Southwest Airlines announces plan to return to 'normal operations' Friday after mass flight cancellations

After thousands of flight cancellations that stranded holiday travelers across the country, Southwest Airlines announced plans to return to normal operations with minimal disruptions on Friday.

Ground stop at Bush Intercontinental Airport lifted

The ground stop that was issued for Bush Intercontinental Airport in Houston has been lifted by the Federal Aviation Administration.

Southwest cancels another 2,300 flights, expects normal operations to resume Friday

Southwest is struggling to recover after being overwhelmed by a winter storm that left hundreds of pilots and flight attendants stranded out of position to operate flights.

Southwest Airlines Chaos: Flight expert Scott Keyes breaks down what might have caused cancelations, delays (FULL INTERVIEW)
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Founder and chief flight expert of Scott?s Cheap Flights, Scott Keyes, said while the weather may have sparked initial delays, the issues now are being caused by internal errors.

Southwest flight cancellations continue to snowball as Congress vows investigation

Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg also said his agency would examine Southwest's cancellations and whether the airline was meeting its legal obligations to stranded customers.

Southwest Airlines’ holiday meltdown brings on federal investigation

The Dallas-based airline has canceled more flights than any other airline during the holidays, prompting federal investigators to ask why.

Flight canceled? Can you get a refund? Here's how to find out if you're owed money

Staying calm and knowing your rights can go a long way if your flight is canceled. Here’s some advice from experts for dealing with a flight cancellation.

Southwest cancels flights for Tuesday, provide hotels for travelers impacted

Southwest announced that all passengers who haven't rebooked their new trip wouldn't be able to rebook a flight for no earlier than December 31.

Nearly 5,000 US flights canceled on day after Christmas

More than 4,800 flights within, into, or out of the U.S. have been delayed, as of Monday afternoon, according to FlightAware.

Traveling with dog during holiday? Make sure to plan, experts say

Traveling with dogs can be stressful. Throw in holiday home stays at one of the most chaotic times of the year and double that stress for humans and animals alike.