The airline canceled more than half its flights on Thursday, nearly a week after a winter storm disrupted holiday travel across the United States.
Category: Delays (Transportation)
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More Mass Cancellations as Southwest Struggles to Untangle Travel Meltdown
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Southwest CEO Bob Jordan Faces a Giant Crisis, 10 Months Into the Job
The New York Times – Business:Bob Jordan, the airline’s top executive, heralded the company’s performance just weeks before the storm highlighted gaping weaknesses in its operations.
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Why Did Southwest Cancel Thousands Of Flights? Here’s What Happened.
The New York Times – Travel:While carriers like Delta, American Airlines and United bounced back after severe winter weather wreaked havoc on holiday travel, the low-cost carrier canceled thousands of flights. Here’s why.
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Southwest’s Canceled Flights Draw Federal Scrutiny
The New York Times – Travel:The airline canceled another 2,500 flights on Wednesday and said it would be days before normal service resumes.
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You Didn’t Make It to St. Louis, but Your Bags Did. Here’s What to Do.
The New York Times – Travel:Disruptions from winter storms have not only caused flight delays and cancellations, but have also separated many passengers from their luggage. Here are some ways to make reuniting easier.
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Airline Meltdowns in Recent History
The New York Times – Business:Flight delays and cancellations over the holiday weekend have left thousands of passengers stranded. Here’s a look at a few other notable episodes like it in recent memory.
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Southwest and Other Airlines Cancel Thousands of Flights Across the US
The New York Times – Travel:The company canceled more than 60 percent of its flights on Tuesday and Wednesday, leaving many travelers stranded.
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Thousands of Canceled Flights Upend Travel Plans Across U.S.
The New York Times – Travel:Most of the disruption was on Southwest Airlines, which had called off more than 60 percent of its flights by Tuesday morning.
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How to Prepare for the Winter Storm’s Impact on Your Holiday Travels This Weekend
The New York Times – Travel:Forecasters say a “bomb cyclone” will tear through much of the U.S. this week and that travelers could face cold, snow and rain. What can you do if your plans are disrupted?
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U.S. Fines Airlines More Than $7 Million for Not Providing Refunds
The New York Times – Travel:The Transportation Department penalties come after many travelers have expressed frustration about flight delays, cancellations and other problems.