Southwest Airlines’ entire fleet GROUNDED after weather system crashes leaving thousands stranded and stuck on runways
SOUTHWEST Airline's entire fleet was grounded on Monday night after a weather system crash left thousands stranded and stuck on runways.
The airline confirmed in a statement to The Sun that flights were beginning to resume just after midnight EST.
"[One hour] on the tarmac in a heatwave because of software is even less fun than most software-created problems. Neat."
The airline thanked the customer for "hanging in there," and noted that the company is "currently experiencing some technical difficulties, and we're working hard to get you on your way ASAP."
Hollywood Burbank Airport confirmed on Twitter that Southwest Airlines suspended all departures from the airport due to the network issues.
"Southwest Airlines has suspended all departures from Hollywood Burbank Airport due to <nationwide> network issues," .
Denver International Airport responded to several people tweeting about being stuck on Southwest flights on the tarmac for hours.
The airport is "aware of a computer issue going on with Southwest," according to the tweet, but no additional information was provided.