01 Apr 2019 | 12:30 PM UTC
US: Nationwide flight disruptions due to system-wide outages April 1
Significant flight delays and cancelations reported across US states April 1; lingering transportation disruptions are possible
Event
Widespread air transportation disruptions are being reported as of the morning (local time) of Monday, April 1, as multiple airlines experience system-wide outages. Delta, Southwest, JetBlue, Alaska, and United airlines have announced that their operations have been affected. It remains unclear when flight operations will resume; disruptions are likely to persist in the coming hours.
Advice
Individuals are advised to monitor developments to the situation, confirm flight reservations prior to departure for the airport, and contact their airline directly for more information.