Global tech outage disrupts Middle East air traffic

CAIRO, July 19, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Air traffic across the Middle East was disrupted on Friday due to a large-scale IT outage that impacted Microsoft cloud services. Airlines and airports were forced to implement alternative measures as check-in systems and other critical operations were affected.

King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, experienced delays and cancellations on some flights. Authorities responded by activating a contingency plan to utilize alternative systems and urged passengers to confirm flight status with their airlines before arriving at the airport.