<p class="ingestion featured-caption">Major airports have reported issues because of the IT outage, with some warning of delays and disruption.Nick Xydias</p><ul class="summary-list"><li>A major global IT outage is disrupting flights, retailers, and media outlets among other businesses. </li><li>It emerged after Microsoft reported problems with its online services.</li></ul><p>Major <a target="_blank" class href="https://www.businessinsider.com/mass-it-outage-companies-operations-airlines-affected-microsoft-crowdstrike-2024-7">airlines, banks, hospitals, and retailers</a> are experiencing <a target="_blank" class href="https://www.businessinsider.com/major-disruptions-airline-bank-london-stock-exchange-microsoft-outage-2024-7">widespread disruptions linked to an IT outage</a> after Microsoft reported problems with its online services, linked to an issue at cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike.</p><p>Here are photos showing how the outage is affecting people and businesses worldwide.</p>