Alaska Airlines has grounded all its flights, including those operated by its regional subsidiary, Horizon Air, due to an IT outage affecting operations. The grounding began at approximately 20:00 PT (23:00 ET) on March 10, 2024, and has significant implications for air travel across its network.
The airline confirmed the ground stop in a statement to CNN, noting that it had requested a temporary, system-wide halt for both Alaska and Horizon Air flights until the issue is resolved. Horizon Air primarily serves the Pacific Northwest and Alaska, making this outage particularly impactful for travelers in those regions.
In a post on social media platform X, Alaska Airlines indicated that the IT outage was “affecting operations” and confirmed that a temporary ground stop was in place. The airline did not specify the cause of the outage but cautioned passengers about potential delays throughout the evening. Travelers were advised to check their flight status before heading to the airport.
Alaska Airlines expressed its regret for the inconvenience caused to its guests, stating, “There will be residual impacts to our operation throughout the evening.”
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) reported that the request to ground all Alaska Airlines mainline flights was made around 22:52 ET. This disruption has raised concerns among passengers and industry observers, prompting many to seek updates on the situation.
As the situation develops, Alaska Airlines is expected to provide further information regarding the restoration of normal operations. Passengers are encouraged to stay informed and check for updates from the airline as efforts to resolve the IT issues continue.
