Alaska Air Group Inc. is navigating a turbulent period marked by technological advancements and setbacks, including a recent IT outage that disrupted flights, as it strives to balance innovation with operational reliability.

Alaska Air Group Inc. faced significant operational disruptions due to an IT outage, which grounded flights for three hours, highlighting ongoing challenges in the airline’s IT infrastructure.

Alaska Air Group Inc. reported a Q1 loss of $166 million, citing macroeconomic uncertainties and cost pressures, and withdrew its full-year forecast, highlighting the airline’s turbulent financial landscape.