Alaska Airlines has grounded its entire fleet because of an unspecified IT issue that has led to a temporary ground stop for operations. At the time of reporting, just eleven flights are in the air, affected by the late hour and the ongoing IT outage. The airline has not disclosed specific details about the incident but is suspected to be linked to the Scattered Spider ransomware gang, which has targeted other airlines in recent weeks. Passengers are advised to check their flight status before arriving at the airport.
Alaska Airlines has grounded its fleet due to an unspecified IT issue, affecting operations and leading to a temporary ground stop across its network.
The airline is reporting only eleven flights in operation, which is tied to both the IT incident and the late hour in US markets.
The nature of the incident has not been disclosed, but the Scattered Spider ransomware gang is suspected, as they have targeted multiple airlines recently.
Alaska Airlines has issued apologies for the inconvenience and encouraged customers to check flight statuses before heading to the airport.
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