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The connection between flight delays and cabin crews' pay

by Kai Ryssdal and Sarah Leeson
Sep 16, 2024
Delayed flights aren't just a hassle for flyers but also for flight attendants, explains Whizy Kim of Vox.
In the warmer months this year, about 25% of flights were delayed.
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How the CrowdStrike outage turned Atlanta's airport into a "madhouse"

by Marlon Hyde
Jul 24, 2024
Hundreds of suitcases. Seas of people. Hours of delays. Passengers at Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport voice their frustrations.
People wait in line and try and find their bags at Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport on July 20.
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Passengers' rights as software outage continues to disrupt flights

by Samantha Fields
Jul 23, 2024
The effects of Friday's CrowdStrike software outage rumble on but passengers have a right to some compensation if their plans were disrupted.
Thousands of flights have been delayed or canceled as a result of the CrowdStrike outage that started late last week.
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When businesses run standardized software, small problems can quickly grow

by Stephanie Hughes
Jul 22, 2024
A flaw in a core piece of popular software can cause widespread problems, as was the case Friday. 
There are legitimate reasons why firms and entire sectors might use the same cybersecurity software.
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What is CrowdStrike?

by Elizabeth Trovall
Jul 19, 2024
The cybersecurity firm suddenly gained fame because a global tech outage was tied to its products. Here's what it does and what happened.
A technology glitch caused disruptions at airports and across many industries Friday.
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