The computer outage had a significant impact, especially at the Billings airport, where some travelers faced flight cancellations or delays.
Local companies like Q2 also experienced downtime, temporarily taking them off the air.
A global computer outage disrupted operations at various companies, affecting industries from airlines to hospitals to banks.
Cybersecurity firm Crowdstrike attributed the outage to a faulty Microsoft Windows update, ruling out a security incident or cyber attack.
Billings Logan International Airport resumed normal operations by late afternoon.
Delta and United were among the airlines that had to cancel or delay flights, according to Shane Ketterling, city of Billings assistant director of aviation and transit.
While many in Billings faced computer problems, it was travelers who bore the brunt of the outage.
Disrupted travel plans left passengers stranded at airports worldwide, with over 1,300 delays and cancellations reported before 6 a.m. mountain time.
Individuals like Frank Saafeld and Andy Lawrence found themselves stranded at Billings Logan after their flight was canceled, causing further complications for their journey to Manila.
Issues with rebooking and boarding passes highlighted the widespread impact of the technology outage.
Despite efforts to rebook, some travelers remained stuck and stranded overseas, facing uncertain timelines for their travel.
As technology-dependent as we have become, incidents like this remind us of our reliance on functioning computer systems.
The ripple effects of such outages are felt globally and locally, disrupting daily life and travel plans.
Reflecting on the chaos caused by the outage, individuals expressed disappointment and frustration at the unexpected turn of events.
