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"FAA Lifts Temporary Ground Stop, Alaska Airlines Resumes Flights"
transportation1 year ago

"FAA Lifts Temporary Ground Stop, Alaska Airlines Resumes Flights"

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has lifted a temporary nationwide ground stop advisory for all Alaska Airlines flights after the airline experienced an issue with its weight and balance system. The ground stop, which affected Alaska and Horizon flights but not SkyWest, was issued at 7:30 a.m. PT and lifted an hour later. Alaska Airlines has begun releasing flights, but residual delays are expected throughout Wednesday, and travelers are advised to check the status of their flights online or through the carrier's app before heading to the airport.

"Alaska Airlines Resumes Flights Following Grounding Over Technical Issue"
transportation1 year ago

"Alaska Airlines Resumes Flights Following Grounding Over Technical Issue"

Alaska Airlines and its regional carrier Horizon Air experienced a temporary halt in all departures due to an issue with the system that calculates weight and balance, which was later resolved, prompting the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration to cancel the ground stop. The airline attributed the problem to an upgrade to the system. Residual flight delays are expected throughout the day, and the carrier is working to address passenger concerns. Shares of Alaska Air Group, the airline's owner, initially dipped but later recovered.

"FAA Imposes Nationwide Groundstop on Alaska Airlines Flights"
transportation1 year ago

"FAA Imposes Nationwide Groundstop on Alaska Airlines Flights"

The Federal Aviation Administration has lifted a temporary groundstop of Alaska Airlines flights after the airline experienced a technical issue with its weight and balance system, which lasted for about an hour. The issue arose during an upgrade to the system, prompting the FAA to initially ground all Alaska and Horizon flights. The groundstop was lifted after the technical problem was resolved, but the exact number of affected flights remains unclear.