Flying today? Here’s how to handle the Microsoft outage impact

Your flight is probably delayed, but that doesn’t mean you have to spend all day at the airport.

If you’re traveling by plane today, don’t be surprised if you encounter a delay. On Friday morning, a major Microsoft outage caused by an update from cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike disrupted around 365 apps, disconnected emergency phone lines, booted broadcasters off the air, and forced airlines to ground flights.