Southwest Airlines Resumes Flights After Tech Glitch Caused Delays Across The Country
Southwest Airlines blamed the flight delays Monday night on tech problems with the company's weather data provider.
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Southwest And American Airlines Tighten Their Mask Requirements By Ending Exemptions
The airlines will require all customers over the age of 2 to wear face coverings on board and at airports, with no exceptions. They say people who don't comply won't be allowed to fly as next week.
Boeing Pilots Detected 737 Max Flight Control Glitch Two Years Before Deadly Crash
One pilot messaged that the problem was "egregious" and he had "basically lied to the regulators (unknowingly)" when he had told the FAA that the flight control system was safe.
Southwest Airlines Pilots Sue Boeing Over 737 Max Crashes And Grounding
The pilots say they stand to lose $100 million in income. Southwest has canceled more than 30,000 flights since the FAA grounded the aircraft in March after two crashes killed 346 people.
Computer Problems Blamed For Flight Delays That Hit U.S. Airlines
The FAA says the issue that affected Southwest, Delta and other carriers has been resolved. But with hundreds of flights affected, the delays could linger.
With Grounding Of Boeing 737 Max Fleet — Where Does That Leave Air Travelers?
Some U.S. airlines are scrambling to rebook passengers after the FAA announced it was grounding the Boeing 737 Max fleet. Airlines affected include Southwest, American and United.
Southwest Grounds Planes, Blames Labor Dispute With The Union
The carrier says the Aircraft Mechanics Fraternal Association "has a history of work disruptions." The union says the airline is "scapegoating" its technicians.
Southwest Airlines Says It Will Stop Serving Peanuts
Peanuts have long been a part of Southwest's marketing campaigns. The carrier says it is ditching the snack to protect passengers with peanut allergies.
Cracked Window On Southwest Flight Forces Pilot To Divert
There were no injuries aboard the Boeing 737, but the incident startled passengers and caused the pilot to make an unscheduled landing in Cleveland.
Passenger Who Survived A Fatal Flight Is Suing Southwest Airlines
On April 17, an engine that exploded caused the death of one passenger and injured others. A survivor has filed a lawsuit against the carrier, alleging she now suffers from PTSD and other conditions.