We are tracking and developing news.
As we mentioned off the top,
the FAA has just lifted its nationwide ground stop on
all Alaska Airlines.
The flights were grounded at around 8:00 this morning and
causing major headaches,
I'm sure for travelers everywhere heading into Seatac.
So we're going to get right up to John,
Hopper said, who is live at the airport now.
John, what is the mood,
the atmosphere like there and what can travelers expect today?
Well, you know, the good news is the groundings have
been lifted as you guys mentioned.
The bad news, we're going to have a ripple effect
here with probably delays for the rest of the day.
But we're out here looking at the tarmac right now
at Seatac,
specifically the area where Alaska Airlines flights are.
We're starting to see them come and go.
It actually looks like kind of a normal day here.
We know that was not the case earlier this morning.
Always say check ahead to see the status of your
flight.
That's never been more critical than today,
especially if you're on an Alaskan Airlines flight.
136 delays total right now here at Seatac for Alaska,
about 8519 for Horizon Airlines anywhere.
What I'm seeing from a few minutes to about two
hours in delays.
Of course this has to do with the system that
calculates weight and balance on the planes.
Alaska this morning performing an upgrade on that system apparently
experienced some kind of an issue.
So out of an abundance of caution.
They made that decision to ground all flights lasted roughly
an hour and again it is affecting Alaska and Horizon
flights.
Alaska saying even if you have a flight later in
the day or tonight,
make sure you're on top of the latest because we
could actually see delays happening throughout the day.
Again, that ripple effect that happens anytime you ground flights,
especially during such a busy time here at Seatac airport
between 78373830 around that time frame.
But right now we are starting to see.
A lot of movement on the tarmac here with this
Alaska Airlines flights coming and going.
But again, it's one of those things we always say,
and it's never been more important than today.
Check ahead before you head to the airport,
guys. I'll send it back to you.
All right, John. Thank you.