Status Update On NYC Trains, Buses & Flights Following Worldwide IT Outage
While New Yorkers slept this morning, a massive IT outage from Microsoft disrupted trains, planes, and businesses all over the world. According to cyber security firm CrowdStrike, the outage was a result of an update gone wrong to technology using Microsoft Windows.
“CrowdStrike is actively working with customers impacted by a defect found in a single content update for Windows hosts. Mac and Linux hosts are not impacted. This is not a security incident or cyberattack,” said CEO of CrowdStrike George Kurtz. “The issue has been identified, isolated and a fix has been deployed.”
How is NYC dealing with outage?
In response to the events, a spokesperson from the Adams administration posted to X, “We’re aware of the global technical outage involving CrowdStrike and are currently assessing the full impact it may have on city operations. At this time, critical infrastructure and emergency operations, including the 911 call system, have not been impacted.”
Deputy Mayor for Communications, Fabien Levy, assured that any disruptions to citywide systems are being tirelessly worked on.
How are NYC flights affected by the outage?
For NYC, numerous planes were canceled or delayed. According the FAA, there were a total of 126 flight cancellations at NYC airports (LGA, JFK and Newark). Across the country however, more than 1,000 flights were canceled.
Be sure to check your flight status before heading the airport, urges Port Authority.
How are NYC trains & buses affected by the outage?
Trains and buses are operating this morning. However, the MTA noted that some customer information systems were temporarily down as of 5am. Therefore, commuters ability to view certain train information might not be available. The MTA advises riders to listen for announcements at stations.
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