Microsoft Windows issues have caused problems at several airports across the country. The check-in systems in those airports are not working properly due to which flights are getting delayed. Flights at various airports including that of Shamshabad have been affected.
Flight Delays at Shamshabad Airport
- Several arrivals in Shamshabad airport are running late. This created inconveniences for passengers, including Ayyappa devotees who are on their way to Sabarimala. Moreover, several flights starting from Shamshabad to Delhi, Madurai, Bengaluru, Goa, Kolkata, and Bhubaneswar have also been canceled.
- Officials further informed that flights to Shamshabad from Goa, Ahmedabad, Madurai, Bengaluru, Delhi, Bhubaneswar, and Chennai have also been canceled. The airlines confirmed that these cancellations were due to maintenance issues. A total of seven departures and twelve arrivals at Shamshabad Airport were canceled on Wednesday.
Check-In System Problems
- The disruptions in the flight services seem to be related to technical problems in the check-in systems. A notification has been provided to the passengers that “Microsoft Windows services have been disrupted around the world.” Because of this, IT systems and check-in counters are not functioning.
- The check-in and boarding are being done manually at airports now, delaying the flight services. IndiGo, SpiceJet, Akasa Air, and Air India Express are some of the airlines that have faced problems regarding this issue. Neither Microsoft nor the airlines have issued official statements regarding the problem. Reports say these issues began at some airports on Tuesday night.
Previous Technical Issues
Recently, hundreds of flights at several airports, including Delhi, were disrupted due to technical problems. The government confirmed that GPS spoofing was the reason behind this disruption. In Parliament, it was explained that attempts were made to interfere with the GNSS, or Global Navigation Satellite System. GPS spoofing involves sending false signals to redirect aircraft and manipulate navigation systems.
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