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Microsoft Outage Disrupts Delhi Airlines, Cancels Three Flights, Delays Two
✍️ NDTV
🗓 13 Nov 2026, 04:39 PM
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A technical outage at Microsoft disrupted airline operations in Delhi, resulting in three flight cancellations and two delays, according to NDTV.
A Microsoft service disruption on Wednesday affected the computer systems used by airlines operating out of Delhi, forcing operational changes at the capital's airports. The outage led to the cancellation of three scheduled flights and delayed the departure of two others, NDTV reported.
Airlines rely on Microsoft cloud platforms for reservation, check‑in and flight‑management software. When the services went down, staff were unable to access real‑time data, prompting the immediate suspension of affected services to ensure passenger safety and data integrity.
The affected carriers have not disclosed the specific routes or airlines involved, but the incident underscores the growing dependence of the aviation sector on third‑party technology providers. Officials said they are working with Microsoft to restore full functionality and to prevent similar disruptions in the future.
No injuries or security incidents were reported, and passengers were rebooked or refunded in line with airline policies. The incident is being monitored by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation for any broader impact on air traffic.
Airlines rely on Microsoft cloud platforms for reservation, check‑in and flight‑management software. When the services went down, staff were unable to access real‑time data, prompting the immediate suspension of affected services to ensure passenger safety and data integrity.
The affected carriers have not disclosed the specific routes or airlines involved, but the incident underscores the growing dependence of the aviation sector on third‑party technology providers. Officials said they are working with Microsoft to restore full functionality and to prevent similar disruptions in the future.
No injuries or security incidents were reported, and passengers were rebooked or refunded in line with airline policies. The incident is being monitored by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation for any broader impact on air traffic.