#Southwest Airlines could face fines amid Pete Buttigieg slam

#Southwest Airlines could face fines amid Pete Buttigieg slam

“Southwest Airlines could face fines amid Pete Buttigieg slam” Southwest Airlines could be slapped with major penalties for ruining Christmas for thousands of travelers by canceling flights during the holiday weekend, federal officials warned Wednesday. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg and congressional leaders have called on the budget airline to issue refunds and pay for expenses…

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#Southwest Airlines faces growing federal scrutiny after Christmas cancellations

#Southwest Airlines faces growing federal scrutiny after Christmas cancellations

Southwest Airlines faces growing federal scrutiny after Christmas cancellations The federal government is zeroing in on Southwest Airlines after it canceled thousands of flights over the Christmas holidays, stranding tens of thousands of travelers.    Southwest’s problems can’t completely be blamed on winter storms. While other airlines had some weather-related cancellations, Southwest shut down more than…

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#Why Southwest Airlines is canceling so many flights

#Why Southwest Airlines is canceling so many flights

Why Southwest Airlines is canceling so many flights Southwest Airlines is grappling with a wave of cancellations and delays that are stranding holiday travelers, a situation the CEO says highlights its need to modernize its operation. While most carriers were plagued by winter storms over the holiday weekend, only Southwest was forced to cancel a…

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#Spirit wins takeoff and landing rights at Newark airport

#Spirit wins takeoff and landing rights at Newark airport

“Spirit wins takeoff and landing rights at Newark airport” WASHINGTON — Spirit Airlines will get valuable takeoff and landing times that Southwest Airlines is abandoning at busy Newark-Liberty International Airport near New York City. The U.S. Transportation Department said Tuesday that Spirit “is most likely to provide the lowest fares to the most consumers” at…

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#Southwest apologizes for delays, cancellations; blames technology issues

#Southwest apologizes for delays, cancellations; blames technology issues

“Southwest apologizes for delays, cancellations; blames technology issues” Southwest Airlines flights were delayed and canceled early Saturday morning.  In a statement to Fox Business, the airline cited “intermittent performance issues following routine overnight maintenance of some of [its] backend technology.” “We offer heartfelt apologies to our customers for any inconvenience, and gratitude to our employees who are working diligently…

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#Southwest Airlines unveils fares change to attract travelers

#Southwest Airlines unveils fares change to attract travelers

“Southwest Airlines unveils fares change to attract travelers” Southwest Airlines will add a fourth fare category as part of changes designed to attract more business travelers and boost revenue. The new fare level will be priced higher than Southwest’s cheapest tickets but below the airline’s top two fare categories. Southwest executives think this will fill…

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#Southwest Airlines considers selling alcohol on flight again

#Southwest Airlines considers selling alcohol on flight again

“#Southwest Airlines considers selling alcohol on flight again” Southwest Airlines may soon be ready to bring booze back to its flights, months after pausing alcohol service due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Texas-based airline originally planned to resume serving alcohol to passengers “around the middle of February,” but decided against it to limit contact with…

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#Excusing Biden’s nap, freaking out over ‘Brandon’

#Excusing Biden’s nap, freaking out over ‘Brandon’

“#Excusing Biden’s nap, freaking out over ‘Brandon’” This statement: “The hours are long, the time differences are real, and the president has kept a rigorous schedule over several days, having lots of meetings, appearances and speeches.” — Kelly O’Donnell on MSNBC, Nov. 1 We say: Former President Donald Trump has long referred to his political…

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