Alaska Airlines
Alaska Airlines Resumes Service After IT Outage Causes 229 Flight Cancellations
Oct 24, 2025 05:20 pm CST
Alaska Airlines has resumed operations after an IT outage forced the cancellation of 229 flights. The airline is working to reposition aircraft and crews while assisting affected passengers. Travelers are advised to check flight status before heading to the airport, as additional disruptions may occur. This follows a similar technology failure that affected the carrier in July.
Alaska Airlines Temporarily Grounds Flights Nationwide Due to IT System Outage
Oct 24, 2025 10:13 am CST
Alaska Airlines has implemented a temporary ground stop for all its flights due to an information technology outage affecting operations. The airline has advised passengers to check flight status before traveling to airports, with the disruption affecting Alaska Air and Horizon Air services while Hawaiian Airlines continues normal operations.
Alaska Airlines Flight Makes Emergency Landing After Passenger Physically Assaults Cabin Crew
Oct 18, 2025 11:01 pm CST
An Alaska Airlines flight from Portland to Dallas was forced to make an emergency landing in Boise, Idaho after a 61-year-old passenger physically attacked two cabin crew members. The woman, Tracy Barkhimer, displayed erratic behavior mid-flight and has subsequently been arrested and banned from the airline. The incident caused a 90-minute delay, but flight attendants were medically cleared to continue their duties.