Alaska Airlines experienced a significant IT outage, prompting a system-wide ground stop for both its flights and Horizon Air. The outage began at approximately 8pm Pacific on Sunday, resulting in ongoing impacts to operations throughout the evening. The FAA confirmed that all affected destinations were included in the ground stop. This incident follows a prior grounding in April 2024 due to system errors regarding weight calculations. Increasing concerns about cybersecurity are highlighted by various incidents affecting airlines globally, suggesting growing vulnerabilities in the aviation sector.
Alaska Airlines experienced an IT outage, leading to a temporary ground stop for its fleet and Horizon Air flights. The outage occurred at 8pm Pacific on Sunday.
The Federal Aviation Administration reported all destinations affected by the ground stop of Alaska's mainline aircraft and Horizon's operations.
In April 2024, Alaska had previously grounded its entire fleet due to a system issue related to weight and balance calculations.
Concerns about cybersecurity in aviation are rising as tech companies warn of threats from hacking groups targeting the sector.
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