Southwest Flights Resume After Computer Glitch

Original article here.


Update (1154ET):

The FAA announced that the technical problem with one of Southwest Airlines’ internal systems had been fixed.

“The pause has been lifted and their service has resumed,” the agency said.

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Update (1115ET):

Southwest Airlines released a statement that blames a vendor firewall failure for nationwide groundings.

*SOUTHWEST AIR BLAMES VENDOR FIREWALL FAILURE FOR GROUNDINGS

*SOUTHWEST AIR COMMENTS ON FLIGHT INTERRUPTIONS IN STATEMENT

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ABC News’ Sam Sweeney reports all Southwest Airlines flights are grounded due to a computer issue. He said the airline paused operations this morning. As of 1030 ET, about 795 flights were delayed.

CNBC is also reporting the widespread technical issue with the airline.

The FAA tweeted moments ago, “Southwest Airlines requested the FAA pause the airline’s departures.”

Southwest Airlines told customers:

“We’re aware of intermittent issues with our website and mobile app, but we’re working hard in making sure our Customers have full capabilities on our site. Updates will be communicated when the site is fully functional.” 

Shares of Southwest are down more than 2.5%.

A parking lot of Southwest planes was spotted in Nashville.

Travel pains for Southwest customers will be felt throughout the day.

People are stuck on planes.

This is the second time Southwest has been hit by large-scale computer problems resulting in delays and/or cancelations within four months.

… Paging US Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg. 

By Published On: April 18, 2023Categories: UncategorizedComments Off on Southwest Flights Resume After Computer Glitch

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