Delta Airlines computer outage - question. (1 Viewer)

[T J]

As many of you probably know, Delta had a computer outage last night in the wee hours into today which grounded their entire fleet of departures worldwide causing massive delays everywhere. They are apparently now resuming flights but definitely some cancellations throughout the system as well.

My question is this (selfishly asking): I fly tomorrow morning on Delta at 8:10am through Atlanta. Assuming the computer system is back up 100% today, is there any reason to think my flight tomorrow will be backed up as a result of today's system wide delays?

 

[Cjw_55106]

No one here can answer that with any certainty. The only recourse you have is to wait it out until the time gets closer and see what the airline has to say. 

 

[Scoresman]

When Southwest had a similar problem last month, there were delays that trickled into the couple days after.

 

[T J]

No one here can answer that with any certainty. The only recourse you have is to wait it out until the time gets closer and see what the airline has to say.

Ya, I know. I just wasn't sure how that worked. I know if it's an individual flight that's delayed, it's tough luck for that flight, but when it's the whole system? Wasn't sure. Definitely going to be keeping tabs before I head to the airport tomorrow.

 

[Cjw_55106]

Good luck! 

 

[Galileo]

I'm flying Delta in December.  Think it will all be worked out by then? 

 

[Zegras11]

Just saw a FB post and a friend traveling from Boise to Austin was only delayed two hours today.

 

[tone1oc]

You should be fine, just don't carry more than 2 oz. of liquid in your carry on.

 

[James Daulton]

Perhaps check before you leave for your flight?

 

[T J]

Perhaps check before you leave for your flight?

I am for sure. Just didn't know if the system would still be in disarray tomorrow. I guess I'll find out.

 

[Cjw_55106]

I am for sure. Just didn't know if the system would still be in disarray tomorrow. I guess I'll find out.

Are they still showing your flight as "on time"?

 

[RokNRole]

Those poor Delta stockholders probably took a terrible hit and all you are worried about is your flight being delayed?

 

[ffldrew]

Your seat and flight should be ok - but these backups cause havoc on connecting flights and there will be a lot of overbooked flights in the following days. Don't be late - check in early - and if they can do it to your satisfaction you could get a buyout offer at the gate that could get you a free trip. Be careful to make sure they have you rebooked properly if you take the deal

 

[The General]

Anything is possible with Delta, they'd stick you  with the cargo if they could sell seats there.

 

[James Daulton]

Honestly, it's kind of what you get for trying to fly Delta in the first place.

 

[T J]

Honestly, it's kind of what you get for trying to fly Delta in the first place.

I like Delta for the most part. Usually go through Detroit and have rarely had problems.

 

[James Daulton]

I like Delta for the most part. Usually go through Detroit and have rarely had problems.

Alright, calm down bro.  I'm not trying to get you a riled up.  Jeez.

 

[Chemical X]

1) morning

2) delta

3) thru atlanta

do the maff

 

[ClownCausedChaos2]

I'm flying Delta in December.  Think it will all be worked out by then? 

December of what year?

 

[EYLive]

West coast flights for this evening are scheduled to be on time. FWIW

 

[SWC]

I like Delta for the most part. Usually go through Detroit and have rarely had problems.

Alright, calm down bro.  I'm not trying to get you a riled up.  Jeez.

no kidding simmer down brohan no need for that type of language take that to the time out bank bromigo 

 

[JNox3]

Delta just called to let me know your flight is going to be delayed. 

 

[Sand]

Honestly, it's kind of what you get for trying to fly Delta in the first place.

As opposed to whom?  Of the major carriers I'd put them near the top.  Probably a bit under SW, but way better than United or AA.

 

[Cjw_55106]

As opposed to whom?  Of the major carriers I'd put them near the top.  Probably a bit under SW, but way better than United or AA.

I've had no bad experiences with Delta. 

Any luck TJ? I see 250 flights have been canceled. 

 

[SWC]

the last time i flew the airline cut my left leg off with a radial saw but i do not hold it against them things just happen take that to the bank bromigos 

 

[VA703]

id say SW sucks you have a mad dash to jump on the plane and run to a seat FCFS. f that. I like my assigned seats so I can fight someone that tries to steal it

 

[Chemical X]

As many of you probably know, Delta had a computer outage last night in the wee hours into today which grounded their entire fleet of departures worldwide causing massive delays everywhere. They are apparently now resuming flights but definitely some cancellations throughout the system as well.

My question is this (selfishly asking): I fly tomorrow morning on Delta at 8:10am through Atlanta. Assuming the computer system is back up 100% today, is there any reason to think my flight tomorrow will be backed up as a result of today's system wide delays?

I assume you are stuck on the tarmac somewhere in hellta

 

[T J]

Delayed in Atlanta currently as a matter of fact.

 

[Zegras11]

Delayed in Atlanta currently as a matter of fact.

Isn't that a given in Atlanta? 

 

[Cjw_55106]

nearly 400 Delta flights had been scrubbed and more than 700 delayed, according to tracking service FlightStats Inc.

 

[Sand]

Isn't that a given in Atlanta? 

True - Atlanta has lots of issues with low visibility.  With the weather today it may have been a mess, anyway.  Super humid down in the SE this week.