a global technology outage on Friday morning caused chaos at Orlando International Airport and around the world. The outage grounded flights, knocked banks offline, and disrupted media outlets. Passengers experienced delays and cancellations, with American Airlines and Delta initially on a ground stop at MCO. While American Airlines resolved the issue, United Airlines remained in a ground stop, prompting the issuance of a waiver for travelers to change their plans. Some lucky passengers, like Jakwan Barnett, were able to continue their travels without disruption, while others, like Stephen Ndukwe, faced extended delays. The outages also impacted other Central Florida airports, including Orlando Sanford International Airport, where Allegiant Air canceled all flights before 2 p.m. Friday. Cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike clarified that the outage was not a security incident or cyberattack and affected Microsoft 365 apps and services. Beyond airports, outages affected various services in Florida, including the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex and Florida’s Turnpike. The widespread disruption left travelers and businesses reeling, with many facing uncertainty around their plans and schedules.
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Flights in Orlando affected by worldwide technical issue
