A CrowdStrike update on Friday caused a global IT outage, disrupting flights, trains, and banks. Delta Air Lines was particularly badly impacted, canceling over 4,500 flights in four days, per FlightAware.
The air travel industry is still feeling the impacts of Friday's global tech outage, with some airlines like Delta (DAL) canceling and delaying more flights into Monday morning.
Delta Air Lines canceled more than 600 flights on Monday, as the U.S. air carrier continued to struggle to restore operations after last week's global cyber outage, even as other airlines were recovering from the incident.
24/7 Insights Delta Air Lines Inc.'s (NYSE: DAL) CEO has apologized for the flight cancellations due to a widespread tech outage.
Airlines, including Delta Air Lines, continued to struggle to restore operations two days after a faulty software update caused technological havoc worldwide and resulted in several carriers grounding flights.
Delta Air Lines is still struggling to overcome the disruptions caused by CrowdStrike's errant software update, cancelling 11% of its flights on Monday.
Delta Air Lines struggled on Sunday to restore normal operations after last week's crippling global cyber outage, canceling 1,250 flights beyond the 3,500 it had already scrapped.
Delta is struggling to recover from a global IT outage even as its competitors have largely returned to normal operations.
Delta (NYSE: DAL) reported its Q2 results last week, with revenues aligning and earnings exceeding our estimates. The company reported adjusted revenue of $15.45 billion and earnings of $2.36 on a per share and adjusted basis, compared to our estimates of $15.45 billion and $2.32, respectively.
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The Big Three airline will post its second-quarter earnings after Wednesday's closing bell.
Delta Air Lines reported second quarter earnings with revenues slightly exceeding expectations, but unit revenue growth lagging behind capacity growth. Despite challenges with cost absorption and unit revenue contraction, Delta saw growth in premium product sales and loyalty travel awards. Analysts see significant upside potential in the stock despite subdued sentiment and signs of overcapacity.