Passengers form a long line to check in at Haneda Airport in Tokyo on July 19, 2024. A massive technology outage has disrupted airports, and airlines, worldwide. ( The Yomiuri Shimbun via AP Images )

A group of people queue at the Josep Tarradellas Barcelona - El Prat airport, July 19, 2024, in Barcelona, Catalonia (Spain). Aena reported today that due to a crash in its computer system there have been disruptions in the operation of the network's airports in Spain, also causing delays in flights departing from the Josep Tarradellas Barcelona - El Prat airport. 19 JULY 2024 Alberto Paredes / Europa Press 07/19/2024 (Europa Press via AP)

Arrivals and departures panels at Josep Tarradellas Barcelona - El Prat airport, on July 19, 2024, in Barcelona, Catalonia (Spain). Aena has informed today that due to a crash in its computer system there have been alterations in the operation of the airports of the network in Spain, also causing delays in flights departing from the airport Josep Tarradellas Barcelona - El Prat. 19 JULY 2024 Alberto Paredes / Europa Press 07/19/2024 (Europa Press via AP)

Arrivals and departures panels at Josep Tarradellas Barcelona - El Prat airport, on July 19, 2024, in Barcelona, Catalonia (Spain). Aena has informed today that due to a crash in its computer system there have been alterations in the operation of the airports of the network in Spain, also causing delays in flights departing from the airport Josep Tarradellas Barcelona - El Prat. 19 JULY 2024 Alberto Paredes / Europa Press 07/19/2024 (Europa Press via AP)

Arrivals and departures panels at Josep Tarradellas Barcelona - El Prat airport, on July 19, 2024, in Barcelona, Catalonia (Spain). Aena has informed today that due to a crash in its computer system there have been alterations in the operation of the airports of the network in Spain, also causing delays in flights departing from the airport Josep Tarradellas Barcelona - El Prat. 19 JULY 2024 Alberto Paredes / Europa Press 07/19/2024 (Europa Press via AP)

Arrivals and departures panels at Josep Tarradellas Barcelona - El Prat airport, on July 19, 2024, in Barcelona, Catalonia (Spain). Aena has informed today that due to a crash in its computer system there have been alterations in the operation of the airports of the network in Spain, also causing delays in flights departing from the airport Josep Tarradellas Barcelona - El Prat. 19 JULY 2024 Alberto Paredes / Europa Press 07/19/2024 (Europa Press via AP)

A group of people queue at the Josep Tarradellas Barcelona - El Prat airport, July 19, 2024, in Barcelona, Catalonia (Spain). Aena reported today that due to a crash in its computer system there have been disruptions in the operation of the network's airports in Spain, also causing delays in flights departing from the Josep Tarradellas Barcelona - El Prat airport. 19 JULY 2024 Alberto Paredes / Europa Press 07/19/2024 (Europa Press via AP)

A group of people queue at the Josep Tarradellas Barcelona - El Prat airport, July 19, 2024, in Barcelona, Catalonia (Spain). Aena reported today that due to a crash in its computer system there have been disruptions in the operation of the network's airports in Spain, also causing delays in flights departing from the Josep Tarradellas Barcelona - El Prat airport. 19 JULY 2024 Alberto Paredes / Europa Press 07/19/2024 (Europa Press via AP)

Passengers crowd the International flights departure terminal of Rome's Fiumicino airport, Thursday, 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. (AP Photo/Gregorio Borgia)

Passengers crowd the International flights departure terminal of Rome's Fiumicino airport, 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. (AP Photo/Gregorio Borgia)

Passengers crowd the International flights departure terminal of Rome's Fiumicino airport, 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. (AP Photo/Gregorio Borgia)

Passengers crowd the International flights departure terminal of Rome's Fiumicino airport, 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. (AP Photo/Gregorio Borgia)

Passengers crowd the International flights departure terminal of Rome's Fiumicino airport, 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. (AP Photo/Gregorio Borgia)

Passengers walk outside the International flights departure terminal of Rome's Fiumicino airport, 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. (AP Photo/Gregorio Borgia)

Passengers crowd the International flights departure terminal of Rome's Fiumicino airport, 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. (AP Photo/Gregorio Borgia)

Passengers crowd the International flights departure terminal of Rome's Fiumicino airport, 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. (AP Photo/Gregorio Borgia)

Passengers crowd the International flights departure terminal of Rome's Fiumicino airport, 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. (AP Photo/Gregorio Borgia)

Travellers wait at the Linate airport in Milan, Italy, Friday, July 19, 2024 as many flights have been delayed or cancelled due to the worldwide internet outage. (AP Photo/Luca Bruno)

Travellers wait at the Linate airport in Milan, Italy, Friday, July 19, 2024 as many flights have been delayed or cancelled due to the worldwide internet outage. (AP Photo/Luca Bruno)

Travellers wait at the Linate airport in Milan, Italy, Friday, July 19, 2024 as many flights have been delayed or cancelled due to the worldwide internet outage. (AP Photo/Luca Bruno)

Travellers wait at the Linate airport in Milan, Italy, Friday, July 19, 2024 as many flights have been delayed or cancelled due to the worldwide internet outage. (AP Photo/Luca Bruno)

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)

Aircraft wait on the tarmac at 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)

An airport luggage attendant walks on the tarmac at 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)

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)

Travellers wait at 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)

An airport luggage attendant walks on the tarmac at 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)

An airport luggage attendant walks on the tarmac at 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)

Aircraft wait on the tarmac at 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)

Travellers wait at a gate 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)

A kid watches aircrafts from a window as he waits at a gate 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)

Passengers formed a long queues at Singapore Airport due to major IT outage in Singapore on July 19, 2024. A major outage wrought havoc on computer systems worldwide, grounding flights in the United States, derailing television broadcasts in the UK and impacting telecommunications in Australia. (Photo by Roslan RAHMAN / AFP)

Passengers formed a long queues at Singapore Airport due to major IT outage in Singapore on July 19, 2024. A major outage wrought havoc on computer systems worldwide, grounding flights in the United States, derailing television broadcasts in the UK and impacting telecommunications in Australia. (Photo by Roslan RAHMAN / AFP)

Passengers crowd departure counters of Cebu Pacific airline at the Terminal 3 of Ninoy Aquino International airport im Manila on July 19, 2024. A major outage wrought havoc on computer systems worldwide, grounding flights in the United States, derailing television broadcasts in the UK and impacting telecommunications in Australia. (Photo by Ted ALJIBE / AFP)

Passengers crowd departure counters of Cebu Pacific airline at the Terminal 3 of Ninoy Aquino International airport im Manila on July 19, 2024. A major outage wrought havoc on computer systems worldwide, grounding flights in the United States, derailing television broadcasts in the UK and impacting telecommunications in Australia. (Photo by Ted ALJIBE / AFP)

Passengers crowd departure counters of Cebu Pacific airline at the Terminal 3 of Ninoy Aquino International airport im Manila on July 19, 2024. A major outage wrought havoc on computer systems worldwide, grounding flights in the United States, derailing television broadcasts in the UK and impacting telecommunications in Australia. (Photo by Ted ALJIBE / AFP)

Passengers crowd departure counters of Cebu Pacific airline at the Terminal 3 of Ninoy Aquino International airport im Manila on July 19, 2024. A major outage wrought havoc on computer systems worldwide, grounding flights in the United States, derailing television broadcasts in the UK and impacting telecommunications in Australia. (Photo by Ted ALJIBE / AFP)

Passengers are seen queueing for departures at the BER Berlin-Brandenburg Airport in Schoenefeld, southeast of the German capital, on July 19, 2024, after flights were temporarily suspended at the airport as a global IT outage hit Germany. The disruption came as a major outage wrought havoc on computer systems worldwide, grounding flights in the United States, derailing television broadcasts in the UK and impacting telecommunications in Australia. (Photo by RALF HIRSCHBERGER / AFP)

Passengers are seen queueing for departures at the BER Berlin-Brandenburg Airport in Schoenefeld, southeast of the German capital, on July 19, 2024, after flights were temporarily suspended at the airport as a global IT outage hit Germany. The disruption came as a major outage wrought havoc on computer systems worldwide, grounding flights in the United States, derailing television broadcasts in the UK and impacting telecommunications in Australia. (Photo by RALF HIRSCHBERGER / AFP)

Passengers are seen queueing for departures at the BER Berlin-Brandenburg Airport in Schoenefeld, southeast of the German capital, on July 19, 2024, after flights were temporarily suspended at the airport as a global IT outage hit Germany. The disruption came as a major outage wrought havoc on computer systems worldwide, grounding flights in the United States, derailing television broadcasts in the UK and impacting telecommunications in Australia. (Photo by RALF HIRSCHBERGER / AFP)

Passengers stand in front of a display announcing flights at the BER Berlin-Brandenburg Airport in Schoenefeld, southeast of the German capital, on July 19, 2024, after flights were temporarily suspended at the airport as a global IT outage hit Germany. The disruption came as a major outage wrought havoc on computer systems worldwide, grounding flights in the United States, derailing television broadcasts in the UK and impacting telecommunications in Australia. (Photo by RALF HIRSCHBERGER / AFP)

Passengers are seen queueing for departures at the BER Berlin-Brandenburg Airport in Schoenefeld, southeast of the German capital, on July 19, 2024, after flights were temporarily suspended at the airport as a global IT outage hit Germany. The disruption came as a major outage wrought havoc on computer systems worldwide, grounding flights in the United States, derailing television broadcasts in the UK and impacting telecommunications in Australia. (Photo by RALF HIRSCHBERGER / AFP)

Passengers stand in front of a display announcing flights at the BER Berlin-Brandenburg Airport in Schoenefeld, southeast of the German capital, on July 19, 2024, after flights were temporarily suspended at the airport as a global IT outage hit Germany. The disruption came as a major outage wrought havoc on computer systems worldwide, grounding flights in the United States, derailing television broadcasts in the UK and impacting telecommunications in Australia. (Photo by RALF HIRSCHBERGER / AFP)

A passenger waits at the BER Berlin-Brandenburg Airport in Schoenefeld, southeast of the German capital, on July 19, 2024, after flights were temporarily suspended at the airport as a global IT outage hit Germany. The disruption came as a major outage wrought havoc on computer systems worldwide, grounding flights in the United States, derailing television broadcasts in the UK and impacting telecommunications in Australia. (Photo by RALF HIRSCHBERGER / AFP)

Passengers are seen queueing for departures at the BER Berlin-Brandenburg Airport in Schoenefeld, southeast of the German capital, on July 19, 2024, after flights were temporarily suspended at the airport as a global IT outage hit Germany. The disruption came as a major outage wrought havoc on computer systems worldwide, grounding flights in the United States, derailing television broadcasts in the UK and impacting telecommunications in Australia. (Photo by RALF HIRSCHBERGER / AFP)

Passengers are seen queueing for departures at the BER Berlin-Brandenburg Airport in Schoenefeld, southeast of the German capital, on July 19, 2024, after flights were temporarily suspended at the airport as a global IT outage hit Germany. The disruption came as a major outage wrought havoc on computer systems worldwide, grounding flights in the United States, derailing television broadcasts in the UK and impacting telecommunications in Australia. (Photo by RALF HIRSCHBERGER / AFP)

Passengers are seen queueing for departures at the BER Berlin-Brandenburg Airport in Schoenefeld, southeast of the German capital, on July 19, 2024, after flights were temporarily suspended at the airport as a global IT outage hit Germany. The disruption came as a major outage wrought havoc on computer systems worldwide, grounding flights in the United States, derailing television broadcasts in the UK and impacting telecommunications in Australia. (Photo by RALF HIRSCHBERGER / AFP)

Passengers crowd departure counters of Cebu Pacific airline at the Terminal 3 of Ninoy Aquino International airport im Manila on July 19, 2024. A major outage wrought havoc on computer systems worldwide, grounding flights in the United States, derailing television broadcasts in the UK and impacting telecommunications in Australia. (Photo by Ted ALJIBE / AFP)

Passengers crowd departure counters of Cebu Pacific airline at the Terminal 3 of Ninoy Aquino International airport im Manila on July 19, 2024. A major outage wrought havoc on computer systems worldwide, grounding flights in the United States, derailing television broadcasts in the UK and impacting telecommunications in Australia. (Photo by Ted ALJIBE / AFP)

Passengers browse an online check-in kiosk near the departure counters of Cebu Pacific airline at the Terminal 3 of Ninoy Aquino International airport im Manila on July 29, 2024. A major outage wrought havoc on computer systems worldwide, grounding flights in the United States, derailing television broadcasts in the UK and impacting telecommunications in Australia. (Photo by Ted ALJIBE / AFP)

Passengers at Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport line up at check-in counters on July 19, 2024, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, during a major worldwide computer systems outage. The outage has wrought havoc on computer systems worldwide, grounding flights across the globe, including in Europe and the US, derailing television broadcasts in the UK and impacting telecommunications in Australia. US carriers Delta and United Airlines grounded all their flights earlier on July 19 over communication issues, the Federal Aviation Administration said. (Photo by Leo RAMIREZ / AFP)

Passengers at Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport line up at check-in counters on July 19, 2024, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, during a major worldwide computer systems outage. The outage has wrought havoc on computer systems worldwide, grounding flights across the globe, including in Europe and the US, derailing television broadcasts in the UK and impacting telecommunications in Australia. US carriers Delta and United Airlines grounded all their flights earlier on July 19 over communication issues, the Federal Aviation Administration said. (Photo by Leo RAMIREZ / AFP)

Passengers at Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport line up at check-in counters on July 19, 2024, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, during a major worldwide computer systems outage. The outage has wrought havoc on computer systems worldwide, grounding flights across the globe, including in Europe and the US, derailing television broadcasts in the UK and impacting telecommunications in Australia. US carriers Delta and United Airlines grounded all their flights earlier on July 19 over communication issues, the Federal Aviation Administration said. (Photo by Leo RAMIREZ / AFP)

A United Airlines monitor is offline at Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport on July 19, 2024, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, during a major worldwide computer systems outage. The outage has wrought havoc on computer systems worldwide, grounding flights across the globe, including in Europe and the US, derailing television broadcasts in the UK and impacting telecommunications in Australia. US carriers Delta and United Airlines grounded all their flights earlier on July 19 over communication issues, the Federal Aviation Administration said. (Photo by Leo RAMIREZ / AFP)

A passenger lyes on the floor as he waits for check in at Terminal 4 of Adolfo Suarez Madrid–Barajas Airport in Madrid, on July 19, 2024, amid a massive global IT outage. One of the biggest computer crashes in recent years on 19 July 2024, apparently caused by an update of an antivirus programme, knocked out check-in systems at airports around the world, forcing them to be handled manually, with likely delays. (Photo by OSCAR DEL POZO / AFP)

Passengers rest as they wait for check in at Terminal 4 of Adolfo Suarez Madrid–Barajas Airport in Madrid, on July 19, 2024, amid a massive global IT outage. One of the biggest computer crashes in recent years on 19 July 2024, apparently caused by an update of an antivirus programme, knocked out check-in systems at airports around the world, forcing them to be handled manually, with likely delays. (Photo by OSCAR DEL POZO / AFP)

Passengers queue for check in at Terminal 4 of Adolfo Suarez Madrid–Barajas Airport in Madrid, on July 19, 2024, amid a massive global IT outage. One of the biggest computer crashes in recent years on 19 July 2024, apparently caused by an update of an antivirus programme, knocked out check-in systems at airports around the world, forcing them to be handled manually, with likely delays. (Photo by OSCAR DEL POZO / AFP)

Passengers at Ronald Reagan Washington search a flight information monitor showing canceled and delayed flights on July 19, 2024, in Arlington, Virginia, during a major worldwide computer systems outage. The outage has wrought havoc on computer systems worldwide, grounding flights across the globe, including in Europe and the US, derailing television broadcasts in the UK and impacting telecommunications in Australia. US carriers Delta and United Airlines grounded all their flights earlier on July 19 over communication issues, the Federal Aviation Administration said. (Photo by Mandel NGAN / AFP)

Passengers queue for check in at Terminal 4 of Adolfo Suarez Madrid–Barajas Airport in Madrid, on July 19, 2024, amid a massive global IT outage. One of the biggest computer crashes in recent years on 19 July 2024, apparently caused by an update of an antivirus programme, knocked out check-in systems at airports around the world, forcing them to be handled manually, with likely delays. (Photo by OSCAR DEL POZO / AFP)

Passengers at Ronald Reagan Washington search a flight information monitor on July 19, 2024, in Arlington, Virginia, during a major worldwide computer systems outage. The outage has wrought havoc on computer systems worldwide, grounding flights across the globe, including in Europe and the US, derailing television broadcasts in the UK and impacting telecommunications in Australia. US carriers Delta and United Airlines grounded all their flights earlier on July 19 over communication issues, the Federal Aviation Administration said. (Photo by Mandel NGAN / AFP)

Passengers at Ronald Reagan Washington search a flight information monitor on July 19, 2024, in Arlington, Virginia, during a major worldwide computer systems outage. The outage has wrought havoc on computer systems worldwide, grounding flights across the globe, including in Europe and the US, derailing television broadcasts in the UK and impacting telecommunications in Australia. US carriers Delta and United Airlines grounded all their flights earlier on July 19 over communication issues, the Federal Aviation Administration said. (Photo by Mandel NGAN / AFP)

Arrival and departure monitors show canceled and delayed flights at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport on July 19, 2024, in Arlington, Virginia, during a major worldwide computer systems outage. The outage has wrought havoc on computer systems worldwide, grounding flights across the globe, including in Europe and the US, derailing television broadcasts in the UK and impacting telecommunications in Australia. US carriers Delta and United Airlines grounded all their flights earlier on July 19 over communication issues, the Federal Aviation Administration said. (Photo by Mandel NGAN / AFP)

Passengers arrive at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport on July 19, 2024, in Arlington, Virginia, during a major worldwide computer systems outage. The outage has wrought havoc on computer systems worldwide, grounding flights across the globe, including in Europe and the US, derailing television broadcasts in the UK and impacting telecommunications in Australia. US carriers Delta and United Airlines grounded all their flights earlier on July 19 over communication issues, the Federal Aviation Administration said. (Photo by Mandel NGAN / AFP)

Passengers arrive at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport on July 19, 2024, in Arlington, Virginia, during a major worldwide computer systems outage. The outage has wrought havoc on computer systems worldwide, grounding flights across the globe, including in Europe and the US, derailing television broadcasts in the UK and impacting telecommunications in Australia. US carriers Delta and United Airlines grounded all their flights earlier on July 19 over communication issues, the Federal Aviation Administration said. (Photo by Mandel NGAN / AFP)

This photo illustration taken in Tokyo on July 19, 2024 shows screens displaying logos of "CrowdStrike", American cybersecurity technology company. Airlines, banks, TV channels and other business across the globe were scrambling to deal with one of the biggest IT crashes in recent years on July 19, 2024, caused by an update to an antivirus program. (Photo by Yuichi YAMAZAKI / AFP)

This photo illustration taken in Tokyo on July 19, 2024 shows screens displaying logos of "CrowdStrike", American cybersecurity technology company. Airlines, banks, TV channels and other business across the globe were scrambling to deal with one of the biggest IT crashes in recent years on July 19, 2024, caused by an update to an antivirus program. (Photo by Yuichi YAMAZAKI / AFP)

SCHIPHOL - Long lines at the check-in counters in departure hall 1 at Schiphol. The airport is experiencing problems due to a major global computer outage and says the outage could impact flights to and from the airport. ANP SEM VAN DER WAL netherlands out - belgium out

SCHIPHOL - Long lines at the check-in desks in departure hall 1 at Schiphol. The airport is experiencing problems due to a major global computer outage and says the outage could impact flights to and from the airport. ANP SEM VAN DER WAL netherlands out - belgium out

SCHIPHOL - Long lines at the check-in desks in departure hall 1 at Schiphol. The airport is experiencing problems due to a major global computer outage and says the outage could impact flights to and from the airport. ANP SEM VAN DER WAL netherlands out - belgium out

SCHIPHOL - A message about the disruption can be seen on a screen at Schiphol. The airport is experiencing problems due to a major global computer outage and says the outage could impact flights to and from the airport. ANP SEM VAN DER WAL netherlands out - belgium out

SCHIPHOL - Long lines at the check-in desks in departure hall 1 at Schiphol. The airport is experiencing problems due to a major global computer outage and says the outage could impact flights to and from the airport. ANP SEM VAN DER WAL netherlands out - belgium out

SCHIPHOL - Travelers look at the signs with departure information at Schiphol. The airport is experiencing problems due to a major global computer outage and says the outage could impact flights to and from the airport. ANP SEM VAN DER WAL netherlands out - belgium out

SCHIPHOL - The Windows malfunction can be seen on a screen at the TUI counter at Schiphol. The airport is experiencing problems due to a major global computer outage and says the outage could impact flights to and from the airport. ANP SEM VAN DER WAL netherlands out - belgium out

SCHIPHOL - The Windows malfunction can be seen on a screen at the TUI counter at Schiphol. The airport is experiencing problems due to a major global computer outage and says the outage could impact flights to and from the airport. ANP SEM VAN DER WAL netherlands out - belgium out

SCHIPHOL - The Windows malfunction can be seen on a screen at the TUI counter at Schiphol. The airport is experiencing problems due to a major global computer outage and says the outage could impact flights to and from the airport. ANP SEM VAN DER WAL netherlands out - belgium out

SCHIPHOL - The Windows malfunction can be seen on a screen at the TUI counter at Schiphol. The airport is experiencing problems due to a major global computer outage and says the outage could impact flights to and from the airport. ANP SEM VAN DER WAL netherlands out - belgium out

SCHIPHOL - The Windows malfunction can be seen on a screen at the TUI counter at Schiphol. The airport is experiencing problems due to a major global computer outage and says the outage could impact flights to and from the airport. ANP SEM VAN DER WAL netherlands out - belgium out

SCHIPHOL - A message about the disruption can be seen on a screen at Schiphol. The airport is experiencing problems due to a major global computer outage and says the outage could impact flights to and from the airport. ANP SEM VAN DER WAL netherlands out - belgium out

SCHIPHOL - A message about the disruption can be seen on a screen at Schiphol. The airport is experiencing problems due to a major global computer outage and says the outage could impact flights to and from the airport. ANP SEM VAN DER WAL netherlands out - belgium out

SCHIPHOL - Firefighters monitor the situation in departure hall 1 at Schiphol. The airport is experiencing problems due to a major global computer outage and says the outage could impact flights to and from the airport. ANP SEM VAN DER WAL netherlands out - belgium out

SCHIPHOL - Long lines at the check-in counters in departure hall 1 at Schiphol. The airport is experiencing problems due to a major global computer outage and says the outage could impact flights to and from the airport. ANP SEM VAN DER WAL netherlands out - belgium out

SCHIPHOL - Long lines at the check-in desks in departure hall 1 at Schiphol. The airport is experiencing problems due to a major global computer outage and says the outage could impact flights to and from the airport. ANP SEM VAN DER WAL netherlands out - belgium out

UTRECHT - A bus driver drives his Syntus bus from the bus parking lot at Utrecht Central Station to the garage. There are no buses in parts of the province of Utrecht due to the global computer outage. ANP JASPER JUINEN netherlands out - belgium out

UTRECHT - Travelers under a sign with travel information at the bus stops at Utrecht Central Station from where the Syntus buses depart. There are no buses in parts of the province of Utrecht due to the global computer outage. ANP JASPER JUINEN netherlands out - belgium out

UTRECHT - Bus driver with their Syntus buses at the bus parking lot at Utrecht Central Station before driving their bus back to the garage. There are no buses in parts of the province of Utrecht due to the global computer outage. ANP JASPER JUINEN netherlands out - belgium out

ROTTERDAM - Travelers at Rotterdam The Hague Airport. The airport is experiencing major problems due to the global computer failure. According to a spokesperson, it is currently not possible for most passengers to check in. ANP ROBIN UTRECHT netherlands out - belgium out

Travelers at Rotterdam The Hague Airport. The airport is experiencing major problems due to the global computer failure. According to a spokesperson, it is currently not possible for most passengers to check in. In Rotterdam, the Netherlands, 19 July 2024. ANP ROBIN UTRECHT netherlands out - belgium out

ROTTERDAM - Travelers at Rotterdam The Hague Airport. The airport is experiencing major problems due to the global computer failure. According to a spokesperson, it is currently not possible for most passengers to check in. ANP ROBIN UTRECHT netherlands out - belgium out

ROTTERDAM - Travelers at Rotterdam The Hague Airport. The airport is experiencing major problems due to the global computer failure. According to a spokesperson, it is currently not possible for most passengers to check in. ANP ROBIN UTRECHT netherlands out - belgium out

ROTTERDAM - Travelers at Rotterdam The Hague Airport. The airport is experiencing major problems due to the global computer failure. According to a spokesperson, it is currently not possible for most passengers to check in. ANP ROBIN UTRECHT netherlands out - belgium out

SCHIPHOL - Long lines at the check-in desks in departure hall 3 at Schiphol. The airport is experiencing problems due to a major global computer outage and says the outage could impact flights to and from the airport. ANP SEM VAN DER WAL netherlands out - belgium out

SCHIPHOL - Long lines at the check-in desks in departure hall 1 at Schiphol. The airport is experiencing problems due to a major global computer outage and says the outage could impact flights to and from the airport. ANP SEM VAN DER WAL netherlands out - belgium out

SCHIPHOL - Long lines at the check-in counters in departure hall 3 at Schiphol. The airport is experiencing problems due to a major global computer outage and says the outage could impact flights to and from the airport. ANP SEM VAN DER WAL netherlands out - belgium out

ROTTERDAM - Travelers at Rotterdam The Hague Airport. The airport is experiencing major problems due to the global computer failure. According to a spokesperson, it is currently not possible for most passengers to check in. ANP ROBIN UTRECHT netherlands out - belgium out

ROTTERDAM - Travelers at Rotterdam The Hague Airport. The airport is experiencing major problems due to the global computer failure. According to a spokesperson, it is currently not possible for most passengers to check in. ANP ROBIN UTRECHT netherlands out - belgium out

ROTTERDAM - Travelers at Rotterdam The Hague Airport. The airport is experiencing major problems due to the global computer failure. According to a spokesperson, it is currently not possible for most passengers to check in. ANP ROBIN UTRECHT netherlands out - belgium out

ROTTERDAM - Travelers at Rotterdam The Hague Airport. The airport is experiencing major problems due to the global computer failure. According to a spokesperson, it is currently not possible for most passengers to check in. ANP ROBIN UTRECHT netherlands out - belgium out

SCHIPHOL - Long lines at the check-in counters in departure hall 1 at Schiphol. The airport is experiencing problems due to a major global computer outage and says the outage could impact flights to and from the airport. ANP SEM VAN DER WAL netherlands out - belgium out

SCHIPHOL - Long lines at the check-in counters in departure hall 3 at Schiphol. The airport is experiencing problems due to a major global computer outage and says the outage could impact flights to and from the airport. ANP SEM VAN DER WAL netherlands out - belgium out

ROTTERDAM - Travelers at Rotterdam The Hague Airport. The airport is experiencing major problems due to the global computer failure. According to a spokesperson, it is currently not possible for most passengers to check in. ANP ROBIN UTRECHT netherlands out - belgium out

ROTTERDAM - Travelers at Rotterdam The Hague Airport. The airport is experiencing major problems due to the global computer failure. According to a spokesperson, it is currently not possible for most passengers to check in. ANP ROBIN UTRECHT netherlands out - belgium out

ROTTERDAM - Travelers at Rotterdam The Hague Airport. The airport is experiencing major problems due to the global computer failure. According to a spokesperson, it is currently not possible for most passengers to check in. ANP ROBIN UTRECHT netherlands out - belgium out

SCHIPHOL - A message about the disruption can be seen on a screen at Schiphol. The airport is experiencing problems due to a major global computer outage and says the outage could impact flights to and from the airport. ANP SEM VAN DER WAL netherlands out - belgium out

SCHIPHOL - Airplanes from KLM, among others, are at the gate at Schiphol. The airport is experiencing problems due to a major global computer outage and says the outage could impact flights to and from the airport. ANP SEM VAN DER WAL netherlands out - belgium out

UTRECHT - Travelers at the bus stop at Utrecht Central Station talk to a bus driver of a Syntus bus that is not running due to the global computer failure. ANP JASPER JUINEN netherlands out - belgium out

SCHIPHOL - Airplanes from KLM, among others, are at the gate at Schiphol. The airport is experiencing problems due to a major global computer outage and says the outage could impact flights to and from the airport. ANP SEM VAN DER WAL netherlands out - belgium out

UTRECHT - A bus driver in his Syntus bus at the bus parking lot at Utrecht Central Station before driving his bus back to the garage. There are no buses in parts of the province of Utrecht due to the global computer outage. ANP JASPER JUINEN netherlands out - belgium out

UTRECHT - Bus driver with their Syntus buses at the bus parking lot at Utrecht Central Station before driving their bus back to the garage. There are no buses in parts of the province of Utrecht due to the global computer outage. ANP JASPER JUINEN netherlands out - belgium out

UTRECHT - Bus driver with their Syntus buses at the bus parking lot at Utrecht Central Station before driving their bus back to the garage. There are no buses in parts of the province of Utrecht due to the global computer outage. ANP JASPER JUINEN netherlands out - belgium out

UTRECHT - Bus driver with their Syntus buses at the bus parking lot at Utrecht Central Station before driving their bus back to the garage. There are no buses in parts of the province of Utrecht due to the global computer outage. ANP JASPER JUINEN netherlands out - belgium out

UTRECHT - Bus driver with their Syntus buses at the bus parking lot at Utrecht Central Station before driving their bus back to the garage. There are no buses in parts of the province of Utrecht due to the global computer outage. ANP JASPER JUINEN netherlands out - belgium out

(240719) -- SINGAPORE, July 19, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Long queues of passengers are seen in front of check-in counters in Singapore's Changi Airport on July 19, 2024. The global Microsoft outage on Friday has disturbed some social services in Singapore, including air traffic. Singapore's Changi Airport said the checking-in process for some airlines is managed manually, and the ground staff are assisting passengers with impending departures. (Photo by Then Chih Wey/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

(240719) -- SINGAPORE, July 19, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Long queues of passengers are seen in front of check-in counters in Singapore's Changi Airport on July 19, 2024. The global Microsoft outage on Friday has disturbed some social services in Singapore, including air traffic. Singapore's Changi Airport said the checking-in process for some airlines is managed manually, and the ground staff are assisting passengers with impending departures. (Photo by Then Chih Wey/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Information screen with delayed flights and boardings at San Pablo Airport. On July 19, 2024, in Seville, Andalusia, Spain. An update problem of the cybersecurity company Crowdstrike causes the crash of Microsoft, Aena and other companies in the energy, banking and media sectors. Microsoft says it is investigating the situation. Photo by Maria Jose Lopez/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Information screen with delayed flights and boardings at San Pablo Airport. On July 19, 2024, in Seville, Andalusia, Spain. An update problem of the cybersecurity company Crowdstrike causes the crash of Microsoft, Aena and other companies in the energy, banking and media sectors. Microsoft says it is investigating the situation. Photo by Maria Jose Lopez/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Information screen with delayed flights at San Pablo Airport. On July 19, 2024, in Seville, Andalusia, Spain. An update problem of the cybersecurity company Crowdstrike causes the crash of Microsoft, Aena and other companies in the energy, banking and media sectors. Microsoft says it is investigating the situation. Photo by Maria Jose Lopez/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Information screen with delayed flights at San Pablo Airport. On July 19, 2024, in Seville, Andalusia, Spain. An update problem of the cybersecurity company Crowdstrike causes the crash of Microsoft, Aena and other companies in the energy, banking and media sectors. Microsoft says it is investigating the situation. Photo by Maria Jose Lopez/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Information screen with delayed flights at San Pablo Airport. On July 19, 2024, in Seville, Andalusia, Spain. An update problem of the cybersecurity company Crowdstrike causes the crash of Microsoft, Aena and other companies in the energy, banking and media sectors. Microsoft says it is investigating the situation. Photo by Maria Jose Lopez/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Passengers at San Pablo Airport during the crash of Microsoft's security system. On July 19, 2024, in Seville, Andalusia, Spain. An update problem of the cybersecurity company Crowdstrike causes the crash of Microsoft, Aena and other companies in the energy, banking and media sectors. Microsoft says it is investigating the situation. Photo by Maria Jose Lopez/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Passengers at San Pablo Airport during the crash of Microsoft's security system. On July 19, 2024, in Seville, Andalusia, Spain. An update problem of the cybersecurity company Crowdstrike causes the crash of Microsoft, Aena and other companies in the energy, banking and media sectors. Microsoft says it is investigating the situation. Photo by Maria Jose Lopez/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Passengers at San Pablo Airport during the crash of Microsoft's security system. On July 19, 2024, in Seville, Andalusia, Spain. An update problem of the cybersecurity company Crowdstrike causes the crash of Microsoft, Aena and other companies in the energy, banking and media sectors. Microsoft says it is investigating the situation. Photo by Maria Jose Lopez/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Passengers at San Pablo Airport during the crash of Microsoft's security system. On July 19, 2024, in Seville, Andalusia, Spain. An update problem of the cybersecurity company Crowdstrike causes the crash of Microsoft, Aena and other companies in the energy, banking and media sectors. Microsoft says it is investigating the situation. Photo by Maria Jose Lopez/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

19 July 2024, Bavaria, Nuremberg: The display at Nuremberg Airport shows a canceled flight. Worldwide problems in the computer systems are disrupting arrivals and departures for airlines at Nuremberg Airport. Photo: Daniel Löb/dpa

19 July 2024, Bavaria, Nuremberg: The departure hall at Nuremberg Airport is empty in front of the automated baggage check-in, while the display at Nuremberg Airport also shows delayed or canceled flights. Worldwide problems in the computer systems are disrupting arrivals and departures for airlines at Nuremberg Airport. Photo: Daniel Löb/dpa

19 July 2024, Bavaria, Nuremberg: Jolina and Omar from Erfurt wait with other travelers for their baggage to be processed in Departure Hall 1 at Nuremberg Airport. Worldwide problems in the computer systems are disrupting arrivals and departures for airlines at Nuremberg Airport. Photo: Daniel Löb/dpa

19 July 2024, Bavaria, Nuremberg: Travelers wait at the signposts with the Nuremberg Airport logo for their baggage handling in Departure Hall 1. Worldwide problems in the computer systems are disrupting airline arrivals and departures at Nuremberg Airport. Photo: Daniel Löb/dpa

19 July 2024, Bavaria, Nuremberg: Travelers wait at the signposts with the Nuremberg Airport logo for their baggage handling in Departure Hall 1. Worldwide problems in the computer systems are disrupting airline arrivals and departures at Nuremberg Airport. Photo: Daniel Löb/dpa

19 July 2024, Bavaria, Nuremberg: The departure hall at Nuremberg Airport is empty in front of the automated baggage check-in, while the display at Nuremberg Airport also shows delayed or canceled flights. Worldwide problems in the computer systems are disrupting arrivals and departures for airlines at Nuremberg Airport. Photo: Daniel Löb/dpa