With the holiday season in full swing, travel experiences across the nation have become anything but joyous for many fliers aboard Southwest Airlines. Passengers have experienced extensive delays and cancellation of their pre-booked flights due to Southwest’s aging scheduling system. In fact, their outdated software is largely to blame for the travel nightmare experienced by… Continue reading ‘Outdated’ Scheduling Software Could Be to Blame for Holiday Travel Nightmare at Southwest Airlines
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Southwest Workers Say They Suffered Frostbite During 16-Hour Shifts
An alarming report has revealed that Southwest Airlines workers suffered frostbite while on the job in the frigid winter temperatures. According to a series of reports by the Georgetown Law National Employment Law Project (NELP), the incident occurred when some southwest employees were made to work grueling 16-hour shifts in extreme weather near the Chicago… Continue reading Southwest Workers Say They Suffered Frostbite During 16-Hour Shifts
Southwest cancels thousands of flights, leaving passengers stranded across the US
In an unprecedented move, Southwest Airlines has cancelled over 6,000 flights — resulting in thousands of passengers being stranded across the United States. The airline made an announcement on its website that due to an “operational disruption” caused by a recent computer glitch, flights are being cancelled over the next week. Flight attendants and other… Continue reading Southwest cancels thousands of flights, leaving passengers stranded across the US