Computer Glitch Grounds Alaska Airlines Fleet: FAA Approves Emergency Stop- What Happened?
Anchorage, Alaska – Alaska Airlines faced a significant setback on Wednesday morning when it was forced to ground its entire U.S. fleet due to issues arising from a computer system upgrade. The Seattle-based airline revealed that the problem occurred during a system upgrade used for calculating weight and balance. As a result, the Federal Aviation Administration implemented a ground stop for all Alaska and Horizon flights at around 10:50 a.m. ET, causing disruptions for travelers. …