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Delta Faces Prolonged Chaos After Major IT Meltdown

Federal investigation launched as Delta struggles to recover from a CrowdStrike outage, leading to thousands of flight cancellations and stranded passengers.

  • Delta has canceled over 5,800 flights since the IT outage began, severely impacting its operations.
  • The U.S. Department of Transportation is investigating Delta for failing to uphold passenger commitments.
  • Delta's outdated crew scheduling software has been identified as a critical failure point.
  • Passengers and crew members face significant disruptions, with many stranded and unable to find accommodations.
  • Experts criticize the airline industry's reliance on outdated technology and cost-cutting measures.
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