Check Out The Total Chaos The CrowdStrike Outage Unleashed On Airports Worldwide
Take a look at some of the wildest scenes from backed-up airports.
A problem with CrowdStrike security software crashed computer systems overnight, bringing everything from stores to banks and even airports that used Windows software. Without their computers operational, airlines have been forced to delay and cancel thousands of flights. While workers are finding some workarounds, the airports themselves have been beyond chaotic as travelers find themselves trapped, many of whom are now stuck in foreign countries.
Let's take a look at how this CrowdStrike outage is playing out at airports around the world.
Handwritten Boarding Passes
The Microsoft / CrowdStrike outage has taken down most airports in India. I got my first hand-written boarding pass today 😅 pic.twitter.com/xsdnq1Pgjr
— Akshay Kothari (@akothari) July 19, 2024
Atlanta, Singapore, Virginia And Malaysia
Scenes from airports in Atlanta, Singapore, Virginia, and Malaysia after a global CrowdStrike outage that disrupted airports, banks and more pic.twitter.com/BUvAEK86qV
— philip lewis (@Phil_Lewis_) July 19, 2024
Passing Out Snacks
WATCH: Staff at Changi Airport give out snacks and drinks to travellers queueing up to check in for their Jetstar flights at Terminal 4 after delays caused by a global IT outage. (Video: CNA/Try Sutrisno Foo) https://t.co/rgtWtyMGzA pic.twitter.com/wvZ8Zx63eK
— CNA (@ChannelNewsAsia) July 19, 2024
Blue Screens Of Death
Sydney Airport flight displays have all BSOD'd. #microsoft #crowdstrike pic.twitter.com/ZL9QwGdi1a
— techAU (@techAU) July 19, 2024
Massive Lines
Very busy queues for @Ryanair check-in at Dublin airport so make sure you get there early if you need to check-in. Fallout from the #Crowdstrike issue continues.
If your laptop or PC has Bitlocker and you can't get into Safemode see second image. pic.twitter.com/lRPhEz9Rhv
— Carlow Weather (@CarlowWeather) July 19, 2024
Absolute Chaos
BREAKING NEWS: I'm reporting live on @wbalradio this morning from @BWI_Airport as there are plenty of delays & cancellations because of the problems witj an overnight @CrowdStrike software update impacting @Windows customers here & worldwide. Listen to me w/@C4WBAL & @BryanNehman pic.twitter.com/12EQRTm5pI
— Scott Wykoff (@ScottWykoffWBAL) July 19, 2024
Handwritten Flight Signs
Belfast airport using whiteboards instead of electronic screens, passenger says#Microsoft #Crowdstrike #bluescreenofdeath #serverdown #windows #airlines #outage pic.twitter.com/A5lihaCqhR
— elishvinesh (@elishvislesh) July 19, 2024
Kuala Lumpur
WATCH: Scenes from Kuala Lumpur International Airport on Jul 19, 2024, as passengers and staff deal with check-in delays due to a worldwide IT outage. (Video: CNA/Fadza Ishak) https://t.co/rgtWtyMGzA pic.twitter.com/JIAu93HiJI
— CNA (@ChannelNewsAsia) July 19, 2024
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More Handwritten Boarding Passes
No Hope In Sight
Stranded at DFW airport due to the Microsoft and CrowdStrike system outages. Flight delayed since 10pm CT, boarded at 11pm, then had to deplane. It's now 3am with no updates on when we might take off. Looks like I'll be spending the night at the airport. pic.twitter.com/fXpZ8tyCie
— Watchara Phomicinda (@watcharaphotog) July 19, 2024
Abandoned Check-In Counters
#Crowdstrike going absolutely full tilt @flySFO airport. pic.twitter.com/esnlne1mEe
— andrew engler (@kettleengler) July 19, 2024
Lines On Lines On Lines
Lines at @HeathrowAirport #Crowdstrike #airport #IToutage but someone has got a great welcome home with decorated car waiting 🙏💙 pic.twitter.com/a0OlEDVqac
— Stephen Kelly (@SKellyCEO) July 19, 2024
Hurry Up And Wait
Mumbai
Mumbai Airport.@CSMIA_Official #Crowdstrike #Microsoft365 pic.twitter.com/st5RKfxzef
— Vivek Gupta (@imvivekgupta) July 19, 2024