Delta Cancels 1000+ Flights In CrowdStrike Aftermath

July 22, 2024 Technology, Travel

Delta Air Lines CEO Ed Bastian apologized and offered frequent flyer miles to travelers for thousands of flight cancellations as the carrier struggled to recover from Friday’s globe-spanning IT outage, disruptions that sparked criticism from Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg.

The Atlanta-based airline canceled more than 4,600 flights from Friday through Sunday, more than any other airline, according to aviation data firm OAG. On Monday morning, Delta had already canceled another 1000+ flights, or 18% of its mainline operation, making up the vast majority of cancellations in the U.S.

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Delta cancels 1000+ flights for the 4th day in a row after the Crowdstrike-caused outage took down their crew scheduling software.
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