***UPDATE: Delta has now tweeted that “@Delta ground stop has been lifted & limited departures resuming following power outage in ATL that impacted Delta computer systems”.
“@Delta customers headed to airports should expect delays/cancellations. Customer service agents doing everything they can to help.”****
Delta has suspended all departing flights due to a nationwide system outage, the airline has confirmed.
The US carrier is advising all customers to check the status of flights before heading to the airport.
All flights enroute are operating normally, Delta confirmed on its Twitter page.
BBT will update this article as it gets more information.