Flight cancellations continue Sunday as United, Delta struggle to recover from outage
Several U.S. carriers issued ground stops for all their flights early on Friday following a global tech outage, which caused a domino effect for some.
"Airlines struggle to recover from outage, causing thousands of flight cancellations and delays. As per FlightAware, as of 11 a.m. ET Sunday, there were over 1,000 cancellations and 2,300 delays, with Delta and United bearing the brunt. The FAA stated that ground stops were issued early Friday due to communication issues, impacting flight operations into Sunday.
The CrowdStrike hiccup caused chaos, especially in the aviation sector, sensitive to timing and reliant on coordinated schedules. The fallout results in a ripple effect of delays and cancellations, with Endeavor Air also affected.
Passengers are advised to stay updated by contacting their airlines and referring to the FAA's website. While the cause is controllable, per the DOT, airlines are responsible for assisting customers with rebooking and providing vouchers. Airline waivers offer flexibility, with Delta, United, and Spirit allowing affected passengers to rebook without additional charges.
DOT rules entitle passengers to refunds and potential compensation for cancellations within the airline's control. For delays, passengers can inquire about meals or hotel accommodations, with compensation varying by airline. Some, like Alaska, JetBlue, and Southwest, offer credit for controllable delays of 3+ hours. Monetary compensation claims can be filed directly with the respective airlines."
The CrowdStrike hiccup caused chaos, especially in the aviation sector, sensitive to timing and reliant on coordinated schedules. The fallout results in a ripple effect of delays and cancellations, with Endeavor Air also affected.
Passengers are advised to stay updated by contacting their airlines and referring to the FAA's website. While the cause is controllable, per the DOT, airlines are responsible for assisting customers with rebooking and providing vouchers. Airline waivers offer flexibility, with Delta, United, and Spirit allowing affected passengers to rebook without additional charges.
DOT rules entitle passengers to refunds and potential compensation for cancellations within the airline's control. For delays, passengers can inquire about meals or hotel accommodations, with compensation varying by airline. Some, like Alaska, JetBlue, and Southwest, offer credit for controllable delays of 3+ hours. Monetary compensation claims can be filed directly with the respective airlines."