A major internet outage affecting Microsoft on Friday morning is causing flight delays at Alabama’s largest airports. United, Delta, and American Airlines are experiencing delays, while Southwest Airlines is not impacted. Passengers are advised to check with their airlines for the latest information.
Huntsville International Airport and Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport both posted alerts about the global tech outage causing flight delays. Flights are running but delayed at Huntsville International Airport as of 7:45 a.m. Passengers are urged to stay in touch with their airlines for updates.
According to officials, the problem is ongoing hours after Microsoft announced it was gradually fixing the issue affecting access to Microsoft 365 apps and services. Hartsfield International Airport in Atlanta is also experiencing delays.
Passengers are advised to check their airline app, website, and emails for the latest information on flight statuses. The situation is still evolving, and updates will be provided as more information becomes available. The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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