IT outage causes nearly 170 flight delays, 60 cancellations at Orlando International Airport

Flights from several major U.S. carriers, including Delta, United, and American Airlines, have been grounded.

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The move came after the airlines told the Federal Aviation Administration they were experiencing communication issues.

At least 170 flights have been delayed, and 60 have been canceled at Orlando International Airport.

Several flights at the Orlando International Airport were canceled and delayed Friday morning.

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IT outages have been reported worldwide, impacting banks, airports, and airlines.

There were at least 19 delays and 10 cancellations at OIA as of early Friday morning.

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It’s still unclear how the internet outages are connected to the flight issues.

American Airlines released a statement on social media saying it is aware of a technology issue with a vendor that is impacting multiple carriers.

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OIA officials advise travelers to check with their airlines before heading to the airport.

Channel 9 has a crew working to gather more details and will provide updates on Eyewitness News.

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