Microsoft Outage News: Microsoft Outage Hits Outlook and Teams, IndiGo and Air India Issue Travel Advisories
Microsoft Outage News
A global Microsoft outage has disrupted several digital services, including Outlook and Microsoft Teams, affecting businesses and airline operations in India. IndiGo and Air India have also reported disruptions and issued advisories to passengers.
The outage has affected Microsoft’s cloud-based services, creating problems for users trying to access emails, communicate through Teams and use other online platforms. The disruption has raised concerns among businesses that depend on Microsoft’s services for their daily operations.
Indian airlines have also faced operational challenges due to the outage. IndiGo and Air India have advised passengers to stay updated about their flight status and allow extra time at airports.
IndiGo asked passengers to use its AI-powered virtual assistant, 6E Skai, through its website or mobile application for urgent assistance. The airline said other customer support channels remained available.
Air India, however, confirmed that its flight operations and communication channels were working normally. The airline said it had temporarily rerouted customer emails to ensure that passengers could continue receiving support. It also maintained its usual 24-hour email response timeline.
Akasa Air also reported delays in its email support services. The airline advised passengers to contact its 24-hour customer care centre or reach out through social media for immediate help.
The Microsoft outage began late Thursday night and continued into Friday. Users across India reported problems accessing Outlook, Teams and other Microsoft 365 services.
Microsoft said some of its servers had unexpectedly become unavailable, putting additional pressure on the remaining infrastructure. The company was working to restore services and investigate the root cause. It also said it had not identified any malicious activity behind the disruption.
Ajeet Yadav is an aviation enthusiast covering airline news, airports, aircraft, and industry developments through well-researched and reliable reporting.
