Delta Airlines faces chaos with 4,600 canceled flights due to global computer outage

From CNBC: 2024-07-22 11:39:10

Delta Airlines experienced a widespread global computer outage grounding planes, leading to unprecedented chaos at airports. CEO Ed Bastian apologizes for 4,600 flight cancellations and offers frequent flyer miles. Delta remains in spotlight with 700 more cancellations Monday. Secretary Buttigieg urges prompt refunds and reimbursements for affected customers. Other carriers show signs of recovery, while financial impact for Delta estimated over $160 million. Software tools impacted by outage, resembling previous Southwest Airlines incident.

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