“Tech Turbulence”: How a Surprise Alaska Airlines Outage Grounded Summer Travel Plans
On July 20, 2025, Alaska Airlines faced a sudden IT meltdown, grounding flights across the U.S. for hours and leaving thousands scrambling. While the disruption shook up travel plans and hit local tourism hard, Alaska Airlines responded with customer support, flexibility, and quick recovery efforts—reminding us all how critical reliable technology is in modern travel.
July 22, 2025