US: Alaska Air IT Outage Grounds Flights for Hours, Forcing Flight Cancellations

Alaska Airlines restored operations on Friday, October 24, after a major technology outage on Thursday grounded flights nationwide, causing over 400 cancellations and disrupting travel for more than 49,000 passengers. The airline confirmed the system outage was not a cyber attack but has not provided details on its cause, marking the second such incident this year. This video shows the chaos and the large amount of luggage at the baggage claim area at Seattle Tacoma International Airport, caused by the system failure.

Air Canada Announces Suspension of Flights as Strike Continues - Canada

Air Canada Announces Suspension of Flights as Strike Continues - Canada

Air Canada employees and union members protest outside the Air Canada headquarters in Montreal, Sunday, Aug. 17, 2025, after the federal government intervened in the labour dispute between the airline and the union representing its flight attendants, ordering binding arbitration and operations to resume. Photo by Graham Hughes/THE CANADIAN PRESS/ABACAPRESS.COM

Air Canada Announces Suspension of Flights as Strike Continues - Canada

Air Canada Announces Suspension of Flights as Strike Continues - Canada

People protest outside Air Canada headquarters in Montreal, Sunday, Aug. 17, 2025, after the federal government intervened in the labour dispute between the airline and the union representing its flight attendants, ordering binding arbitration and operations to resume. Photo by Graham Hughes/THE CANADIAN PRESS/ABACAPRESS.COM

Air Canada Announces Suspension of Flights as Strike Continues - Canada

Air Canada Announces Suspension of Flights as Strike Continues - Canada

Air Canada employees and union members protest outside the Air Canada headquarters in Montreal, Sunday, Aug. 17, 2025, after the federal government intervened in the labour dispute between the airline and the union representing its flight attendants, ordering binding arbitration and operations to resume. Photo by Graham Hughes/THE CANADIAN PRESS/ABACAPRESS.COM

Air Canada Announces Suspension of Flights as Strike Continues - Canada

Air Canada Announces Suspension of Flights as Strike Continues - Canada

Air Canada employees and union members protest outside the Air Canada headquarters in Montreal, Sunday, Aug. 17, 2025, after the federal government intervened in the labour dispute between the airline and the union representing its flight attendants, ordering binding arbitration and operations to resume. Photo by Graham Hughes/THE CANADIAN PRESS/ABACAPRESS.COM

Air Canada Announces Suspension of Flights as Strike Continues - Canada

Air Canada Announces Suspension of Flights as Strike Continues - Canada

Air Canada employees and union members protest outside the Air Canada headquarters in Montreal, Sunday, Aug. 17, 2025, after the federal government intervened in the labour dispute between the airline and the union representing its flight attendants, ordering binding arbitration and operations to resume. Photo by Graham Hughes/THE CANADIAN PRESS/ABACAPRESS.COM

Air Canada Announces Suspension of Flights as Strike Continues - Canada

Air Canada Announces Suspension of Flights as Strike Continues - Canada

A woman holds a sign alongside Air Canada employees and union members during a protest outside the Air Canada headquarters in Montreal, Sunday, Aug. 17, 2025, after the federal government intervened in the labour dispute between the airline and the union representing its flight attendants, ordering binding arbitration and operations to resume. Photo by Graham Hughes/THE CANADIAN PRESS/ABACAPRESS.COM

Microsoft Global Outage Affects Flights Worldwide, Passengers Stranded 14

Passengers were stranded at airports across the world after a Microsoft technical glitch affected airline operations causing flight cancellations and delays.

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Passengers were stranded at airports across the world after a Microsoft technical glitch affected airline operations causing flight cancellations and delays.

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Passengers were stranded at airports across the world after a Microsoft technical glitch affected airline operations causing flight cancellations and delays.

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Passengers were stranded at airports across the world after a Microsoft technical glitch affected airline operations causing flight cancellations and delays.

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Passengers were stranded at airports across the world after a Microsoft technical glitch affected airline operations causing flight cancellations and delays.

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Passengers were stranded at airports across the world after a Microsoft technical glitch affected airline operations causing flight cancellations and delays.

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Passengers were stranded at airports across the world after a Microsoft technical glitch affected airline operations causing flight cancellations and delays.

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Passengers were stranded at airports across the world after a Microsoft technical glitch affected airline operations causing flight cancellations and delays.

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Passengers were stranded at airports across the world after a Microsoft technical glitch affected airline operations causing flight cancellations and delays.

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Passengers were stranded at airports across the world after a Microsoft technical glitch affected airline operations causing flight cancellations and delays.

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Passengers were stranded at airports across the world after a Microsoft technical glitch affected airline operations causing flight cancellations and delays.

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Passengers were stranded at airports across the world after a Microsoft technical glitch affected airline operations causing flight cancellations and delays.

Microsoft Global Outage Affects Flights Worldwide, Passengers Stranded

Passengers were stranded at airports across the world after a Microsoft technical glitch affected airline operations causing flight cancellations and delays.

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Passengers were stranded at airports across the world after a Microsoft technical glitch affected airline operations causing flight cancellations and delays.

India: Microsoft Outage Affects Airlines Operations At Several Airports

A Microsoft technical glitch affected airline operations across India on Friday, July 19 causing flight cancellations and delays. The outage forced several airlines including IndiGo, Akasa Airlines and SpiceJet, to ground planes.

Egypt resumes flights to Dubai after heavy rain disruption

STORY: Egypt resumes flights to Dubai after heavy rain disruption SHOOTING TIME: File DATELINE: April 19, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:50 LOCATION: Cairo CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of EgyptAir company 2. various of an airport 3. various of EgyptAir planes at an airport STORYLINE: According to EgyptAir in a statement, the national carrier resumed flights on the Cairo-Dubai route on Thursday after severe weather in Dubai forced a temporary suspension. The airline halted flights on Wednesday due to heavy rains that disrupted air traffic at Dubai International Airport, causing diversions of incoming flights. The statement said that "air traffic has begun to return to normal, allowing us to resume operations on this route." The United Arab Emirates (UAE) observed unprecedented rainfall on Tuesday, marking the highest recorded rainfall in the last 75 years since climate records started in 1949. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Cairo. (XHTV)

JAL dedicated freighter

JAL dedicated freighter

A dedicated freighter of Japan Airlines Co. is pictured at Narita airport in Chiba Prefecture, near Tokyo, on Feb. 19, 2024, as the airline resumed operations of such flights for the first time in over 13 years.

JAL dedicated freighter

JAL dedicated freighter

A dedicated freighter of Japan Airlines Co. is pictured at Narita airport in Chiba Prefecture, near Tokyo, on Feb. 19, 2024, as the airline resumed operations of such flights for the first time in over 13 years.

U.S. aviation regulator lifts pause on Southwest Airlines departures

STORY: U.S. aviation regulator lifts pause on Southwest Airlines departures DATELINE: April 19, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:00 LOCATION: Washington D.C. CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Southwest flights departing and arriving at Reagan Airport in Washington D.C. (file) STORYLINE: The U.S. aviation regulator said on Tuesday that a pause on Southwest Airlines departures has been lifted. Southwest Airlines "experienced a technical issue with one of their internal systems" on Tuesday morning, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) tweeted. "At the airline's request, the FAA paused Southwest's departures as they resolved the issue," the agency said. "The pause has been lifted and their service has resumed." Southwest Airlines, a U.S.-based low-cost carrier, said on Twitter that the company had resumed operations on Tuesday morning following a pause in service. "We work to restore operations and accommodate disrupted customers as quickly as possible," the airlines said. More than 1,700 Southwest Airline

U.S.-WASHINGTON, D.C.-CAPITOL-AIRLINE OPERATIONS AND CONSUMER PROTECTIONS-HEARING

U.S.-WASHINGTON, D.C.-CAPITOL-AIRLINE OPERATIONS AND CONSUMER PROTECTIONS-HEARING

(230209) -- WASHINGTON, Feb. 9, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Andrew Watterson, Chief Operating Officer of Southwest Airlines, speaks during a Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee hearing titled "Strengthening Airline Operations and Consumer Protections" on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., the United States, on Feb. 9, 2023. (Photo by Ting Shen/Xinhua)

U.S.-WASHINGTON, D.C.-CAPITOL-AIRLINE OPERATIONS AND CONSUMER PROTECTIONS-HEARING

U.S.-WASHINGTON, D.C.-CAPITOL-AIRLINE OPERATIONS AND CONSUMER PROTECTIONS-HEARING

(230209) -- WASHINGTON, Feb. 9, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Andrew Watterson (R), Chief Operating Officer of Southwest Airlines, speaks during a Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee hearing titled "Strengthening Airline Operations and Consumer Protections" on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., the United States, on Feb. 9, 2023. (Photo by Ting Shen/Xinhua)

U.S.-WASHINGTON, D.C.-CAPITOL-AIRLINE OPERATIONS AND CONSUMER PROTECTIONS-HEARING

U.S.-WASHINGTON, D.C.-CAPITOL-AIRLINE OPERATIONS AND CONSUMER PROTECTIONS-HEARING

(230209) -- WASHINGTON, Feb. 9, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Sharon Pinkerton, Senior Vice President of Legislative and Regulatory Policy of Airlines for America, speaks during a Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee hearing titled "Strengthening Airline Operations and Consumer Protections" on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., the United States, on Feb. 9, 2023. (Photo by Ting Shen/Xinhua)

U.S.-WASHINGTON, D.C.-CAPITOL-AIRLINE OPERATIONS AND CONSUMER PROTECTIONS-HEARING

U.S.-WASHINGTON, D.C.-CAPITOL-AIRLINE OPERATIONS AND CONSUMER PROTECTIONS-HEARING

(230209) -- WASHINGTON, Feb. 9, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Paul Hudson (L), President of Flyers' Rights, Captain Casey A. Murray (C), President of Southwest Airlines Pilots Association, Andrew Watterson (R), Chief Operating Officer of Southwest Airlines, attend a Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee hearing titled "Strengthening Airline Operations and Consumer Protections" on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., the United States, on Feb. 9, 2023. (Photo by Ting Shen/Xinhua)

U.S.-WASHINGTON, D.C.-CAPITOL-AIRLINE OPERATIONS AND CONSUMER PROTECTIONS-HEARING

U.S.-WASHINGTON, D.C.-CAPITOL-AIRLINE OPERATIONS AND CONSUMER PROTECTIONS-HEARING

(230209) -- WASHINGTON, Feb. 9, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Andrew Watterson (3rd L), Chief Operating Officer of Southwest Airlines, speaks during a Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee hearing titled "Strengthening Airline Operations and Consumer Protections" on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., the United States, on Feb. 9, 2023. (Photo by Ting Shen/Xinhua)

China-made jetliner C919 takes first flight in Year of the Rabbit

STORY: China-made jetliner C919 takes first flight in Year of the Rabbit DATELINE: Jan. 28, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:21 LOCATION: SHANGHAI, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of jetliner C919 taking off at Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport STORYLINE: The C919, China's first homegrown large jetliner, took its first flight in the Year of the Rabbit on Saturday from Shanghai to Nanchang, making another step forward in its 100-hour aircraft validation flight process. The first C919 aircraft was delivered to China Eastern Airlines last month. The validation flight is to simulate an actual flight, including airline ticketing, passenger boarding, pilot operation, maintenance, and other operations. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Shanghai, China. (XHTV)

Thai airlines suspend operations due to flooding

Thai airlines suspend operations due to flooding

BANGKOK, Thailand - An employee (L) of Nok Air, a Thai budget airline, explains to passengers the airline has been forced to suspend operations for safety reasons at Don Mueang airport in northern Bangkok on Oct. 25, 2011. Flood waters have reached Bangkok's main domestic airport.

JAL shares tumble to all-time low of 37 yen

JAL shares tumble to all-time low of 37 yen

TOKYO, Japan - An electronic display at a securities company in Tokyo's Yaesu business district shows the stock price of Japan Airlines dropping by the daily limit of 30 yen to 37 yen on Jan. 12, 2010. This was the lowest price for the stock since the airline integrated operations with Japan Air System in 2002.

JAL shares tumble to all-time low of 37 yen amid possible delisting

JAL shares tumble to all-time low of 37 yen amid possible delisting

TOKYO, Japan - An electronic display at a securities company in Tokyo's Yaesu business district shows the stock price of Japan Airlines dropping by the daily limit of 30 yen to 37 yen on Jan. 12, 2010. This was the lowest price for the stock since the airline integrated operations with Japan Air System in 2002.

JAL to operate special flight to mark 50th anniversary

JAL to operate special flight to mark 50th anniversary

TOKYO, Japan - Japan Airlines (JAL) will operate a special charter flight between Tokyo and Hawaii on Feb. 2 to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the start of regular international flight operations by a Japanese airline. Flight attendants wearing the same type of uniform used on the airline's first international flight pose in front of a B747-400 jumbo jet which will take off from Tokyo's Haneda airport at around 11:30 p.m. for Honolulu.

JAL, JAS unify operations under holding company

JAL, JAS unify operations under holding company

TOKYO, Japan - Women work at a newly-opened JAL group counter at Tokyo's Haneda airport Oct. 2. Japan Airlines (JAL) and Japan Air System (JAS) integrated their operations the same day under a new holding company named Japan Airlines System Corp. to become the world's sixth-largest airline group in terms of passenger miles.

JAL, JAS to merge to become world's 6th-largest airline

JAL, JAS to merge to become world's 6th-largest airline

TOKYO, Japan - Japan Airlines (JAL) President Isao Kaneko (L) and Japan Air System (JAS) President Hiromi Funabiki tell a news conference at a hotel in Tokyo's Chiyoda Ward on Nov. 12 that they have agreed to integrate their operations next September under a holding company to create the sixth-biggest global carrier in terms of passenger miles. Behind them stand flight attendants from the two airlines.

Alitalia Employees Protest At Fiumicino - Rome

Alitalia Employees Protest At Fiumicino - Rome

Employees of Italian airline Alitalia stage a protest at an entrance outside Terminal 1 of Rome's Fiumicino airport on October 15, 2021, as new Italian airline company ITA commences operations. Alitalia, Italy's first flag carrier and largest airline, created in 1946, is shutting down on October 15, 2021 and the new airline ITA, born out of the ashes of long-struggling Alitalia, commenced operations. Photo by Piero Tenagli/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Alitalia Employees Protest At Fiumicino - Rome

Alitalia Employees Protest At Fiumicino - Rome

Employees of Italian airline Alitalia stage a protest at an entrance outside Terminal 1 of Rome's Fiumicino airport on October 15, 2021, as new Italian airline company ITA commences operations. Alitalia, Italy's first flag carrier and largest airline, created in 1946, is shutting down on October 15, 2021 and the new airline ITA, born out of the ashes of long-struggling Alitalia, commenced operations. Photo by Piero Tenagli/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Alitalia Employees Protest At Fiumicino - Rome

Alitalia Employees Protest At Fiumicino - Rome

Employees of Italian airline Alitalia stage a protest at an entrance outside Terminal 1 of Rome's Fiumicino airport on October 15, 2021, as new Italian airline company ITA commences operations. Alitalia, Italy's first flag carrier and largest airline, created in 1946, is shutting down on October 15, 2021 and the new airline ITA, born out of the ashes of long-struggling Alitalia, commenced operations. Photo by Piero Tenagli/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Alitalia Employees Protest At Fiumicino - Rome

Alitalia Employees Protest At Fiumicino - Rome

Employees of Italian airline Alitalia stage a protest at an entrance outside Terminal 1 of Rome's Fiumicino airport on October 15, 2021, as new Italian airline company ITA commences operations. Alitalia, Italy's first flag carrier and largest airline, created in 1946, is shutting down on October 15, 2021 and the new airline ITA, born out of the ashes of long-struggling Alitalia, commenced operations. Photo by Piero Tenagli/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Alitalia Employees Protest At Fiumicino - Rome

Alitalia Employees Protest At Fiumicino - Rome

Employees of Italian airline Alitalia stage a protest at an entrance outside Terminal 1 of Rome's Fiumicino airport on October 15, 2021, as new Italian airline company ITA commences operations. Alitalia, Italy's first flag carrier and largest airline, created in 1946, is shutting down on October 15, 2021 and the new airline ITA, born out of the ashes of long-struggling Alitalia, commenced operations. Photo by Piero Tenagli/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Alitalia Employees Protest At Fiumicino - Rome

Alitalia Employees Protest At Fiumicino - Rome

Employees of Italian airline Alitalia stage a protest at an entrance outside Terminal 1 of Rome's Fiumicino airport on October 15, 2021, as new Italian airline company ITA commences operations. Alitalia, Italy's first flag carrier and largest airline, created in 1946, is shutting down on October 15, 2021 and the new airline ITA, born out of the ashes of long-struggling Alitalia, commenced operations. Photo by Piero Tenagli/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Alitalia Employees Protest At Fiumicino - Rome

Alitalia Employees Protest At Fiumicino - Rome

Employees of Italian airline Alitalia stage a protest at an entrance outside Terminal 1 of Rome's Fiumicino airport on October 15, 2021, as new Italian airline company ITA commences operations. Alitalia, Italy's first flag carrier and largest airline, created in 1946, is shutting down on October 15, 2021 and the new airline ITA, born out of the ashes of long-struggling Alitalia, commenced operations. Photo by Piero Tenagli/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Alitalia Employees Protest At Fiumicino - Rome

Alitalia Employees Protest At Fiumicino - Rome

Employees of Italian airline Alitalia stage a protest at an entrance outside Terminal 1 of Rome's Fiumicino airport on October 15, 2021, as new Italian airline company ITA commences operations. Alitalia, Italy's first flag carrier and largest airline, created in 1946, is shutting down on October 15, 2021 and the new airline ITA, born out of the ashes of long-struggling Alitalia, commenced operations. Photo by Piero Tenagli/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Alitalia Employees Protest At Fiumicino - Rome

Alitalia Employees Protest At Fiumicino - Rome

Employees of Italian airline Alitalia stage a protest at an entrance outside Terminal 1 of Rome's Fiumicino airport on October 15, 2021, as new Italian airline company ITA commences operations. Alitalia, Italy's first flag carrier and largest airline, created in 1946, is shutting down on October 15, 2021 and the new airline ITA, born out of the ashes of long-struggling Alitalia, commenced operations. Photo by Piero Tenagli/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Alitalia Employees Protest At Fiumicino - Rome

Alitalia Employees Protest At Fiumicino - Rome

Employees of Italian airline Alitalia stage a protest at an entrance outside Terminal 1 of Rome's Fiumicino airport on October 15, 2021, as new Italian airline company ITA commences operations. Alitalia, Italy's first flag carrier and largest airline, created in 1946, is shutting down on October 15, 2021 and the new airline ITA, born out of the ashes of long-struggling Alitalia, commenced operations. Photo by Piero Tenagli/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Alitalia Employees Protest At Fiumicino - Rome

Alitalia Employees Protest At Fiumicino - Rome

Employees of Italian airline Alitalia stage a protest at an entrance outside Terminal 1 of Rome's Fiumicino airport on October 15, 2021, as new Italian airline company ITA commences operations. Alitalia, Italy's first flag carrier and largest airline, created in 1946, is shutting down on October 15, 2021 and the new airline ITA, born out of the ashes of long-struggling Alitalia, commenced operations. Photo by Piero Tenagli/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Alitalia Employees Protest At Fiumicino - Rome

Alitalia Employees Protest At Fiumicino - Rome

Employees of Italian airline Alitalia stage a protest at an entrance outside Terminal 1 of Rome's Fiumicino airport on October 15, 2021, as new Italian airline company ITA commences operations. Alitalia, Italy's first flag carrier and largest airline, created in 1946, is shutting down on October 15, 2021 and the new airline ITA, born out of the ashes of long-struggling Alitalia, commenced operations. Photo by Piero Tenagli/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM