Alaska Airlines flights grounded across US due to IT outage

October 24, 2025

Alaska Airlines implemented a temporary ground stop at all US airports on Thursday due to an IT outage affecting their operations. The airline, which serves 140 destinations globally, stated they were actively working to restore operations but didn't specify how long the disruption would last or how many flights were impacted. The ground stop also affected Horizon Air, which operates under Alaska Airlines, as confirmed by the Federal Aviation Administration.

Who is affected

Alaska Airlines passengers and travelers at US airports
Horizon Air passengers (as Horizon Air is operated by Alaska Airlines)
The Alaska Air Group (parent company based in Seattle)
Air traffic controllers and airport staff handling Alaska Airlines operations

What action is being taken

Alaska Airlines has implemented a "temporary ground stop" for all flights at US airports
The airline is "actively restoring operations" following the IT outage
The Federal Aviation Administration is monitoring the situation through an advisory

Why it matters

The outage disrupts service across Alaska Airlines' extensive network of 140 global destinations, including 37 US states and 12 countries
This is the second IT outage affecting Alaska Airlines in 2023, indicating potential recurring technical issues
The disruption compounds existing US air travel complications stemming from the recent government shutdown and air traffic controller shortages
Hawaiian Airlines, which merged with Alaska Airlines last year, remains unaffected by the ground stop

What's next

No explicit next steps stated in the article

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