Microsoft Azure Outage 2024: Flight Delays as Indian Airlines Struggle with Cloud Computing Issues

Microsoft Azure Outage Impacts Indian Airlines This major Microsoft Azure outage has caused chaos for IndiGo, SpiceJet, Air India, and Vistara, four Indian carriers. There have been severe disruptions in many facets of airline operations, including passenger inconvenience. Impact on IndiGo pic.twitter.com/SI8mcURA1H— IndiGo (@IndiGo6E) July 19, 2024 IndiGo, one of the largest carriers in India, has also confirmed it is facing disruptions due to the Microsoft Azure outage. The Airline’s systems across its network have been impacted seriously, leading to slower check-ins and a longer wait time for its passengers. SpiceJet’s Response: In response to technical glitches caused by the Microsoft Azure outage, SpiceJet took immediate action and the airlines have initiated manual check-in and boarding at airports. No doubt, it was definitely not a smooth transition and caused delays and frustrated passengers. #ImportantUpdate: We are currently experiencing technical challenges with our service provider, affecting online services including booking, check-in, and manage booking functionalities. As a result, we have activated manual check-in and boarding processes across airports. We…— SpiceJet (@flyspicejet) July 19, 2024 Air India Situation Air India has also been greatly affected by the Microsoft outage, where its disruption caused delays across various operations and