CrowdStrike Outage Causes Major Air Travel Delays and Cancellations Across the U.S.

A major software outage caused by CrowdStrike has disrupted air travel across the United States, leading to widespread delays and cancellations. Passengers have reported significant inconveniences, including extended wait times and multiple flight rescheduling. One traveler experienced a 21-hour ordeal involving five airports and two airlines, while another had to drive 12 hours after their friend was stranded in New York City due to the nationwide ground halt. Another passenger reported being stuck in Boston waiting for a flight to San Francisco. The incident has left many passengers frustrated and scrambling to find alternative travel arrangements. Additionally, travelers at Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) still observed several blue screens two days after the crisis.