Government officials are investigating Delta Air Lines after a CrowdStrike IT outage caused disruptions in the airline industry. The U.S. Department of Transportation is probing Delta after canceling thousands of flights. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg opened an investigation to ensure passenger rights are upheld.
Key Points
CrowdStrike IT outage caused disruptions in the airline industry
Delta Air Lines under investigation by U.S. Department of Transportation
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg ensures passenger rights are upheld
Thousands of flights canceled due to IT outage
CrowdStrike's faulty Windows update caused the IT disruption
Pros
Government oversight to ensure passenger rights are protected
Transparency in investigating the cause of IT outage
Cons
Massive disruptions in the airline industry and other sectors