Airports nationwide recovering from delays, cancelations due to tech glitch [Video]

AUSTIN, Texas – Airports globally, and here in Austin, are recovering from flight delays and cancelations following a glitch at the Austin-based cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike.

The software company created to protect data caused a massive global computer outage on Friday.

Austin Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) looked completely different compared to Friday. There were no massive crowds and long lines at the airport after the error at CrowdStrike left thousands of travelers stranded.

Many travelers say they were frustrated by the inconvenience just 24 hours ago.

“I had to rebook a flight and my next flight home will be Sunday sometime. I am not sure when yet. I just feel that the data center world, Microsoft, would be more reliable,” says traveler Jake Brown.

The CEO of CrowdStrike announced on X, formerly Twitter, the issue was identified, and a fix was deployed the same day.

“Even though the outage has been contained and airlines are operating, we …