OCOEE. SENAIT GEBREGIORGIS WESH TWO NEWS. ALSO BREAKING AT NOON, THE FAA JUST LIFTED A GROUND STOP FOR ALL ALASKA AIRLINES FLIGHTS. WE’RE TAKING A LIVE LOOK AT THE AIRPORT TOWERS RIGHT NOW. THEY DO NOT HAVE FLIGHTS FROM THAT AIRLINE IN AND OUT OF ORLANDO. ALASKA AIRLINES SAID IN A STATEMENT THAT AN ISSUE CAME UP WHILE THE AIRLINE WAS PERFORMING AN UPGRADE TO THE SYSTEM THAT CALCULATES THE WEIGHT AND THE BALANCE, BUT IT LO
Nationwide ground stop for Alaska Airlines flights lifted
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Updated: 12:58 PM CDT Apr 17, 2024
A ground stop that earlier paused Alaska Airlines’ flights nationwide has been lifted."This morning, we experienced an issue while performing an upgrade to the system that calculates our weight and balance. Out of an abundance of caution, we requested a ground stop for all Alaska and Horizon flights, which was instituted at approximately 7:30 a.m. PT. The issue was mitigated and the ground stop for Alaska and Horizon flights expired at 8:30 a.m. PT," the airline said in a statement.The Federal Aviation Administration had earlier grounded Alaska Airlines flights nationwide at the airline’s request.The airline statement adds: "We have begun releasing flights. Residual delays are expected throughout the day. We apologize for the inconvenience and encourage guests to check the status of their flights on alaskaair.com or the Alaska App prior to heading to the airport."
A ground stop that earlier paused Alaska Airlines’ flights nationwide has been lifted.
"This morning, we experienced an issue while performing an upgrade to the system that calculates our weight and balance. Out of an abundance of caution, we requested a ground stop for all Alaska and Horizon flights, which was instituted at approximately 7:30 a.m. PT. The issue was mitigated and the ground stop for Alaska and Horizon flights expired at 8:30 a.m. PT," the airline said in a statement.
The Federal Aviation Administration had earlier grounded Alaska Airlines flights nationwide at the airline’s request.
The airline statement adds: "We have begun releasing flights. Residual delays are expected throughout the day. We apologize for the inconvenience and encourage guests to check the status of their flights on alaskaair.com or the Alaska App prior to heading to the airport."
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