Alaska Airlines cancels dozens of flights on Tuesday due to winter weather

Alaska Airlines announced the cancellation of 35 flights from 6 a.m. to noon on Tuesday due to wintry weather conditions. In a statement late Monday, Alaska officials said additional snow in the forecast overnight, along with colder temperatures create the potential for ice at the airport and on the planes. That requires deicing of planes before they can take off. The airline said it hoped the cancellations would alleviate some of the morning congestion at the airport and allow crews enough time to complete deicing duties. Alaska did not say which specific flights or destinations were impacted. The airline said all passengers affected by the cancellations would be notified. <br/>