Grounded: What Happens When Airlines Hit a Tech Snag?

What do you do when your flight is grounded for three hours? That’s exactly what Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air passengers faced recently at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport due to an unexpected IT outage. Starting at 8 p.m., travelers found themselves stuck in limbo as flights were halted, leading to a cascade of delays and cancellations. Talk about an airport experience nobody signed up for!

As if dealing with travel chaos wasn’t enough, Sea-Tac Airport reported a whopping 39 flight delays and 45 cancellations. Alaska Airlines was quick to apologize via social media, reminding passengers to check their flight status before heading out. Turns out, being stuck in an airport could also mean missing out on some snacks and drinks later. But hey, that’s just part of the fun of travel, right?

By 11 p.m., the ground stop was lifted, but Alaska Airlines warned that passengers might still face residual delays as crews and planes got back in line. It’s a good reminder that while flight delays can happen, it’s best to keep your patience—and maybe even a sense of humor—packed with your luggage. After all, **what’s the craziest thing you’ve experienced while traveling?**

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