Southwest flights resume after being grounded over 'technology issue'

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A Southwest Airlines Boeing 737 at a gate in Austin, Texas

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3 reasons why we hate the process of boarding planes according to an airline satisfaction expert

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Delta passengers are assigned boarding groups based on the type of ticket they purchased. Medallion members receive priority boarding status.
Delta passengers are assigned boarding groups based on the type of ticket they purchased. Medallion members receive priority boarding status.

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A Southwest Airlines pilot became incapacitated while flying. A pilot from another airline was on board — and jumped in to help.

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A Southwest pilot had a medical issue as he was flying a plane, so a pilot from another airline who happened to be on board stepped in to help.

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The Southwest personal credit cards are offering a rare welcome bonus that includes a Companion Pass, and it's your very last chance to apply

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Only 3 airlines guarantee parents can sit next to their children for free, new DOT dashboard shows

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A mother and daughter during meal time on a flight from Paris to New York.

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Chase's popular points-maximizing Pay Yourself Back feature is now available on Southwest credit cards, but most flyers will want to avoid it

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The Southwest credit card offers can help you earn the Companion Pass, one of the best deals in travel — but timing is important

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Chase offers 5 Southwest credit cards — and all of them earn points that count toward the Southwest Companion Pass

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The Southwest Companion Pass can get you nearly free travel with a buddy — here's how to earn this valuable perk

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Southwest Airlines reimbursed a couple for a $500 used car they bought to drive home after their flight was canceled

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Canceled flight travelers line for booking in front of a Southwest Airlines sign at Denver International Airport in Denver, Colorado
Southwest Airlines cancelled more than 16,000 flights in late December ba cause of severe weather and cascading network failures.

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