Global IT outage causes chaos at airports and disrupts broadcasts

Key points

• Airports across the United States descended into chaos on Friday after a worldwide tech outage disrupted flights.
• The outage affected various computer systems, including those used for check-in and boarding.
• The outage also disrupted broadcasts in several countries.

Airports across the United States slowly descended into chaos early Friday after a worldwide tech outage disrupted flights and stranded thousands of passengers.

The outage, which began around 7:30 a.m. ET, affected various computer systems, including those used for check-in, boarding, and baggage handling.

The outage caused widespread delays and cancellations of flights, and some airports were forced to close temporarily.

The outage also disrupted broadcasts in several countries, including the United Kingdom, Germany, and France.

The cause of the outage is still under investigation.