Microsoft Global Outage: Hyderabad Airport Issues Advisory, 23 Flights Cancelled

Hyderabad: The Rajiv Gandhi International Airport, managed by the GMR group, issued a warning about service disruptions due to a global Microsoft systems outage. The outage has significantly affected various airlines, leading to the cancellation of 23 flights, including 12 departures and 11 arrivals. 

Indigo flights to Visakhapatnam, Tirupati, Ahmedabad, and Bengaluru have been among those impacted. Passengers are advised to check with their airlines for updates and possible rescheduling options.

“We are closely working with all our stakeholders to minimise the inconvenience to our flyers. You may please get in touch with the airline concerned for updates on your flight information. We thank you for your support and understanding,” the airport said in a post on social media platform X.

Airport and airline operations faced significant disruptions on Friday due to the Microsoft outage, with airlines issuing advisories to passengers.

The Microsoft outage has caused widespread disruptions across Indian airports, affecting numerous flights. Many airlines are grappling with delays and cancellations, with a significant number of flights grounded or rescheduled. Passengers are experiencing considerable inconvenience as they deal with altered travel plans. Authorities are working to resolve the issues and advise travelers to stay in touch with their airlines for the latest updates.

The outage affecting Microsoft services is related to a major global IT disruption that has impacted several cloud-based and online systems. This incident has led to significant issues with Microsoft's Azure cloud platform, Office 365, and other associated services. The outage has caused a ripple effect, impacting various industries, including air travel, as many airlines rely on these systems for flight management, bookings, and communications. Microsoft is actively working to resolve the issue and restore normal service operations.