Operational News and Alerts

Our business changes rapidly, and our goal is to keep you informed about operational changes that matter to you.   Check this page often for current operational updates, including seasonal embargoes, holiday hours, and how to reach us if your shipments are impacted. 

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Seasonal Restrictions and Embargoes

5/6/2025
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Last Updated Friday, February 14, 2025

Portland, OR (PDX) Winter Weather Alert

Weather alert: Winter weather/freezing rain is forecast for the Portland area and impacting cargo operations. To keep our customers, teams and shipme...
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Last Updated Tuesday, February 11, 2025

Temporary Freighter Service Suspension: SEA - LAX - SEA

Seattle (SEA) - Los Angeles (LAX) - Seattle (SEA) freighter service is temporarily suspended until May. Prior to resuming service, we will release a ...

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Last Updated Wednesday, May 7, 2025

Summer 2025 Animal Shipping Temperature Embargoes

Summer 2025 Animal Shipping Temperature Embargoes: Many stations have seasonal temperature embargoes in place for Animal Shipments (described as AVI)...
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Last Updated Friday, February 14, 2025

Portland, OR (PDX) Winter Weather Alert

Weather alert: Winter weather/freezing rain is forecast for the Portland area and impacting cargo operations. To keep our customers, teams and shipme...
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Last Updated Tuesday, February 11, 2025

Temporary Freighter Service Suspension: SEA - LAX - SEA

Seattle (SEA) - Los Angeles (LAX) - Seattle (SEA) freighter service is temporarily suspended until May. Prior to resuming service, we will release a ...
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Last Updated Tuesday, February 11, 2025

Seattle (SEA) Winter Weather

Seattle (SEA): Winter weather is affecting some cargo operations in Seattle on Monday, February 3 and some flights will be proactively canceled to al...
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Last Updated Tuesday, January 7, 2025

Winter Weather Impacting Cargo Operations

In addition to various seasonal and station-specific restrictions, current and forecasted winter weather is disrupting cargo operations at Alaska Air ...
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Last Updated Friday, December 6, 2024

Kahului (OGG) and Lihue (LIH) Cargo Stations Temporarily Closed

In December 2024, we will temporarily suspend Alaska Air Cargo service for Kahului (OGG) and Lihue (LIH), but we are working to restore all service ea...
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Last Updated Wednesday, December 4, 2024

2024 Holiday Season Hours

Please note that some stations will be closed or have reduced hours in observance of the 2024 Holiday Season beginning Tuesday, December 24, 2024 thro...
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Last Updated Wednesday, December 4, 2024

Thanksgiving Hours 2024

Please note that some stations will be closed or have reduced hours in observance of Thanksgiving beginning Thursday, November 28, 2024 through Friday...
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Last Updated Monday, November 18, 2024

Tampa, FL (TPA) and Orlando, FL (MCO) Operational Alert

Tampa, FL (TPA) and Orlando, FL (MCO) Operational Alert: Due to the residual effects of Hurricane Milton, Tampa (TPA) and Orlando (MCO) cargo operati...
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Last Updated Monday, October 7, 2024

New Orleans, LA (MSY) Weather Alert

Updated 9/10/2024: Due to the forecasted effects fof Tropical Storm Francine, the New Orleans, LA (MSY) cargo station will be closed Wednesday, Septem...
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Last Updated Tuesday, September 3, 2024

Cargo Operations Impacted by Ongoing SEA Outages

Updated Monday, August 26: Due to technical outages at the Port of Seattle, Seattle (SEA) Cargo operations may be delayed. No customer action is requ...
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Last Updated Friday, August 16, 2024

2024 Labor Day Holiday Cargo Station Hours

Please note that some stations will be closed or have reduced hours in observance of Labor Day on Monday, September 2, 2024 . Download holiday hours h...
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Last Updated Friday, August 16, 2024

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Last Updated Friday, August 16, 2024

Houston, TX (IAH) Weather Alert

Updated 12 July 2024: Due to the remaining effects of Hurricane Beryl, our Houston, TX (IAH) cargo operations are closed Friday, July 12 through at l...
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Last Updated Friday, August 16, 2024

2024 July 4 Holiday Cargo Station Hours

Please note that some stations will be closed or have reduced hours in observance of the July 4 holiday on Thursday, July 4, 2024 . Download holiday h...
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Last Updated Friday, August 16, 2024

2024 Memorial Day Station Hours

Please note that some stations will be closed or have reduced hours in observance of Memorial Day on Monday, May 27, 2024 . Download holiday hours her...
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Last Updated Friday, August 16, 2024

Summer 2024 AVI Shipping Temperature Embargoes

Updated 18 June 2024: In addition to seasonal and station-specific restrictions, Summer Heat Embargoes for Animal Travel (AVI) Shipments are in effec...
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Last Updated Friday, August 16, 2024

Denver, CO (DEN) Weather Alert | Embargoes

Updated 3/13/24 - Denver, CO (DEN) : We are currently monitoring the potential impacts from a forecasted snow storm Thursday, March 14 and Friday, Ma...
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Last Updated Friday, August 16, 2024

2024 Presidents' Day Hours

Please note that some stations will be closed or have reduced hours in observance of Presidents' Day on Monday, February 19, 2024 . Download holiday h...
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Last Updated Friday, August 16, 2024

Inbound Shipments from Mexico and Canada

Last Updated February 9, 2024 As of Friday, February 8, 2024, this embargo has been resolved and is no longer in effect. Effective Thursday, February...
This notice applies until 2/10/2024 9:00 AM PT
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Last Updated Friday, August 16, 2024

Winter Weather Impacts and Closures

Portland, OR (PDX) Winter Weather Alert: Due to ongoing winter weather operational impacts, our Portland (PDX) cargo station will be closing early at...
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Last Updated Friday, August 16, 2024

Winter Weather Impacts

Portland, OR (PDX) Winter Weather Alert: Due to the ongoing impacts of the winter storm, our Portland (PDX) cargo station will be closed through at l...
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Last Updated Friday, August 16, 2024

Winter Weather Impacts

Portland, OR (PDX) Winter Weather Alert: In addition to existing Animal Shipment (AVI) embargoes, we are monitoring the potential for operational imp...
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Last Updated Friday, August 16, 2024

Active Embargoes

In addition to regular winter Animal Travel (AVI) restrictions, the following embargoes are in effect: Effective Wednesday, January 10, 2024 : No new...
This notice applies after 1/10/2024 3:42 PM PT
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Last Updated Tuesday, August 20, 2024

2023 Holiday Season Hours

Please note that some stations will be closed or have reduced hours in observance of the 2023 Holiday Season beginning Sunday, December 24, 2023 throu...
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Last Updated Tuesday, August 20, 2024

Nashville (BNA) Temporarily Closed Thursday, November 16

Nashville, TN (BNA): This station is temporarily closed to all inbound and outbound cargo Thursday, November 16. We will open with regular hours at o...
This notice applies until 11/16/2024 4:00 PM PT
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Last Updated Tuesday, August 20, 2024

San Francisco (SFO) Power Outage Impacting Operations

A power outage in the vicinity of SFO is currently impacting multiple cargo facilities. At this time, our station is closed to all operations. No cus...
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Last Updated Tuesday, August 20, 2024

Thanksgiving 2023 Holiday Hours

Please note that some stations will be closed or have reduced hours in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday, starting Thursday, November 23. Downloa...
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Last Updated Tuesday, August 20, 2024

Dangerous Goods Embargoes In Effect

Effective Sunday, October 22 , all fully regulated Dangerous Goods, such as radioactive or ID8000 shipments are embargoed through Wednesday, October 2...
This notice applies until 10/25/2023 4:00 PM PT