While the recent global IT outage caused by CrowdStrike grounded nearly every flight in the US, Southwest Airlines remained unaffected due to its reliance on outdated versions of Windows, including Windows 3.1 and Windows 95.
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While a CloudStrike system update error has grounded nearly every flight in the US and caused widespread disruptions, Southwest Airlines is unaffected. The reason? They’re still running on Windows 3.1, a 32-year-old operating system. While other airlines grapple with scheduling chaos and service interruptions, Southwest continues operations smoothly, highlighting the unexpected benefit of their outdated technology.