IndiGo and SpiceJet, India’s prominent budget airlines, have announced the resumption of flight services following a global Microsoft outage that impacted their operations on Friday. The outage, which affected Windows 10 users globally, caused significant disruption to the airlines’ systems, resulting in the cancellation of over 200 IndiGo flights.
Despite the significant challenges, SpiceJet reported operating all its scheduled flights without any cancellations. Both airlines acknowledged the ongoing impact of the outage and warned passengers to expect potential delays and schedule disruptions over the weekend. IndiGo, in a statement on social media platform X, confirmed that the global outage is nearly resolved, and its teams have made significant progress in restoring normal operations.
SpiceJet, in a series of tweets, highlighted its ability to navigate the technical turbulence flawlessly. The airline expressed gratitude to its team and passengers for their patience and understanding during the challenging period.
The global outage had a widespread impact, affecting various businesses and organizations across the globe. The disruption led to significant delays at airports as airlines resorted to manual boarding pass issuance due to the failure of automated systems. Passengers were advised to check flight status before heading to the airport and be prepared for potential delays.
With the outage resolved, both airlines are working diligently to restore normal flight operations. However, the impact of the disruption is likely to be felt for some time, with passengers advised to expect potential delays and schedule changes over the weekend.
