Microsoft IT outage today latest – Airlines ground flights as internet and Sky News down amid worldwide Windows glitch

On its website Ryanair has warned passengers of disruptions. At 7.16am it posted the message: “We’re currently experiencing disruption across the network due to a Global 3rd party IT outage, which is entirely out of our control.

“Booking and check-in are currently unavailable. If you are due to travel today (19 July) and have yet to check-in for your flight, you can do so at the airport.”

TransPennine Express says that it might not be possible to buy tickets

Train operator TransPennine Express has told passengers: “Please be aware that some TPE stations and systems are having IT issues. Please purchase tickets on board if you are unable to do so in stations.”

The airline stated: “We’re sorry that your flight has been cancelled.

“This is due to some IT system issues that are effecting multiple airports across Europe.

“We understand that this will be disappointing news and we want to make it as easy as possible for you to make new plans, so here’s everything you need to know about what to do next.

“This disruption is not isolated to easyJet and is affecting all airlines which is considered to be an extraordinary circumstance outside of our control.”

In a tweet, the airline says it is experiencing issues because of a “global third party IT outage”. It advises people arrive “at least 3 hours before” their flight.

“We’re currently experiencing disruption across the network due to a Global 3rd party IT outage which is out of our control. We advise all passengers to arrive at the airport at least 3 hours before their scheduled departure time.

“If you’re due to travel today and have not already checked-in for your flight, you can do so at the airport. We sincerely apologise for any inconvenience caused as a result of this Global 3rd party IT outage.”

The issue appears to relate to a problem update from cyber security company CrowdStrike. Its representatives say that it has been rolled back – but that will not fix those computers that have already been affected.

It is slightly complicated, however. It also needs administrators to have access to the computer, which might not be easy if the computers are being used remotely – such as in an airline or TV station.

 Microsoft 365 say they are investigating an issue impacting users’ ability to access apps and services.

“Our services are still seeing continuous improvements while we continue to take mitigation actions,” they said on X this morning.

“We still expect that users will continue to see gradual relief as we continue to mitigate the issue.”

It comes amid reports of widespread IT outages affecting airlines, broadcasters and banks.

… to The Independent’s live coverage of a major Microsoft outage taking much of the world’s infrastructure offline.