This website collects cookies to deliver better user experience. Cookie Policy
Accept
Sign In
The Wall Street Publication
  • Home
  • Trending
  • U.S
  • World
  • Politics
  • Business
    • Business
    • Economy
    • Real Estate
    • Markets
    • Personal Finance
  • Tech
  • Lifestyle
    • Lifestyle
    • Style
    • Arts
  • Health
  • Sports
  • Entertainment
Reading: Southwest Airlines Cancels Over 1,800 Flights
Share
The Wall Street PublicationThe Wall Street Publication
Font ResizerAa
Search
  • Home
  • Trending
  • U.S
  • World
  • Politics
  • Business
    • Business
    • Economy
    • Real Estate
    • Markets
    • Personal Finance
  • Tech
  • Lifestyle
    • Lifestyle
    • Style
    • Arts
  • Health
  • Sports
  • Entertainment
Have an existing account? Sign In
Follow US
© 2024 The Wall Street Publication. All Rights Reserved.
The Wall Street Publication > Blog > Business > Southwest Airlines Cancels Over 1,800 Flights
Business

Southwest Airlines Cancels Over 1,800 Flights

Last updated: October 10, 2021 9:33 pm
Editorial Board
Share
Southwest Airlines Cancels Over 1,800 Flights
SHARE

Southwest Airlines Co. LUV -0.22% canceled more than 1,800 flights over the weekend, citing bad weather and air-traffic-control problems in Florida that rippled throughout its operation.

The airline canceled over 1,000 flights Sunday, or 28% of its schedule, according to FlightAware, a flight-tracking website. Over 500 flights were delayed.

The problems started Friday evening, when severe weather in Florida prompted the Federal Aviation Administration to impose an air-traffic-management program, resulting in a large number of cancellations and leaving customers and crew members out of place, an airline spokesperson said Saturday.

Southwest scrambled to reset its network Saturday, canceling more than 800 flights that day, or 24% of its operation, according to FlightAware.

“To protect our overall network from compounding issues, additional cancellations are occurring today,” Alan Kasher, Southwest’s executive vice president of daily operations, told employees in a message Saturday that was reviewed by The Wall Street Journal.

In another message to employees Sunday, Mr. Kasher apologized for the difficulties, saying that Southwest had been staffed for the busier than usual Columbus Day travel weekend, but faced unexpected setbacks that cascaded and led to shortfalls. Irregular operations can leave crews in the wrong places to operate flights, causing the airline to burn through its reserve of on-call workers, exacerbating problems.

“As we’ve seen before, an unexpected number of delays ultimately leads to a staffing shortage,” he said.

The FAA said Sunday that severe weather, military training and limited staffing in one area of the Jacksonville, Fla., air-traffic-control facility that oversees airspace in the region led to flight delays and cancellations for a few hours Friday afternoon, but there had been no staffing issues since.

“Some airlines continue to experience scheduling challenges due to aircraft and crews being out of place,” the FAA said in a written statement.

Other carriers had smoother operations throughout the weekend, including those that operate many flights to and from Florida. American Airlines Group Inc. canceled 63 flights Sunday, or 2% of its mainline operation. Spirit Airlines Inc. canceled 32 flights, according to FlightAware.

It was a difficult summer for airlines and travelers, as bad weather and staffing shortfalls created snarls at times as carriers raced to bring employees back to meet a crush of demand.

Southwest opted to fly a busier schedule than many rivals and expanded into several new cities.

But with its operation stretched thinner than usual, the airline struggled to bounce back when bad weather and technical snafus snarled operations.

Top executives have apologized to customers and crew for those frustrations. The carrier has said it would cut its fall schedule to better align its operation with staffing levels and catch up on hiring after the difficult summer.

Mr. Kasher said in his message Sunday that despite the adjustments for fall, the airline’s route system has “not fully recovered,” with fewer flights between major airports to re-accommodate customers.

The Southwest Airlines Pilots Association, the union that represents Southwest’s pilots, said the weekend’s woes were a sign that the problems haven’t been solved, describing the issues as the result of “poor planning” and a schedule that doesn’t allow any margin for recovery when things go wrong.

The union said it was aware of the difficulties affecting Southwest, but said pilots were “not participating in any official or unofficial job actions.”

Southwest told employees last week that they all will have to be vaccinated by Dec. 8, the deadline the Biden administration has set for federal contractors. Most major airlines have taken similar steps as it has become clear that they will be subject to the administration’s strict rules requiring vaccination for all employees of companies that do work with the government.

The pilots union has said it supports vaccination but believes the company needs to negotiate with the union over it, and has warned of potential disruptions this holiday season if many pilots opt to face termination rather than comply.

On Friday, the union sought a temporary restraining order to block the vaccine requirement and other actions and policies that it said Southwest has imposed without negotiating with the union.

Write to Alison Sider at alison.sider@wsj.com

Copyright ©2021 Dow Jones & Company, Inc. All Rights Reserved. 87990cbe856818d5eddac44c7b1cdeb8

TAGGED:Business NewsPAIDWall Street Publication
Share This Article
Twitter Email Copy Link Print
Previous Article A.Q. Khan, Who Secretly Sold Nuclear-Weapons Technology, Dies at 85 A.Q. Khan, Who Secretly Sold Nuclear-Weapons Technology, Dies at 85
Next Article William Shatner space flight delayed, Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin says William Shatner space flight delayed, Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin says

Editor's Pick

OpenAI backs off push to change into for-profit firm

OpenAI backs off push to change into for-profit firm

OpenAI CFO Sarah Friar discusses the corporate's partnership with SoftBank, shoppers embracing synthetic intelligence, OpenAI's 'deep analysis' software and DeepSeek's…

By Editorial Board 4 Min Read
10 Fruits That Decrease Blood Sugar Naturally, In response to a Nutritionist
10 Fruits That Decrease Blood Sugar Naturally, In response to a Nutritionist

Is there something higher than diving into a colourful fruit plate on…

13 Min Read
Jennifer Love Hewitt: Pregnant in Actual Life?
Jennifer Love Hewitt: Pregnant in Actual Life?

Studying Time: 3 minutes Jennifer Love Hewitt is pregnant … on TV.…

4 Min Read

Oponion

Horoscopes Jan. 13, 2025: Julia Louis-Dreyfus, an enthusiastic strategy and sympathetic perspective will purchase you time, loyalty and perception

Horoscopes Jan. 13, 2025: Julia Louis-Dreyfus, an enthusiastic strategy and sympathetic perspective will purchase you time, loyalty and perception

CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Liam Hemsworth, 35; Orlando Bloom,…

January 13, 2025

Chip Shortage Is Focus of White House Meeting

WASHINGTON—Auto makers, technology companies and semiconductor…

September 24, 2021

Images: This yr’s Eggstravaganza egg hunts within the Bay Space!

A whole bunch of youngsters lined…

April 19, 2025

N.Y. Business Owners Sidestep Billions in Federal Taxes With State’s Help

New York business owners are saving…

January 10, 2022

10 Versatile Summer season Outfit Mixtures | Fashion

There are two issues most males…

September 23, 2024

You Might Also Like

Semtech Showcases Subsequent-Gen LoRa® Expertise at IoT Options World Congress 2025
Business

Semtech Showcases Subsequent-Gen LoRa® Expertise at IoT Options World Congress 2025

LoRa Plus™ LR2021 and LoRa Join™ LR1121 Options Energy Superior IoT Deployments From Edge to Cloud. Semtech Company will showcase…

5 Min Read
Blynk and Myriota Companion to Develop Satellite tv for pc Connectivity for IoT Deployments
Business

Blynk and Myriota Companion to Develop Satellite tv for pc Connectivity for IoT Deployments

Blynk, a number one IoT software program platform, and Myriota, a pioneer in direct-to-satellite connectivity, have introduced a partnership that…

3 Min Read
YMIN 3.8V Lithium-Ion Supercapacitor: The Optimum Resolution to Overcome Low-Temperature Endurance Challenges in Container Trackers
Business

YMIN 3.8V Lithium-Ion Supercapacitor: The Optimum Resolution to Overcome Low-Temperature Endurance Challenges in Container Trackers

Growth Developments of Container Trackers in Worldwide Transportation With the fast progress of the worldwide logistics business, container trackers, as…

3 Min Read
Digital Matter Appoints Loic Barancourt as Chief Govt Officer to Lead Subsequent Section of International Development
Business

Digital Matter Appoints Loic Barancourt as Chief Govt Officer to Lead Subsequent Section of International Development

Digital Matter, international leaders in IoT {hardware} options, is happy to announce the appointment of Loic Barancourt as Chief Govt…

3 Min Read
The Wall Street Publication

About Us

The Wall Street Publication, a distinguished part of the Enspirers News Group, stands as a beacon of excellence in journalism. Committed to delivering unfiltered global news, we pride ourselves on our trusted coverage of Politics, Business, Technology, and more.

Company

  • About Us
  • Newsroom Policies & Standards
  • Diversity & Inclusion
  • Careers
  • Media & Community Relations
  • WP Creative Group
  • Accessibility Statement

Contact

  • Contact Us
  • Contact Customer Care
  • Advertise
  • Licensing & Syndication
  • Request a Correction
  • Contact the Newsroom
  • Send a News Tip
  • Report a Vulnerability

Term of Use

  • Digital Products Terms of Sale
  • Terms of Service
  • Privacy Policy
  • Cookie Settings
  • Submissions & Discussion Policy
  • RSS Terms of Service
  • Ad Choices

© 2024 The Wall Street Publication. All Rights Reserved.

Welcome Back!

Sign in to your account

Lost your password?