Tourists face delays across the United States today as a major airline is experiencing a technical issue.

Alaska Airlines is being crippled by an IT outage, which has led to flights being halted on the ground at airports across the US and Mexico. The airline said on its website: "Looks like we are experiencing a temporary technical issue. We are aware of the issue and are actively looking into it."

Passengers should check before they travel, the US Federal Aviation Administration advisory has warned. Airports across the US, such as O'Hare International Airport in Chicago and John F Kennedy International Airport in New York City, are affected.

01:10 Bradley Jolly

How significant is the Alaska Airlines outage?

Alaska Airlines is a major player in the US and Mexico travel markets,

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