Thousands of flights cancelled across the world after major Microsoft outage

Thousands of flights were cancelled and many were forced to land after the major Microsoft outage that affected travel across the world. The outage, that happened after a routine software update, caused long lines and left travelers without plans. NBC News Digital is a collection of innovative and powerful news brands that deliver compelling, diverse and engaging news stories. NBC News Digital features NBCNews.com, MSNBC.com, TODAY.com, Nightly News, Meet the Press, Dateline, and the existing apps and digital extensions of these respective properties. We deliver the best in breaking news, live video coverage, original journalism and segments from your favorite NBC News Shows.