11:54 Delays at Mallorca-Airport
Before the check-in counters at Palma de Mallorca's airport, long queues formed as computers for processing check-ins had failed. The airport operations themselves seemed less affected.
11:41 "Airlines cannot provide information for flights"
Berlin's airport BER is also affected. ntv reporter Sonja Gude reported that many travelers came to the airport unaware due to airlines not being able to provide failure information.
11:35 Disruptions in India, Singapore, and Thailand
Important airports in Asia are affected by the global computer issues. For instance, Changi Airport in Singapore reported delays due to failures, according to Channel News Asia. Long queues formed at the check-in counters of several airlines as only manual check-ins were possible. Passengers in Bangkok are also affected. New Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport is experiencing disruptions as well.
11:29 French Agency: IT issue likely not a Cyber-Attack
The global IT issues, according to initial findings from the French IT Security Agency (Anssi), are not believed to be the result of a cyber-attack. "There is currently no evidence," they stated.
11:23 Technical issues affect Allianz
The worldwide technical issues are causing problems for Allianz as well. The company reported that employees were having difficulties logging into their systems. Other companies were also affected. A spokesperson for the German financial industry confirmed disruptions at German banks. Further investigation is ongoing.
11:14 Cologne Airport reports check-in issues
Cologne Airport also reported issues. "There are significant disruptions in the check-in process of airlines," the airport stated. It was unclear at that time how long the issue would last. The airport would keep passengers updated. "Thank you for your patience," they wrote to passengers.
11:06 Eurowings affected
Due to the disruptions, delays and cancellations were expected today, according to a Eurowings spokesperson speaking to dpa. The check-in and boarding processes were affected. Online check-in was currently not possible. Passengers were asked to check the status of their flights on eurowings.com. The website was still functioning.
10:58 KLM suspends flight operations
The Dutch airline KLM had to completely suspend flight operations. The company announced this in Amsterdam.
10:49 Possible cause of problems identified
The root cause of the disruptions appears to be a problem with the US cybersecurity firm Crowdstrike. It is believed that a program update may be responsible. The issue at Crowdstrike in turn affected Microsoft software, according to various media reports.
10:45 Berlin Airport resumes operations
The temporarily halted flight operations at Berlin Airport are being resumed. A BER spokesperson stated that passenger processing was running again, but there could still be waiting times or delays.
10:42 Australia calls emergency meeting due to computer issues
Due to the global computer issues, the Australian government has called an emergency meeting. "The Australian government is working closely with the National Cyber Security Coordinator on these developing failures," a government spokesperson was quoted by the "Sydney Morning Herald".
10:25 Technical issues: Clinics cancel scheduled surgeries Due to a large-scale technical issue, the University Hospital Schleswig-Holstein is canceling all scheduled surgeries at their locations in Kiel and Lübeck today. This was announced on their website. The ambulances also remained closed. "The care of patients in the UKSH is secured, as well as emergency care."
10:10 Global computer issues disrupt systems worldwide Computer issues are disrupting systems worldwide. Affected are airlines, media, and telecommunications companies. This was reported by media outlets such as Bloomberg.
09:40 IT issues also affect Hamburg Airport Problems with computer systems are causing disruptions to departures and arrivals at airlines at Hamburg Airport. A spokesperson for the airport stated that four airlines were affected: Eurowings, Ryanair, Vueling, Turkish Airlines. The airlines will initially issue tickets manually.
09:40 Disrupted operations at Berlin-Brandenburg Airport Shortly after the start of the holidays in Berlin, there are extensive disruptions to the flight operations at Berlin-Brandenburg Airport. At Berlin-Brandenburg Airport in Schönefeld, no planes are taking off or landing. A spokesperson for the airport told ntv.de that there were delays in processing due to a technical issue. According to RBB, there was a server failure. However, there is no confirmation for this.
- The global computer issues also affected Computer Security systems, causing difficulties for some companies in handling their IT-Security measures.
- In Hamburg, despite the disruptions at the airport, locals relied on their computers for work, such as online meetings and remote jobs in fields like IT and Economy.
- Meanwhile, in the vibrant city of Berlin, many residents used their computers to stay updated on the travel disruptions, booking alternative flights or accommodations, contributing to the city's thriving digital landscape.
- While Australians faced disruptions due to the global computer problems, an IT specialist in Sydney used their computer to help troubleshoot and diagnose the issues, showcasing the crucial role of IT-Security in preventing cyber-attacks and ensuring computer system reliability, even in challenging circumstances.
