Some customers left stranded after thousands of Southwest Airlines flights canceled

Hundreds of flights have been canceled by Southwest Airways, which has left some prospects stranded and others struggling to reschedule their flights.

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As of Monday night, over 3,900 flights inside, into, or out of the US have been canceled, in keeping with FlightAware. About 7,798 flights have been delayed inside, into, or out of the U.S. Monday.

The vast majority of the flights that have been canceled belonged to Southwest Airways, in keeping with CNN.

FlightAware reported that about 70% of Southwest Airways flights have been canceled as of Monday night at 10 p.m. EST. That’s about 2893 flights — nearly double, if not triple that of different airways.

As well as, Southwest Airways skilled about 16% delays, which is about 668 flights, in keeping with FlightAware.

KHOU reported that many passengers have been left stranded and oftentimes, have been separated from their baggage.

On Monday night, KHOU reported that Southwest Airways reportedly made an announcement over the intercom on the Passion Airport that stranded vacationers wouldn’t have the ability to rebook their canceled flight till Saturday, Dec. 31, and that the airline could be offering lodges for any prospects who’re stranded. Southwest Airways additionally reportedly mentioned it will present vouchers.

The same announcement was made at Denver Worldwide Airport, in keeping with CNN, by which Southwest Airways mentioned flights wouldn’t be rebooked till Jan. 3.

“With consecutive days of maximum winter climate throughout our community behind us, persevering with challenges are impacting our Prospects and Staff in a big approach that’s unacceptable. And our heartfelt apologies for this are simply starting,” Southwest Airways mentioned in an announcement.

“We’re working to achieve to Prospects whose journey plans will change with particular info and their accessible choices,” mentioned Southwest Airways.

Southwest Airways mentioned that it was absolutely staffed going into the extreme winter climate over the vacation weekend mixed with the extreme winter climate. The airline mentioned it was compelled to make operational changes and mentioned that it expects to make extra adjustments — with extra diminished flights going into the New 12 months vacation as nicely.

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