Travellers wait at gates of the Linate airport in Milan, Italy, Friday, July 19, 2024 as many flights have been delayed or cancelled due to the worldwide internet outage. Microsoft says users worldwide may be unable to access various Microsoft 365 apps and services in a widespread outage. The cause, exact nature and scale of the outage was unclear. Microsoft appeared to suggest in its X posts that the situation was improving, but hours later, widespread outages were being reported by airlines around the world.A widespread Microsoft outage disrupted flights, banks, media outlets and companies around the world on Friday. (AP Photo/Luca Bruno)