Based in Seattle, Alaska Airlines announced that normal operations resumed early Friday morning after lifting the ground stop at 11:30 p.m. Pacific Time (2:30 a.m. Eastern). The company assured travelers that efforts were underway to restore services swiftly and safely.

In a statement, the airline expressed its gratitude for the understanding shown by passengers whose travel plans were affected. Alaska Airlines urged customers to check their flight status prior to heading to the airport to ensure a smoother travel experience.

As the airline addresses these challenges, it remains committed to getting travelers to their destinations as soon as possible, while prioritizing safety and efficiency in its operations.

“We appreciate the patience of our guests whose travel plans have been disrupted. We’re working to get them to their destinations as quickly as we can,” the airline said. It encouraged customers to check their flight status before heading to the airport. 

Alaska Airlines has yet to release specific information on what caused the significant IT outage. 

As a result of the outage, the airline also canceled Friday’s planned conference call to discuss the company’s third-quarter 2025 financial results. 

Hawaiian Airlines, which was bought by Alaska Air Group last year, said its flights are operating as scheduled.

In July, Alaska grounded all of its flights for about three hours after the failure of a critical piece of hardware at a data center.

This is a developing story. Check back for updates.