Microsoft Outage: 5 Things You Should Know Before Heading to the Airport (Photo: Agencies)

Microsoft services are currently experiencing an outage, causing widespread disruption. Many Windows devices across airlines, hotels, and offices are affected by the infamous Blue Screen of Death. If you’re heading to the airport, here are 5 key things you need to know:

Why Is Microsoft Facing Outage? (Photo: Canva)

The problem seems to be linked to a recent update from CrowdStrike, a US-based cybersecurity firm.

Airport Chaos in India: (Video: Canva)

In India, the outage caused major disruptions at several airports. Operations were halted, with airlines struggling to check in passengers. (Video: Canva)

Manual Check-Ins: (Video: Agencies)

Airlines like Air India, IndiGo, Akasa Airlines, and SpiceJet had to switch to manual processes, urging travelers to arrive early. (Video: Canva)

Impact on Airline Services: (Video: Canva)

Air India experienced temporary system issues, while SpiceJet and Akasa Airlines had problems with their online services. IndiGo warned of slower check-ins and longer queues because of issues with Microsoft Azure. (Photo: Facebook/Air India)

Passenger Struggles: (Video: Canva)

Travelers experienced significant inconveniences, with some unable to check in their luggage or obtain boarding passes. Complaints surfaced on social media, highlighting long waits and problems with manual boarding passes. (Video: Canva)