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widespread technical outage caused significant disruptions across multiple
sectors worldwide on Friday. Airports, banks, media outlets, and various
companies experienced severe operational issues due to communication failures.
Several
airports globally, including those in the United States, Spain, Turkey,
Australia, and Germany, reported flight disruptions. The US Federal Aviation
Administration confirmed that major airlines such as United, American, Delta,
and Allegiant were all grounded.
Berlin
Airport experienced flight cancellations and delays in passenger check-ins due
to a technical malfunction. Germany's Rundfunk Berlin-Brandenburg Radio
highlighted that the airport's main server and multiple emergency systems were
down.
Turkish
Airlines faced issues with booking systems, passenger check-ins, and ticket
issuance due to the global technical problem. Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, one
of Europe's busiest hubs, reported disruptions in flight operations because of
internet service issues.
The
outage also impacted global markets, notably in London and Singapore. The oil
and gas trading sectors faced difficulties executing transactions due to
internet disruptions.
International media outlets were not spared. British channel Sky News reported a halt in live broadcasts today due to the outage. This widespread disruption underlines the vulnerability of global systems to technical failures, impacting various critical services and sectors.