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France 24
21-07-2025
- France 24
Alaska Airlines resumes flights after 'IT outage'
The airline apologized for the disruption, and urged travelers to check their flight status before heading to the airport -- adding it "will take some time to get our overall operations back to normal". The airline earlier told AFP it "experienced an IT outage that's impacting our operations" and that it had "requested a temporary, system-wide ground stop for Alaska and Horizon Air flights until the issue is resolved." Before the grounding was lifted, the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) status page showed all destinations affected by the halt of Alaska's mainline aircraft. "We apologize for the inconvenience," Alaska Airlines said in a statement. "As we reposition our aircraft and crews, there will most likely be residual impacts to our flights." In a separate statement posted on X, the airline said it has "resolved its earlier IT outage", without giving details. The grounding drew a backlash from frustrated passengers. "This is brutal. We've been sitting at the airport for two hours," wrote an X user named Caleb Heimlich in one of such replies. "It's 10:20 pm, people are tired, hungry, etc. This is not okay," said another. Alaska last year also experienced an IT outage that caused significant disruption to its operations, including delayed flights. At the time, multiple users complained they were facing difficulties accessing its app and website. - Active attacks? - The airline's latest outage comes a day after Microsoft warned of "active attacks" targeting server software used by businesses to share internal documents and urged security updates. Alaska Airlines did not immediately respond to AFP's request to clarify whether the outage was linked to the Microsoft issue. The incident also comes more than a year after a door plug section of a newly delivered Boeing 737 Max 9 blew out during an Alaska Airlines flight between Portland, Oregon and Ontario, California in January last year. The 171 passengers and six crew members survived the rapid decompression, but the FAA later grounded many Boeing 737-9 aircraft operated by US airlines. Last month, US investigators said Boeing's failure to provide adequate training to manufacturing staff was a driving factor in the near-catastrophic Alaska Airlines mid-flight blowout.
BBC News
10-07-2025
- BBC News
Trains delayed and cancelled due to Cambridge signalling fault
A signalling fault has disrupted travel for all trains running through Cambridge railway station. Operator Greater Anglia said the fault on Thursday means some lines are blocked and services could be cancelled, delayed or is affecting CrossCountry, Great Northern and Thameslink services, including trains to Birmingham New Street, Stansted Airport, Ely, London King's Cross and King's Lynn, Norfolk. The disruption is expected to last until further notice, and passengers are advised to check before they travel, Greater Anglia added. Follow Cambridgeshire news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
Zawya
25-06-2025
- Zawya
Qatar Airways restores flight schedule, offers refunds
Doha: Qatar Airways has issued a travel alert with regards to the recent temporary closure of Qatari airspace on June 23, 2025, assuring travelers that the airline is making progress in restoring its schedule with possible disruptions until June 26, 2025. The airline states that travelers with flight dates up to and including June 30, 2025, can do the following: Change their flight dates without paying any fee, valid until July 15, 2025. Get a refund on any unused flight ticket within the specified time period without paying any cancellation fee, given that they do not wish to travel anymore. The Airline also advises all passengers travelling to always be on the lookout for any updates on this matter by checking the official website or through their mobile application. © Dar Al Sharq Press, Printing and Distribution. All Rights Reserved. Provided by SyndiGate Media Inc. (
Arab News
13-06-2025
- Arab News
Saudi airports issue travel alert after airspace closures amid Israel-Iran tension
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia on Friday issued a travel alert for citizens and residents after airspace closures following the Israeli attacks on Iran ramping up tensions between the regional rivals. Increased tensions in the region could pose security risks and several countries in the Middle East closed their airspace, resulting in travel disruptions, including flight cancellations. Major airports authorities in the Kingdom have advised those traveling to check with their airlines before heading to the airport to avoid delays or flight changes. In advisories on social media, King Khalid International Airport Riyadh, King Abdulaziz International Airport, Jeddah, King Fahd International Airport, Dammam and Prince Mohammad bin Abdulaziz International Airport, Madinah, said: 'In the interest of your safety and comfort and due to the current developments in some countries in the region, travelers heading to destinations affected by airspace closures are kindly advised to contact their respective airlines directly before proceeding to the airport. 'This is to confirm the latest updates on their flights and to avoid any unexpected delays or changes. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation, and we are always pleased to serve you.' After Israel attacked Iran early on Friday, airlines diverted flights affected by airspace closures. Airlines cleared out of the airspace over Israel, Iran and Iraq, Flightradar24 data showed, with carriers scrambling to divert and cancel flights to keep passengers and crew safe. Joanne Serrieh, a journalist working with Alarabiya, on Friday afternoon posted on X: 'Currently on Emirates flight EK216 from LAX to DXB. We're being diverted to avoid closed Iranian airspace. We'll be landing in Jeddah to refuel then will hopefully be able to continue to Dubai.' Shamim Akhter, an Indian expat who worked in Riyadh for decades and is flying back home tonight on final exit, told Arab News: 'After learning about airspace closure and flight diversion from Arab News, I contacted my airline, so far, the flight is expected to depart as scheduled. There is no change in timing, so I will proceed on time. 'If there is a change, I will be informed by the airline,' he said, adding: 'The heightened tension following the Israeli attack on Iran has created unnecessary chaos. I hope and pray things return to normal soon.' Due to the heightened tension Iranian airspace has been closed until further notice, state media reported. Jordan also closed its airspace to all flights. Israel has suspended flights to and from Israel, its flag carrier El Al Airlines said. Tel Aviv's Ben Gurion Airport was closed until further notice. Conflict zones around the world are becoming an increasing burden on airline operations. Six commercial aircraft have been shot down unintentionally and three endured near misses since 2001, according to aviation risk consultancy Osprey Flight Solutions.
Reuters
27-05-2025
- Politics
- Reuters
US, Venezuela each warn citizens against travel to other country
WASHINGTON/CARACAS, May 27 (Reuters) - The United States and Venezuela on Tuesday each warned their respective citizens against traveling to the other country, with the U.S. citing the risk of wrongful detention in the South American nation and Venezuela saying its citizens are victims of systematic rights abuses in the U.S. "U.S. citizens in Venezuela face a significant and growing risk of wrongful detention," the State Department said in a statement. The department has assigned Venezuela, where there is no U.S. Embassy or consulate, its highest travel alert - Level 4: Do Not Travel. It cited risks including torture in detention, terrorism, kidnapping, unfair law enforcement practices, violent crime, civil unrest and inadequate healthcare. The U.S. has said there are Americans being unfairly held in Venezuela. One man was freed this month, while others were released in January. Venezuela, meanwhile, issued a travel alert for the U.S. and urged its citizens living there to leave. "Venezuelans in the United States are victims of a systematic pattern of abuses of their human rights, being arbitrarily detained, separated from their families and transported to concentration camps in third countries," Venezuela's foreign minister Yvan Gil said on Telegram. Venezuela has decried President Donald Trump's use of a 1798 law to deport hundreds of migrants from the U.S. to El Salvador's most notorious prison. The U.S. Supreme Court this month kept in place its block on Trump's use of the law, faulting his administration for seeking to remove migrants without adequate legal process.
