More than 2,100 Southwest flights delayed nationwide following "data connection issues"
Just months after an operation failure derailed travel plans for millions during the holidays, another technical issue delayed hundreds of flights on Tuesday.
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More than 2,100 Southwest flights delayed after "data connection issues"
Southwest Airlines is again making headlines for all the wrong reasons. Just months after an operation failure derailed travel plans for millions during the holidays, another technical issue delayed hundreds of flights on Tuesday.
Southwest back in the air after flights grounded; more than 1,700 delayed
A technology issue has forced more than 1,700 Southwest Airlines flights to be delayed on Tuesday morning.
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Severe weather in Buffalo and other places to our east continued to cause headaches Monday night for travelers in Chicago. CBS 2's Marybel Gonzalez reports on some frustrated travelers at Midway International Airport.
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Carrier cancelled more than 60% of its flights Tuesday after giant winter storm, with federal airline regulators pledging to investigate.
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Delays and cancellations continue at O'Hare, Midway
It looks like another busy day of long lines and waiting for travelers at Chicago's airports. The entire weekend was filled with travel trouble for people across the country trying to get to their holiday destinations.
Cancellations, delays continue at the airports amid winter storm
About half of all flights at O’Hare International Airport have been canceled or delayed due to the winter storm. The good news is, many travelers knew ahead of time, so the situation has been relatively calm.
Flight delays and cancellations are expected to be a disaster this holiday weekend
Buckle up for a weekend of travel chaos – starting Thursday, mass delays and cancellations are expected just to get worse heading into the holiday weekend. CBS 2's Marissa Perlman reports.
Chicago Weather Alert: More than 100 flights canceled amid severe storms, tornado warnings
As strong storms cross the Chicago area, airlines are reporting flight cancellations and delays at O'Hare and Midway airports.
Chicago Weather Alert: Hundreds Of Flights Canceled At O'Hare, Midway Amid Winter Storm
Hundreds of flights were canceled at O'Hare and Midway international airports Thursday afternoon as snow pounded the Chicago area.
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Severe Storms Delay Arriving Flights At O'Hare International Airport
Arriving flights were delayed by up to two and a half hours at O'Hare International Airport Tuesday afternoon as severe thunderstorms swept through the Chicago area.
Southwest Airlines Computer Problems Prompt Temporary Nationwide Ground Stop; More Than 30 Flights At Midway And O'Hare Affected
A Southwest Airlines spokesman said the company is "is in the process of resuming normal operations after a brief pause in our flight activity.
Chicago Weather: Snowstorm Leads To Major Delays For Arriving Flights At O'Hare, Midway
Some flights at O'Hare and Midway international airports were delayed by over an hour Tuesday evening as a snowstorm pounded the Chicago area.
RealTime Weather Alert: Rain Supplants Snow After Heavy Blast
The worst of the snow was over for most of the Chicago area as of 3 p.m. Sunday, with rain taking the place of the snow from south to north.
Travelers Still Making Their Way Through O'Hare After Holiday Weekend
The departure board at O'Hare looking fairly decent Monday morning, most flights on-time, a far cry from what holiday travelers saw on Sunday. Severe weather causing stress coast to coast Sunday.
O'Hare, Midway Report Flight Delays, Cancellations With Weather Woes In Many Parts Of Country
Flight delays and cancellations were reported Sunday amid persistent rain, as well as weather issues elsewhere in the country.
More Than 50 Chicago Flights Canceled Due To Dense Fog
More than 50 flights were canceled out of Chicago Monday morning due to a ground stop for dense fog. There is a dense fog advisory in place in the area through 9 a.m.
O'Hare Airport Reports Flight Delays, Cancellations Amid Thunderstorms
O'Hare airport has reported flight delays and cancellations amid thunderstorms in the area.
Stormy Weather Cancels More Than 350 Chicago Flights
Stormy weather canceled more than 350 flights from Chicago airports Sunday.
Aerodata Computer Glitch Causes Flight Delays For Several Airlines
Technical issues with a software system called Aerodata caused delays for several airlines nationwide Monday morning.
Winter Storm Cancels About 400 Flights At O'Hare and Midway Airports Wednesday Morning
Chicago O'Hare has canceled about 253 flights and Midway canceled 98 as of 8:15 a.m. Wednesday, as the Chicago area continues to deal with a winter storm.
Flight Cancellations, Delays At O'Hare, Midway
A snowy Monday morning in Chicago has cancelled flights at O'Hare and Midway.
Flight Cancellations, Delays At O'Hare, Midway
As Chicago braces for the coldest days of the season so far, operations are running smoothing at O'Hare and Midway airports.
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