Computer problem grounds Delta Air Lines flights Friday morning
Detroit Metro Airport. (Kirk Fisher, detroit metro airport)
ROMULUS, Mich. – Detroit Metro Airport has issued a statement about the ground stop affecting Delta Air Lines flights on Friday morning.
A computer issue caused the ground stop, which is in effect until at least 8 a.m. Friday but could be extended, according to the Federal Aviation Administration.
Here is a statement from DTW:
Delta Air Lines is experiencing a network outage affecting operations at the McNamara Terminal.
Delta has initiated a ground stop for its flights while the airline works to resolve the issue.
This situation is specific to Delta and is not impacting other airlines at DTW. We will share updates as they become available.
As always, customers should check their flight status with their airline before heading to the airport.
Detroit Metro Airport
We don’t have more specific information about the computer outage, but the server behind DTW’s systems says IT maintenance is underway.
Local 4 started receiving calls around 5 a.m. from people who were having problems at DTW.
The FAA says there is a “medium” — 30-60%, to be more specific — chance that the ground stop will be extended beyond 7 a.m.
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