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Considering check-in and reservation status in general appears to be down I'm guessing this outage is relatively widespread. Assuming what you've heard is corr

• ethbro 10y ago
  If it is power issues and some bit of infrastructure deep in the back end took a nosedive, wouldn't be surprised if it effects multiple front end systems.
  • snuxoll 10y ago
    Considering it's an airline, it's likely either a IBM i or a IBM Z System where they track everything relating to their flights (schedules, reservations, checked luggage, etc). A lot of companies (mine included) seem to thing these devices are high-availability giants and never test what happens should they go down. I know if ours ever took a dump we would be in some big trouble (though we could function for at least 24 hours).
• rasz_pl 10y ago
  I am having a strong Deja Vu right now. I remember EXACTLY the same scenario happening a ~year ago. Hmmm http://qz.com/417617/every-united-airlines-flight-was-grounded-this-morning-in-the-us/ http://qz.com/417617/every-united-airlines-flight-was-ground... and again http://www.pcworld.com/article/2945552/united-airlines-flights-grounded-by-network-connectivity-issues.html http://www.pcworld.com/article/2945552/united-airlines-fligh... and again http://newyork.cbslocal.com/2016/05/29/computer-system-shuts-down-at-jfk-terminal-7-passengers-say-airline-staff-handwriting-boarding-passes/ http://newyork.cbslocal.com/2016/05/29/computer-system-shuts...