Southwest Airlines faces massive delays due to technical issues.
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Southwest Airlines experienced a technical glitch, forcing a one-hour nationwide stoppage of all flights, resulting in over 5,400 flight delays and more than 100 cancellations. The airline has promised to accommodate affected passengers. This is the latest setback for the budget airline, which faced staff shortages during the Christmas holiday season, leading to 16,700 flight cancellations and disrupted travel plans for two million customers.
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