Friday, July 19, 2024 Ryanair is one of many airlines globally alerting passengers about possible flight disruptions due to an IT outage. Ryanair operates flights to over 200 destinations across 40 countries, making it one of the largest low-cost carriers in the world. Its extensive network includes popular cities and holiday destinations throughout Europe and beyond.
Ryanair posted an announcement on its website today advising travelers to arrive at the airport three hours before their flights to prevent any delays. Passengers are encouraged to check the Ryanair app for the latest flight updates, and those affected will be notified directly. The IT issue seems to be impacting online check-ins, with Ryanair’s message on social media platform X advising passengers to check in at the airport if they haven’t done so online.
Several airlines, including Frontier Airlines, Allegiant, SunCountry in the US, and Jetstar in Australia, have had to cancel flights due to the outage. The exact cause of the outage is still unclear, but Microsoft acknowledged an issue with its CrowdStrike malware detector, which began last night. The disruption has also impacted banks, supermarket checkout systems, tech companies like Google, and broadcasters in Australia.
Additionally, Microsoft is investigating problems affecting various Microsoft 365 apps and services..