Donate

Play Live Radio

Next Up:

0:00

0:00 0:00

Available On Air Stations

Our signal may be down or operating under low power as we work to repair storm damage.

IT meltdowns have grounded plane. What airlines can learn from them

By Joel Rose

Published December 25, 2025 at 2:57 AM MST

Facebook
Flipboard
LinkedIn
Email

Alaska Airlines is the latest airline to ground its planes because of an IT meltdown. We talked to industry leaders about why these systems fail and what airlines can learn from past disruptions.

Tags

NPR News

Facebook
Flipboard
LinkedIn
Email

Joel Rose

Joel Rose is a correspondent on NPR's National Desk. He covers immigration and breaking news.

Make a monthly donation

Become a sustaining member for as low as $5/month

Make a one-time donation

Make an annual or one-time donation to support MTPR

Pay pledge or update info

Pay an existing pledge or update your payment information