Dubai International Airport, one of the world’s busiest airports and the hub of Emirates airline, announced on Friday that it has resumed normal operations after a global system outage affected the check-in process for some airlines.
Impact And Response
Dubai Airports stated that the outage impacted some airlines operating from Terminal 1 and Terminal 2. The check-in process was quickly switched to an alternative system, allowing normal operations to resume swiftly.
“Dubai Airports can confirm that operations are back to normal following a global system outage that affected some airlines,” the statement said.
Specific Airline Impacts
Flydubai: Operating from Terminal 2, Flydubai reported no impact on its operations due to the outage.
Emirates: Emirates, operating from Terminal 3, stated that its flight operations were not affected. However, the airline warned of potential delays later in the day due to the knock-on effect from delayed departures at other airports.
Etihad Airways: Based in Abu Dhabi’s Zayed International Airport, Etihad Airways reported normal operations but cautioned about possible limited delays across its network due to the global outage.
Broader Global Impact
The global IT outage has disrupted operations for carriers, media companies, banks, and telecom firms worldwide. The interconnected nature of modern systems highlights the broad impact such outages can have across multiple industries.
While Dubai International Airport and several airlines have managed to restore normal operations, the global IT outage underscores the importance of robust backup systems and quick response strategies to mitigate disruption.
With Inputs from Reuters
