In an unprecedented event in modern aviation history, an airline decided to immediately cancel all operations worldwide due to a computer error that could lead to numerous accidents.
During the night of July 20, Alaska Airlines notified the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) that all flights would be grounded due to this failure.
“At approximately 8:00 p.m. Pacific Time on Sunday, Alaska Airlines experienced a massive system outage that is impacting our operations. We have requested a massive cancellation of Alaska and Horizon Air flights while the issue is resolved.
“We apologize to our customers for this inconvenience. There will be residual impacts to our operations through tomorrow afternoon.” “If you were flying tonight, please check your flight status before leaving the airport,” the airline said in a press release.
Does Alaska Airlines’ cancellation affect flights in Mexico?
Yes. Alaska Airlines connects between some destinations, primarily in California, and various Mexican airports, including Los Cabos, Puerto Vallarta, Cancún, Loreto, Guadalajara, Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo, and Mazatlán.
The airline suggested staying tuned for updates through its official networks. It is currently unknown what caused the massive error in its systems.
Source: heraldodemexico
