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Airline Meltdowns in Recent History

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.

By Daniel Victor

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Southwest and Other Airlines Cancel Thousands of Flights Across the US

The company canceled more than 60 percent of its flights on Tuesday and Wednesday, leaving many travelers stranded.

By Isabella Simonetti Derrick Bryson Taylor and Daniel Victor

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Thousands of Canceled Flights Upend Travel Plans Across U.S.

Most of the disruption was on Southwest Airlines, which had called off more than 60 percent of its flights by Tuesday morning.

By Derrick Bryson Taylor and Daniel Victor

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Congress Gives Boeing a Reprieve on 737 Max Cockpit Changes

The move will allow two new versions of the jet to be certified without major modifications, but it requires safety changes on all Max models.

By Niraj Chokshi