Global tech outage: Which airlines, businesses have been affected due to Microsoft outage?

Microsoft's Azure outage has disrupted flights and businesses worldwide, leaving many industries grappling with IT issues. Meanwhile, customers are encountering the Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) and struggling to access services.

Although Microsoft claimed to have restored cloud services, people continue to report BSOD issues. On Friday, Microsoft stated it was investigating an issue affecting users' ability to access various Microsoft 365 apps and services. On Thursday, its Azure status report site indicated that the service had gone down for some customers in the United States. The cause was determined, and efforts are underway to fix it.

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Let's examine some of the affected industries and businesses.

• All flights from United Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Allegiant Airlines, American Airlines, Virgin Australia, and Qantas have been grounded. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) did not specify how long the "ground stop" would last, citing communication issues.
• Airports in Melbourne, Brisbane, and Sydney are experiencing similar disruptions, although flights are still arriving and departing.
• According to Downdetector, Australian banking and telecom institutions such as ANZ, Westpac, Visa, and Optus have also been impacted.
• The London Stock Exchange reported that its news service is experiencing a "third-party global technical issue," preventing news from being published on its website. The company’s other services, including the exchange itself, continue to operate normally.
• Other affected businesses include Australian supermarket chains, state police, the national broadcaster, and New Zealand banks.