Delta flights canceled and delayed by worldwide computer outage

LOS ANGELES — Delta Airlines lifted a ground stop today that was ordered after a power outage in Atlanta wreaked havoc with the company’s computer systems, the airline aounced.

A statement on the airline’s website, posted at 5:40 a.m., said the ground stop “has been lifted and limited departures are resuming following a power outage in Atlanta that impacted Delta computer systems and operations worldwide.”

“Cancellations and delays continue,” the airline said. “Customers heading to the airport(s) should expect delays and cancellations. While inquiries are high and wait times are long, our customer service agents are doing everything they can to assist. There may also be some lag time in the display of accurate flight status at delta.com, the Fly Delta App and from Delta representatives on the phone and in airport.”

Also a “travel waiver” system was in effect to help people who need to reschedule. Information is available at http://www.delta.com/content/www/en_US/traveling-with-us/advisories/system-outage.html.

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