Delta Air Lines’ travel nightmare continues as a global cyber outage triggers mass flight cancellations, leaving thousands stranded and scrambling for alternatives. Over 600 flights were axed Monday, adding to a weekend of chaos with 1,250 Sunday cancellations and a total of 5,000+ grounded flights since Friday. 🚨
The airline’s crew-tracking systems collapsed after a software update by cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike caused widespread tech meltdowns for Microsoft clients. While most U.S. airlines bounced back, Delta remains in crisis mode. Passengers have turned to rental cars for cross-country drives or faced indefinite delays—some even camped out at airports. 😓
FlightAware data shows 16% of Delta’s U.S. flights were canceled Monday. United Airlines also struggled, nixing 266 flights (9%) on Sunday. Delta hasn’t shared a recovery timeline, leaving travelers in limbo. 🕒
This tech-triggered travel chaos highlights how vulnerable modern airlines are to digital disruptions. For now, Delta flyers are advised to check flight statuses hourly—and maybe pack extra snacks. 🧳🔌
