Colossal computer outage at FAA causes day of frustration for fliers

Thousands of flight cancelations and delays today after a colossal computer outage at the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). It’s really stressful," 14-year-old Isabella Hernandez said. "I could be in class right now doing work."

Colossal computer outage at FAA causes day of frustration for fliers
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Thousands of flight cancelations and delays today after a colossal computer outage at the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). At George Bush Intercontinental Airport there have been more than 434 delays Wednesday and 36 cancelations, with greater than 171 delays and 31 cancelations at Hobby.

Air travel across US thrown into chaos after computer outage

Thousands of flights across the U.S. were canceled or delayed Wednesday after a government system that offers safety and other information to pilots broke down, stranding some planes on the ground for hours.

Promotions, not job cuts, follow Southwest Airlines holiday chaos

Southwest announced five promotions to help with operations. The airline canceled thousands of flights in late December because of a winter storm.

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.