Alaska Airlines

Multiple Airlines Grounded by ‘Systemwide’ Computer Glitches

JetBlue, Delta, United, American, Southwest, and Alaska Airlines all reportedly experienced “systemwide outages” across multiple U.S. airports, Monday, which led to the grounding of flights. The FAA has said a flight planning weight and balance program used by the airlines caused the outages.

Southwest Airlines jets grounded

Texas Airline Faces Increased California Competition Amid Merger

A pending merger between Alaska Airlines and Virgin America promises to challenge Texas-based Southwest Airlines’ (NYSE: LUV) efforts to dominate west coast markets as the industry continues the trend toward increased consolidation. The merger would create the fifth largest airline in the United States.

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