Alaska Airlines issues temporary ground stop

An Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 MAX 8 flight approaches an airport for a landing. (Photo: Kevin Carter, Getty Images)

(Photo: Kevin Carter, Getty Images)

Alaska Airlines has issued a temporary ground stop due to an IT outage, the airline reported on X Thursday, just before 4:30 p.m.

However, flights departing from the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport are exempt from the ground stop, KIRO 7 reported, citing the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) notice.

Alaska Airlines is experiencing an IT outage affecting operations. A temporary ground stop is in place. We apologize for the inconvenience. If you’re scheduled to fly tonight, please check your flight status before heading to the airport.

— Alaska Airlines News (@AlaskaAirNews) October 23, 2025

The ground stop has extended to Horizon Air, KIRO 7 noted.

Alaska Airlines urged travelers to check their flight status before heading to the airport.

“We apologize for the inconvenience,” Alaska Airlines wrote in its post.

Alaska Airlines reiterated its response in a statement to KIRO 7.

“Alaska Airlines is experiencing an IT outage affecting operations. A temporary ground stop is in place. We apologize for the inconvenience,” the airline wrote to the media outlet.

Contributing: KIRO 7

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