Australian airlines Virgin Australia and Qantas Airways faced significant disruptions on Friday as a result of a large-scale IT outage affecting multiple airlines and businesses. Virgin Australia acknowledged the issue and assured that they are actively working to resolve it promptly. Similarly, Qantas Airways confirmed experiencing system impacts due to a global software problem, leading to potential delays in their operations.
As a consequence of the technical disruptions, both Melbourne and Sydney airports reported operational challenges. Sydney Airport stated that flights were still operating, albeit with possible delays throughout the evening. To mitigate the situation, the airport activated contingency plans and deployed additional staff to manage the terminals efficiently.
Meanwhile, Melbourne Airport highlighted that the global technology issue was affecting procedures for certain airlines. Passengers were advised to allocate extra time for check-in processes to accommodate any potential delays in flight schedules.
The airlines and airports involved are actively collaborating with their respective service providers to address the IT outage and restore normal operations as swiftly as possible. Despite the disruptions, efforts are being made to ensure minimal inconvenience to passengers and maintain the safety and efficiency of air travel services.
