Global IT outage: Malaysia Airlines, Firefly flights for July 19 unaffected, says MAG


KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG) confirms that the flight schedules for Malaysia Airlines and Firefly for Friday (July 19) remain unaffected, and no flights have been cancelled due to the service outage by its service provider.

However, it said this issue had impacted Firefly’s booking and online check-in systems.

"Firefly is working closely with the service provider to resolve the issue and restore the system as quickly as possible,” MAG said in a statement on Friday.

ALSO READ: Global IT outage disrupts AirAsia’s check-in systems, causing delays

There have been news reports from all over the globe of travel disruptions.

The reports cited issues linked to the global cybersecurity firm Crowdstrike.

CrowdStrike Holdings Inc is an American cybersecurity technology company based in Austin, Texas. It provides penetration workload and endpoint security, threat intelligence and cyberattack services.- Bernama

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!
MAG , Malaysia Airlines , Microsoft , Firefly , Flights

Next In Nation

Kuching to host first Borneo International Textile Festival with royal patronage
Takiyuddin to be referred to Parliament's Rights and Privileges over MMEA remarks, says Azalina
Bung Moktar laid to rest in Kg Likas cemetery after Friday prayers
Law gives PM power to appoint any sitting Federal Court judge to JAC, says Chief Justice
Kiandee, Hamzah should be responsible for PN’s heavy losses at Sabah polls, say state Bersatu leaders
Pahang civil servants to receive special financial aid equal to two months' salary
M-cyclists flock to free engine oil change, helmet exchange booths at Madani event
Immigration raids in Kulai, Pontian nabs 37 foreigners for overstaying, violating passes
Poignant moment as King launches Tunku Laksamana Johor Cancer Centre
NSE diversions to facilitate Yong Peng-Senai route construction, say PLUS

Others Also Read