Alaska Airlines ground stop lifted, delays ongoing

CNN
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A floor cease that earlier paused Alaska Airways’ flights has been lifted.

“This morning we skilled a problem whereas performing an improve to the system that calculates our weight and steadiness. Out of an abundance of warning, we requested a floor cease for all Alaska and Horizon flights, which was instituted at roughly 7:30am PT. The problem was mitigated and the bottom cease for Alaska and Horizon flights expired at 8:30am PT,” the airline mentioned in a press release to CNN.

The Federal Aviation Administration had earlier grounded Alaska Airways flights nationwide on the airline’s request.

The airline assertion provides: “Now we have begun releasing flights. Residual delays are anticipated all through the day. We apologize for the inconvenience and encourage visitors to verify the standing of their flights on alaskaair.com or the Alaska App previous to heading to the airport. “