Alaska Airlines Restores Flight Operations Following Temporary Technical Disruption

Alaska Airlines has successfully resumed its flight operations after addressing a significant technical malfunction that affected its entire system for about three hours. The airline announced the issue, which led to a widespread ground halt for all Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air flights, occurred at approximately 8 p.m. Pacific Time on Sunday.

The ground halt was officially lifted at 11 p.m., as confirmed by a social media update from the Seattle-based carrier. The company indicated that as they work to reposition their aircraft and flight crews, passengers may still experience some disruptions. They advised that it would take time for operations to stabilize and return to normal.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) corroborated the ground stop, noting that it applied to all mainline and Horizon aircraft operated by Alaska Airlines, which is a subsidiary of the main airline.

This incident comes shortly after the National Transportation Safety Board recognized the crew aboard Alaska Airlines Flight 1282 for their exemplary management of a critical situation that occurred on January 5, 2024. During that flight, a door plug panel detached shortly after takeoff, creating a breach that endangered the cabin environment. The crew's prompt actions were pivotal in ensuring the safety of all passengers on board.

In September, Alaska Airlines experienced a similar situation when its operations were briefly halted in Seattle due to a separate unspecified technical issue, which was resolved within a few hours. The airline's ability to manage such incidents effectively is crucial for maintaining passenger trust and operational reliability.