Global IT Outage Disrupts Flights in Kolkata

Due to a global IT outage, at least 25 flights to and from Kolkata have been canceled until 3 pm. The disruption has affected 14 departures and 11 arrivals, with further delays as airlines issue boarding passes manually. A passenger advisory has been issued.

At least 25 flights to and from Kolkata have been canceled due to a global IT outage, an official confirmed on Thursday. The disruptions, which lasted until 3 pm, affected 14 departures and 11 arrivals from various airlines at NSCBI Airport.

A spokesperson for the airport urged passengers to stay updated by contacting their respective airlines. 'As worldwide systems are impacted due to the ongoing IT outage, flight operations are disrupted across the country,' the AAI authorities posted on X.

The situation has led to significant delays as airlines resort to issuing boarding passes manually, further complicating the travel experience for passengers. The airport has issued advisories to help travelers navigate the disruptions.