Global internet outage impacting Syracuse Airport, Upstate hospital services

SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) –- A global internet outage is affecting airlines, banks, media and offices from the U.S. to Australia and right here at home.

We’ve just learned all Upstate Hospital locations are facing disruptions. This includes outpatient services, procedures, and lab appointments. If you have an appointment this morning, call your doctor’s office.

Overnight, American Airlines, United and Delta asked the FAA for global ground stop on all flights. The FAA is telling air traffic controllers to tell pilots, that airlines are experiencing communication issues.

At Syracuse Hancock International Airport, one flight has been cancelled, a number of other flights are telling passengers to, “go to gate.” Other flights are still scheduled to depart “on time.” Long lines are being reported at the airport.

This is a developing story. NewsChannel 9 will update you as we learn more.