Delta and CrowdStrike Face Off in Court Over $500M Software Update Debacle

Delta Air Lines blames CrowdStrike for a global IT outage that led to massive flight cancellations and financial losses.

Delta Air Lines has filed a lawsuit against CrowdStrike in Georgia, seeking over $500 million in damages due to a faulty software update.
The July incident resulted in the cancellation of 7,000 flights, affecting 1.3 million customers and causing significant financial and reputational damage to Delta.
CrowdStrike countersued, claiming Delta's outdated IT infrastructure and refusal of assistance contributed to the prolonged recovery.
The U.S. Transportation Department has launched an investigation into the incident's impact and Delta's recovery process.
Both companies dispute liability, with CrowdStrike apologizing before Congress for the update but denying responsibility for the outage's severity.