Southwest Airlines Flights Delayed Nationwide by Tech Issues and Power Outage
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A power outage at a data center near Southwest Airlines' Dallas headquarters caused a "technology issue" that delayed over 1,300 flights. The airline managed to continue operations until the issue was resolved, but many travelers expressed frustration on social media. This incident follows a major technology-related disruption in December 2022, which led to a $35 million fine for Southwest.
Topics:business#customer-frustration#flight-delays#power-outage#southwest-airlines#technology-issue#travel
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