Ever had your phone nag you about a software update right before you need to use it? Now imagine that, but for an entire airplane. That’s the vibe right now as Airbus is rolling out updates, and let’s just say some passengers are getting the ultimate “please restart” notification at 30,000 feet.

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Basically, Airbus has some important software patches to install across its fleet. It’s like a critical iOS update, but for the thing you’re currently flying in. This necessary maintenance means some planes are temporarily out of service, leading to the classic domino effect of delays and cancellations. It’s the aviation equivalent of your laptop taking 45 minutes to install updates right before a big presentation.

The funny part is the sheer relatability. We’ve all been that person frantically clicking “Remind Me Tomorrow” on a system update. You can almost picture a pilot in the cockpit, seeing a pop-up that says, “Airbus A320 Update 15.7.3 ready. Install now? This may take 20 minutes and require a reboot.” You just know someone, somewhere, tried to put it in airplane mode to avoid it.

It also adds a whole new layer of dread to the pre-flight announcement. Forget worrying about turbulence; now we have to wonder if the captain will say, “Ladies and gentlemen, we’re just waiting for this progress bar to hit 100%. We’ve got some great in-flight entertainment: watch this spinning wheel icon.” The only thing missing is the plane asking for your WiFi password to download the patch.

So next time you’re stuck at the gate, instead of getting mad, just nod knowingly. Your ride isn’t just a machine; it’s a giant gadget running on software that probably still has that one bug from 2019. In the end, we all have to deal with updates. At least this one doesn’t randomly change the location of the seatbelt sign icon for no reason. Probably.