global technology outage on Friday that led to flight delays and cancellations, affecting operations for several carriers. The disruption also impacted banks, media outlets, and services worldwide, causing chaos for passengers like Darius Cook. Delays were reported at Central Florida airports, with outages affecting the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex and Florida’s Turnpike. American Airlines and Delta were on a ground stop, but have since resumed operations after resolving technical issues. United Airlines is still reportedly in a ground stop, offering a waiver for travelers to change their plans. Some passengers, like Jakwan Barnett, were lucky and avoided major disruptions, while others, like Stephen Ndukwe, faced extended delays and uncertainty. Orlando Sanford International Airport also experienced delays and cancellations, with Allegiant Air canceling all flights. A cybersecurity firm, CrowdStrike, stated that the outage was not a security incident or cyberattack, and disruptions continued even after the issue was being gradually fixed. The impacts of the outage extended beyond airports to include services like Florida’s Turnpike and LYNX bus service. Passengers are advised to check with their airlines for the latest flight information and allow extra time for check-in and baggage processing.
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