Ryanair suffers massive IT outage, affecting flights across Europe

Airline urges passengers to check app for flight updates as disruption continues

Outage began around 6pm Eastern Time, affecting both Ryanair's website and app

Ryanair is experiencing a major IT outage that is affecting flights across Europe.

The airline is advising that anyone travelling today should check the Ryanair app for updates on their flight. It says its outage started at about 1800 ET.

The outage is affecting both Ryanair's website and app, and is causing problems with check-in, boarding, and flight rebooking. A number of flights have already been delayed or cancelled as a result of the outage.

Ryanair has not yet provided any information on when the outage is expected to be resolved. However, it is advising passengers to arrive at the airport at least three hours before their scheduled departure time in order to allow for extra time for check-in and security.

The outage is the latest in a series of IT problems that have affected airlines in recent months. In April, British Airways and Iberia were both hit by IT outages that caused widespread disruption for passengers. In May, easyJet was forced to cancel hundreds of flights due to an IT glitch.

The IT outages are highlighting the increasing reliance of airlines on technology, and the potential for disruption when systems fail.

Conclusion

The Ryanair IT outage is a reminder of the importance of having a reliable IT system in place. When systems fail, it can have a major impact on businesses and customers alike. Businesses should invest in robust IT systems and have contingency plans in place to minimise the impact of outages.