Southwest Suffers System Outage; Major Delays
A spokeswoman says the Dallas-based airline is dealing with flight delays across its system and temporarily stopped flights that have not left their airport gate.
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A spokeswoman says the Dallas-based airline is dealing with flight delays across its system and temporarily stopped flights that have not left their airport gate.
The power outage happened about 5:00 p.m. and lasted only a few minutes, but the service interruption forced resets to many different systems such as checkpoint screening and baggage belts.
Prepared families can save themselves stress when traveling with children.
The impact of widespread flight cancellations in Chicago are being felt in North Texas. Southwest Airlines announced Friday that they proactively canceled flights at Chicago-Midway and American Airlines cancelled some1800 flights.
Though North Texas won't see crippling ice and snow, the latest winter blast is still causing problems in the Dallas-Fort Worth area.
American Airlines and its regional affiliate have canceled dozens of flights at Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport after tornadoes hit North Texas.
Delayed passengers at DFW Airport couldn't blame Tuesday's weather for their problems. Most of the flight delays were due to sequestration budget cuts, and air traffic controller furloughs.
American Airlines resumed most flights Wednesday, a day after a massive technology failure forced the nation's third-largest carrier to ground all planes from coast to coast.
A computer problem created a backup of American Airlines planes at DFW Airport and every U.S. airport where American flies. The technical issues, that resulted in a "system-wide ground delay", started around Noon and weren't resolved for nearly four hours.
A series of automatic spending cuts set to take effect on March 1 could have a significant impact on Dallas-Fort Worth area airports.
DFW International Airport may finally be back to near-normal flight delays and cancellations on Thursday. Many passengers who were not able to get to their destinations this week are flying out this morning.
The winter weather that brought snow and ice to North Texas has also brought delays to travelers at DFW International Airport.
Travelers heading out this weekend to start the holidays face some cancellations and flight delays as conditions improve following a Midwest blizzard.
United Airlines says it has fixed a computer problem that led to widespread delays for thousands of its passengers.
With the East Coast battered by what was Hurricane Sandy, some of the nation's biggest and busiest airports have been shuttered—with the ripple effects being felt across the globe.
Every year hundreds of people are arrested at DFW International Airport because of outstanding warrants.
The saga of Christopher Shell continued to get stranger. 24-hours ago he was the apparent victim of a love triangle and airplane bomb hoax. On Friday he was bounded out of jail for two earlier drug possession charges where he allegedly missed his court appearances.
The man at the center of a hoax that forced a DFW-bound plane to return to Philadelphia Thursday was arrested when he finally landed hours later.
Hundreds of flights at DFW International and Love Field were delayed or canceled today.
The camp listed its debt as exceeding $10 million.
Soldiers say the Army disregarded warnings about thin defenses and ignored requests for medical supplies. Now they question whether the Army is being transparent about their injuries.
It will be another hot day, with highs in the mid-90s and feels-like temperatures over 100°.
Drivers were advised to seek alternate routes overnight and into the early part of Wednesday morning.
Shayma Alzubi alleges Fort Worth ISD violated her First Amendment rights after critics targeted her past social media posts.
The camp listed its debt as exceeding $10 million.
Soldiers say the Army disregarded warnings about thin defenses and ignored requests for medical supplies. Now they question whether the Army is being transparent about their injuries.
It will be another hot day, with highs in the mid-90s and feels-like temperatures over 100°.
Drivers were advised to seek alternate routes overnight and into the early part of Wednesday morning.
Shayma Alzubi alleges Fort Worth ISD violated her First Amendment rights after critics targeted her past social media posts.
Federal officials are warning that one of the world's largest sporting events could bring more than soccer fans.
Donald Mercer was sentenced to 300 days behind bars for soliciting sex from a woman he arrested.
While FIFA is expected to make billions on the tournament, local cities are spending millions to host.
Drivers towed from a Fort Worth CVS may be eligible for refunds after an I-Team investigation found questions over whether the tow company had authorization to operate in the lot.
Before striking a pipeline, causing a natural gas leak and subsequent explosion, an engineering firm did follow proper protocol to begin work at a Dallas apartment building.
Soldiers say the Army disregarded warnings about thin defenses and ignored requests for medical supplies. Now they question whether the Army is being transparent about their injuries.
U.S. District Judge P. Casey Pitts in the Northern District of California ruled in a 71-page opinion Tuesday that multiple Trump administration policies were arbitrary and violated the Administrative Procedure Act.
The Senate approved a House-passed resolution aimed at reining in President Trump on Iran, marking the first time such a measure has made it through both chambers.
President Trump's construction projects include restoring the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, building a 90,000-square-foot White House ballroom and a 250-foot triumphal arch.
President Trump has insisted that vandals, rather than questionable craftsmanship, are responsible for the enduring problems following the Reflecting Pool's $14.7 million sealant job.
Target, which embarked on a turnaround plan under its new CEO earlier this year, reported an increase in first-quarter sales Wednesday.
During the program's first year, it will be offered at about 65 to 75 hospitals that handle about a quarter of births in the state and largely serve low-income patients, Newsom's office said.
Bimbo Bakeries USA employs over 20,000 people and has been headquartered in Horsham, Pennsylvania, for the past 17 years.
This explosion is among several similar incidents across North Texas that raise questions about why hazardous natural gas leaks keep happening
Zoox, owned by Amazon, produces its own autonomous vehicles that it says are built for passengers, not drivers.
Gallup found that only 49% of Americans were "cost-secure" last year, with concerns about medical bills and prescription costs rising across income groups.
Dr. Peter Stafford was working with a missionary group in the Congo when he came down with the virus last month.
The FDA is moving ahead with a safety study of the abortion pill mifepristone, a senior FDA official confirmed to CBS News, a step that could create a path for the Trump administration to restrict access to the medication.
The head of the World Health Organization says Ebola has killed at least 7 people in Congo, but the U.N. agency says it knows the epidemic "is much larger."
The most recent week of data from Dallas County Health and Human Services shows a 50% increase in positive flu cases.
The city of Plano is on a roll, and Mayor John Muns said the key to the city's successes comes down to customer service.
Despite the costs and rules, fans are excited for the World Cup madness that's finally taking off.
After sharing management of the arena for decades, the Mavericks are now in full control.
Target, which embarked on a turnaround plan under its new CEO earlier this year, reported an increase in first-quarter sales Wednesday.
Expensive tickets, trouble getting visas and anti-American sentiment may all be contributing to underwhelming demand.
At The PIT in Frisco, the supporter clubs for the Swedish team and FC Dallas are playing a friendly match, celebrating a shared love of soccer.
In what is considered one of the most talented classes in recent memory, the Washington Wizards selected BYU small forward AJ Dybantsa with the No. 1 overall pick of the NBA Draft.
The fact that Nico Harrison no longer works for the Mavericks makes some believe the idea is plausible.
Bueckers, who scored 17 of the Wings' final 24, netted her 1,000th career point in overtime to cap her night and put Dallas ahead 109-108.
For more than five decades, the Panini World Cup sticker album has been a cherished World Cup tradition for soccer fans around the world.
Clive Davis helped shape the careers of music stars including Janis Joplin, Bruce Springsteen and Whitney Houston.
James Burrows directed more than 1,000 episodes of television, including every episode of the original "Will & Grace."
Lionel Messi tied the Men's World Cup goals record with his first World Cup hat trick as Argentina topped Algeria.
Rio de Janeiro's Military Fire Department said one of the helicopters crashed in the parking lot of a car dealership, where several electric vehicles were parked, igniting a fire.
Creative minds are coming together in North Texas.
The Red Bull Flugtag Airshow returned to Las Colinas on Saturday after a 12-year hiatus. Teams are tasked with constructing a flying machine and putting it to the test. It's estimated that around 25,000 people attended the event.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit babies at Texas Health locations across North Texas celebrated Valentine's Day.
As Anthony Davis prepared for his debut game at the AAC, Dallas Mavericks fans took to the arena to protest the controversial trade.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
