Delta Faces Fallout After Massive Flight Cancellation Crisis

Technical failures lead to thousands of cancellations, damaging Delta's premium reputation and prompting federal scrutiny.

Delta experienced over 5,000 flight cancellations due to a CrowdStrike technology outage.
Passengers were stranded for days, with some resorting to alternative travel methods.
The U.S. Department of Transportation is investigating Delta's handling of the crisis.
Delta's CEO faced criticism for attending the Olympics amid the chaos.
New DOT rules entitle passengers to refunds and compensation for significant delays.