Global Tech Issues Disrupt Major Airlines' Operations

Technical issues have affected the booking engine of Scandinavian airline SAS, causing delays. Major U.S. airlines and other companies across the globe also reported system outages disrupting their operations. However, Nordic carrier Norwegian Air and Finnair reported minimal to no disruptions.

Technical problems have hit the booking engine of Scandinavian airline SAS, preventing online ticket bookings, according to an announcement on the company's website on Friday. Despite the setbacks, SAS remains fully operational but is anticipating some delays, a spokesperson for the airline confirmed.

In broader news, major U.S. airlines were forced to order ground stops on Friday due to communication issues. System outages have also impacted a range of other sectors including media companies, banks, and telecoms firms globally, causing widespread operational disruptions.

Meanwhile, Nordic carrier Norwegian Air reported minimal disruption, with its online booking system working normally and only one delayed round trip to Berlin. Norwegian Air's spokesperson indicated they are closely monitoring the situation. Similarly, Finnair reported no impact from the global outage.