Alaska Airlines faced significant disruptions as a major IT outage grounded flights across the nation. The outage led to the cancellation of hundreds of flights and a temporary ground stop. Passengers reported chaos at airports, particularly in Seattle where many were frustrated by the unexpected delays. After hours of struggle, the airline announced it had restored operations, but further disruptions were still expected. This incident marks the second nationwide outage for Alaska Airlines within a few months, affecting their earnings and prompting the cancellation of their quarterly earnings call. Alaska Airlines assures that they are working to support their guests during this challenging time.