Southwest Airlines Apologizes After Thousands of Flights Canceled or Delayed

Southwest Airlines Apologizes After Thousands of Flights Canceled or Delayed
A Southwest Airlines Boeing 737 passenger plane takes off from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport in Florida, on April 20, 2021. Wilfredo Lee/AP Photo
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Southwest Airlines, one of the world’s largest low-cost carriers, issued a public apology after thousands of flights were canceled or delayed early on April 2.

The airline’s operations were affected by an “intermittent technology issue” as well as “ongoing weather challenges in Florida,” Southwest said in a travel advisory. “We offer our heartfelt apologies for any inconvenience, and we will continue to work with customers who experience a disruption in their travel plans.”
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