Southwest Airlines blames tech issues, weather for weekend delays & cancellations

Flight delays and cancellations plagued some Southwest Airlines passengers over the weekend and the airline says both technology and weather issues were to blame.

• Apr 4

Airlines reduce cancellations, but US flight problems linger

Air travel in the United States improved Monday after a rocky weekend that left thousands of flyers stranded by thunderstorms in Florida.

• Apr 4

Airlines cancel more than 3,500 us flights over weekend

Airlines canceled more than 3,500 U.S. flights this past weekend and delayed thousands more.

• Apr 4

Hundreds Of Travelers Scramble To Reschedule After Winter Weather Causes Over 1,400 Flight Cancellations

Hundreds of people flocked to Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport in hopes of getting a flight after thousands were cancelled on Feb. 24 due to winter weather.

• Feb 24

Winter Weather Causes More Than 1,000 Flight Cancellations At DFW, 200+ At Love Field

The winter weather moving into and through North Texas Thursday is affecting travel on the roads and in the air.

• Feb 24

Wintry Weather Forces Hundreds of Flights To Be Cancelled, Delayed At DFW International Airport

The FAA said there were periodic ground stops during the day Wednesday for DFW Airport bound flights at the request of American Airlines.

• Feb 23

DFW Airport Operating 2 Runways As Freeze From Arctic Front Continues

The winter storm that delivered a mix of ice, sleet and freezing rain to North Texas is still impacting traffic in and out of Dallas Fort Worth International Airport.

• Feb 4

Flight Delays, Cancellations Persist At Dallas Airports Due To COVID-19 And Winter Weather

The people who are flying said there's a lot of stress when it comes to traveling, especially during this time of year, but everyone has the same goal: to get back home.

• Jan 3

Airlines Continue Scrapping U.S. Flights After More Than 5,000 Weekend Cancelations

Wintry weather combined with the pandemic lead to frustrated air travelers. Hundreds of flights were cancelled Monday morning.

• Jan 3

More Than 20% Of American Airlines Flights Canceled Over The Weekend

Some American Airlines travelers are still feeling the effects from a weekend fraught with cancellations and delays.

• Nov 1, 2021

After Stranding Thousands Over the Weekend, More Flight Cancellations For American Airlines

With the blamed bad weather behind them, American Airlines says 1800 flight attendants will return to work Monday -- but more than 250 flights have already been canceled.

• Nov 1, 2021

Southwest Apologizes For Cancelled Flights, Denies Rumors Of Pilot Protest

The airline cancelled more flights on Sunday and Monday than any other airline in the world, leading to speculation about the cause.

• Oct 11, 2021

Southwest Airlines Disruptions Continue Monday, After Thousands Of Weekend Flight Cancelations

Frustration is running high at Dallas Love Field and across the country as some 365 Southwest Airlines flights have already been canceled Monday.

• Oct 11, 2021

6th Straight Day Of Widespread Cancellations, Delays For Spirit Airlines

Travelers at DFW Airport are beyond frustrated.

• Aug 6, 2021

Fight Delays, Cancellations Increase As Air Travel Hits Another Pandemic High

Cancellations, delays and frustration (in front of and behind the counter) as air travel in the U.S. hits new pandemic-era high, and airlines scramble to keep up with vacation crowds.

• Aug 2, 2021

American Airlines Blames Weather, Staffing Shortages For Cancellations & Delays; Transport Workers Union Cites Other Issues

Fort Worth-based American Airlines said storms at its large DFW and Charlotte hubs this month have caused about 950 flight cancellations throughout its entire system.

• Jun 21, 2021

More Cancellations, Delays As Southwest Airlines Struggles To Recover From "Technology Issues"

Computer system outages caused Southwest Airlines to ground hundreds of flights two days in a row. On the third consecutive day, June 16, passengers continued to deal with canceled flights and delays, as the airline tried to recover.

• Jun 16, 2021

American Airlines Among 3 Biggest US Carriers Suspending Flights To Israel

Fort Worth-based American Airlines, United Airlines and Delta Air Lines have suspended flights to Israel amid rising violence in the conflict between Israel and Palestinians.

• May 13, 2021

More Than 1,600 Flights Cancelled Out Of Texas Airports

At DFW Airport, the temperature was 4 degrees Fahrenheit — 3 degrees colder than Moscow.

• Feb 15, 2021

Southwest Grounds 2 Planes After Finding Cracks In Key Part

Southwest Airlines is grounding two Boeing jets after finding cracks in parts that connect wings to the fuselage.

• Oct 9, 2019

FAA Calling For Pilots To Test Changes To Boeing 737 Max Jets

• Aug 23, 2019

Southwest Extends Boeing 737 Max Cancellations, Pulls Out Of Newark Airport

Southwest Airlines has become the first airline to say it won't fly the Boeing 737 Max aircraft again until next year.

• Jul 25, 2019

Boeing Predicts $5.6 Billion Loss Over Grounded 737 Max Jets

Boeing says it is booking a $4.9 billion charge to cover possible compensation to airlines that have canceled thousands of flights since the 737 Max jet was grounded.

• Jul 19, 2019

Southwest Airlines Pulls Boeing 737 Max Jets From Schedule Into November

Dallas-based Southwest Airlines is joining other major carriers and is again pushing back the date it expects to be able to fly the grounded Boeing 737 Max jet.

• Jul 18, 2019

American Pushes Back Expected Return Date For Boeing Max

The plane was grounded around the world since mid-March, after the second of two crashes that killed a combined 346 people in Indonesia and Ethiopia.

• Jun 10, 2019