As a result of the global computer outage, more than 4,200 flights were canceled last Friday. This is reported by the BBC in an update, based on figures from Cirium, a company that analyzes aviation data. Many cancellations are the result of the outage at cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike, although there are likely to be flights that have been canceled for other reasons. … [Read more...] about Update: thousands of flights cancelled worldwide
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Schiphol restarts systems
Schiphol has announced that the systems are currently being restarted. "Together with airlines, we are working hard to get all travelers to their destination as quickly as possible." Travelers are advised to contact their airline and keep an eye on their up-to-date flight information. KLM has also announced that the disruption that affected airlines and airports worldwide … [Read more...] about Schiphol restarts systems
Frank Radstake (ANVR): ‘Disruption could not have come at a worse time’
The global computer outage could not have come at a worse time for the travel industry in the Netherlands. This weekend, the north of the Netherlands will also be on holiday, making it one of the busiest weeks of the year at Schiphol. "It's the middle of the summer holidays. This couldn't have come at a worse time', says ANVR director Frank Radstake to TravMagazine on Friday … [Read more...] about Frank Radstake (ANVR): ‘Disruption could not have come at a worse time’
KLM has to suspend operations for the most part
As a result of the global computer outage, KLM had to largely suspend its operations on Friday. "KLM, like other airlines and airports, has also been affected by the global computer failure, which means that it is not possible to handle flights. We realise that this is extremely annoying for our customers, especially in view of the summer holidays,' KLM said on Friday … [Read more...] about KLM has to suspend operations for the most part
Computer malfunction also affects Schiphol: ‘It will be a messy day’
Problems are reported worldwide due to malfunctions with Windows computers. Airports and airlines, among others, have been affected. Schiphol, KLM and Transavia are also reporting problems. It appears to be a problem with the software of cybersecurity company CrowdStrike, international media report. The problems are mainly with Windows computers. After an update, they show a … [Read more...] about Computer malfunction also affects Schiphol: ‘It will be a messy day’