Alaska Airlines resumes flights after grounding fleet due to IT outage
A Sunday night system-wide Alaska Airlines ground stop due to an IT outage ended after about three hours, the carrier says.
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A Sunday night system-wide Alaska Airlines ground stop due to an IT outage ended after about three hours, the carrier says.
National Transportation Safety Board investigators on Tuesday made new safety recommendations following the Jan. 5, 2024, incident in which a door panel blew out on an Alaska flight.
Passengers complaints included delays, cancellations, insufficient accommodations for the disabled and difficulties getting refunds.
This comes after the cabin door of an Alaska Airlines plane blew off mid-flight in January, sparking congressional and federal investigations.
A letter sent by a victim specialist in the Seattle Division of the FBI to those flying on Alaska Airline Flight No. 1282 was obtained by CBS News.
John Barnett worked at Boeing for 32 years and has raised flags about multiple concerns at the airline manufacturer.
The Justice Department is investigating whether Boeing violated the terms of a 2021 deferred prosecution agreement over the 737 Max crashes.
The lawsuit seeking $1 billion in damages was filed on behalf of three passengers on board the Alaska Airlines plane that made an emergency landing after a door plug blew out mid-flight.
Bolts holding a door plug in place on an Alaska Airlines flight were missing, the National Transportation Safety Board found in a preliminary report released on Tuesday.
Alaska Airlines Flight 1146 from Seattle to San Diego on Friday marked the 737 Max 9's return to service following a mid-air blowout.
The grounded Boeing jets are coming back into service at Alaska Airlines and United Airlines.
CBS News has confirmed that 737 fuselages arrived at the Boeing plant with so many problems that Spirit AeroSystems assigned a team to be on site to make repairs.
The lawsuit quotes Boeing CEO David Calhoun, who admitted to employees in a meeting Tuesday that the company is "acknowledging our mistake" in the wake of the incident.
"At the very least, installers missed something," former NTSB member John Goglia said after the door plug blowout on an Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 Max 9 jet. "It calls into question the process."
"The safety of the flying public, not speed, will determine the timeline for returning the Boeing 737-9 Max to service," the FAA said.
Alaska Airlines expects to cancel up to 150 flights daily through January 13 as it continues to inspect its fleet of 737 Max 9 jets.
The iPhone was found with a broken charger under a bush after being sucked out of a plane 16,000 feet in the air – and still had the flight passenger's confirmation and baggage claim information open.
Lawsuit filed a month before the mid-air blowout alleged that Spirit AeroSystems made parts with "an excessive amount of defects."
Alaska and United are the only two U.S. commercial airlines that operate Boeing 737 Max 9 aircraft, the type of plane involved in Friday's incident.
The NTSB described a chaotic scene in the Boeing 737 Max 9's cockpit after the blowout, which forced the plane to return to Portland, Oregon minutes after takeoff.
NTSB Chair Jennifer Homendy said that "we are very, very fortunate" no one happened to be seated in the two adjoining seats to the blown-out door.
Alaska Airlines has reached a deal to buy Hawaiian Airlines, the companies announced Sunday. The airlines said the move will unlock more travel destinations for flyers.
An Alaska Airlines flight made an emergency diversion to Portland, Oregon, after an off-duty pilot in the cockpit unsuccessfully tried to shut down the plane's engines midflight.
The Milford Independent Cinema in Milford, Michigan, said Saturday that it will keep its doors open after announcing plans earlier this month to permanently close.
The Detroit Construction conference connects service providers with others in their industry and department heads. They learn about the city's open bid opportunities and private development projects.
Detroit officials held an emergency news conference on Saturday afternoon after a pipe burst at a high-rise apartment building, causing the elevator to shut down on Friday night.
Top Border Patrol official Gregory Bovino allegedly used language offensive to Jewish federal officials on a recent call, sources said.
A circuit court judge in Oakland County, Michigan, resentenced a man for first-degree murder in the 1962 death of an 11-year-old girl on Friday.
Detroit officials held an emergency news conference on Saturday afternoon after a pipe burst put an elevator in a 15-story apartment building, filled with mostly senior citizens, out of service.
The Milford Independent Cinema in Milford, Michigan, said Saturday that it will keep its doors open after announcing plans earlier this month to permanently close.
The Livonia Police Department on Friday said it is updating its policy on how its officers interact with federal immigration agents.
The Oakland County Sheriff's Office is investigating after it said a 5-year-old girl drowned in a swimming pool at an athletic club in Independence Township, Michigan, on Friday night.
A Detroit judge and three other Detroit residents are facing federal charges, accused of embezzling $273,000 from vulnerable adults.
Some General Motors employees are taken aback by this year's profit-sharing checks, with it being $4,000 less than the previous one.
While many assume a "harsh" winter, or this bone-chilling, sustained cold, is the enemy of asphalt, the real culprit is temperature fluctuation.
In Metro Detroit, drivers are paying about $2.90 per gallon, which is 2 cents less than last week and 29 cents less than at the same time last year.
The winter storm that brought snow to Southeast Michigan on Sunday didn't stop car enthusiasts from leaving their homes for the final day of the 2026 Detroit Auto Show.
As the 2026 Detroit Auto Show wraps up Sunday, the roundtable discusses the signature event and standout moments from the past two weeks.
In 1971, Demond Wilson appeared on an episode of "All in the Family," a role that led him to land a lead part in "Sanford and Son."
Catherine O'Hara was best known for her comic performances in projects including "Home Alone," "Beetlejuice," and "Schitt's Creek."
Among the 25 films selected by the Library of Congress to be preserved for future generations are "The Big Chill," Wes Anderson's "The Grand Budapest Hotel," the Civil War drama "Glory," and John Carpenter's "The Thing."
In a full-page ad in the Wall Street Journal, Ye, the artist formerly known as Kanye West, revealed that the right frontal lobe of his brain was injured in a car accident 25 years ago.
Country artist Luke Bryan is scheduled to perform at the Pine Knob Music Theatre in Clarkston on July 11.
Top Border Patrol official Gregory Bovino allegedly used language offensive to Jewish federal officials on a recent call, sources said.
The memo suggests the rules are designed to give ICE greater flexibility to quickly arrest unauthorized immigrants who are not the original targets of an operation.
In 1971, Demond Wilson appeared on an episode of "All in the Family," a role that led him to land a lead part in "Sanford and Son."
The Livonia Police Department on Friday said it is updating its policy on how its officers interact with federal immigration agents.
"I was there. I saw everything," Jose Huerta Chuma, who remains in hiding, told CBS News.
Two Metro Detroit representatives are among those sponsoring a bill that calls for a 32% tax on any wireless device purchased for someone age 17 and younger.
The Oakland Community Health Network will now be taking over that responsibility amidst a financial dispute between the two organizations.
Legionella testing at Oakland County government facilities has detected the bacteria in the water systems of two additional buildings.
When the temperatures plummet, and the snow starts piling up, most of us have the same instinct: retreat indoors, crank up the heat, and get cozy.
Planned Parenthood of Michigan has started to offer vasectomy services in Grand Rapids, with plans to expand the procedure across the state.
Nathan MacKinnon scored twice to become the league's first 40-goal scorer this season and the Colorado Avalanche continued their dominance of Detroit with a 5-0 victory over the Red Wings.
Patrick Kane became the highest-scoring United States-born player in NHL history in the Detroit Red Wings' 4-3 loss to the Washington Capitals, who got the decisive goal from Nic Dowd in a shootout.
Patrick Kane is now the highest-scoring U.S.-born player in NHL history.
Ford Motor Company and the LPGA have announced a partnership that includes mentorships for those making their first steps into women's professional golf.
Anton Forsberg made 26 saves and the Los Angeles Kings beat the Red Wings 3-1 on Tuesday night as Detroit winger Patrick Kane moved into a tie with Dallas' Mike Modano as the highest-scoring American-born players in NHL history.
Could a new entertainment tax and a new sales tax be ahead for the Motor City?
As the 2026 Detroit Auto Show wraps up Sunday, the roundtable discusses the signature event and standout moments from the past two weeks.
Penske and Reuss address a wide range of critical issues for Detroit, Michigan and the nation.
Huntington Place CEO Bryan Crowe and his team have been preparing to welcome hundreds of thousands of visitors to the Detroit Auto Show this week.
The focus is on health, as Dusty Mysen, a father of four from Oxford, diagnosed with pancreatic cancer several years ago, who underwent aggressive therapy, is now cancer-free five years later.
Americans in the Southeast region of the U.S. were being hit with heavy snowfall on Saturday. At the same time, millions of Americans were still digging out from last week's storm. Skyler Henry looks at what areas will see the most snow.
An elevator at a high-rise apartment building in Detroit is out of service after a pipe burst. Julia Avant spoke with residents who say there have been previous issues at the complex.
Detroit officials are aiming to make sure every company, regardless of size, can be included in the construction projects the city has going on. CBS News Detroit's Veronica Ortega shows one man who is using this opportunity to build his dream.
Residents in the area of Anita and Beaconsfield streets in Harper Woods may be impacted by a water main break that city officials reported Saturday. Crews are scheduled to repair it on Sunday morning.
Sunny and warmer for Sunday