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CBP seeing rise in attempts to bring eggs across southwest border

Friday, January 20 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- U.S. Customs and Border Protection said it has seen an increase in eggs being brought across the border -- a practice it said is technically illegal.The price of eggs has been skyrocketing -- up 60% in December the U.S. Bureau of Labor... Read More.

Southwest Airlines holiday meltdown will cost company up to $825 million

Friday, January 6 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- The holiday meltdown at Southwest Airlines last month cost the company as much as $825 million in lost revenue and added expenses, the company said in a government filing on Friday.Southwest Airlines, the largest domestic airline in the U.S., canceled more... Read More.

Southwest CEO apologizes to customers, employees: ‘There will be a lot of lessons learned’

Friday, December 30 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- After more than 15,000 flights were canceled over the Christmas holiday, leaving thousands of travelers in a lurch, Southwest Airlines says it's finally catching up.The airline said it plans to resume normal operations Friday with "minimal disruptions." In an exclusive interview... Read More.

Southwest Airlines announces plan to return to ‘normal operations’ by Friday

Thursday, December 29 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Southwest Airlines said it plans to return to "normal operations with minimal disruptions" Friday, after days of chaos that saw the company cancel thousands of its flights, leaving many passengers stranded and seeking alternative transportation.The airline said in a news release... Read More.

Stranded Southwest customers detail efforts to get home amid flight cancellations

Wednesday, December 28 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Southwest customers across the country were left stranded this week, when a growing list of flight cancellations left many desperately seeking alternative travel options in hopes of getting home in time for celebrations, work, their health and more.A long ride homeDianne... Read More.

‘Disruption we’ve never seen’: What’s causing the Southwest Airlines meltdown?

Wednesday, December 28 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- A massive storm has blanketed much of the U.S. with snow, slowing air travel during a peak season and causing tens of thousands of flight cancellations. The holiday meltdown at Southwest Airlines, however, has far eclipsed its competitors.By Wednesday afternoon, the... Read More.

Southwest CEO apologizes to passengers, staff after flight cancellation chaos

Tuesday, December 27 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- In a nearly three-minute video statement Tuesday, Southwest CEO Bob Jordan said he is "truly sorry" for the airline's failures over the holiday weekend, praising the airline's employees, who he said "are showing up in every way," as the airline grapples... Read More.

Lawmakers bash Southwest over flight cancellations

Tuesday, December 27 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Lawmakers are hammering Southwest Airlines over its spate of flight cancellations in recent days after a cold front blew in freezing temperatures and snow across broad swaths of the country during the holidays.While several airlines faced high levels of cancellations, Southwest canceled... Read More.

Airlines cancel thousands of flights amid winter storm chaos, with Southwest nixing 70%

Monday, December 26 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Airlines have canceled thousands of flights in what has become a Christmas nightmare for so many, as winter storms and staffing issues continue to cause havoc across the U.S.Most major airlines have canceled or delayed thousands of flights, with Southwest Airlines... Read More.

The Zombies, Stone Gossard’s band Painted Shield to perform at South by Southwest Music Festival

Wednesday, December 7 by ABC News

The South by Southwest Music Festival is known for spotlighting emerging artists, but one of the festival's showcase artists this year has been making records for nearly 60 years.The Zombies are one of the more than 300 artists announced Wednesday as performers at... Read More.

‘Ghost’ orchids, now a candidate for federal protections, are at risk with every hurricane that blows through Southwest Florida

Thursday, October 20 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- A spooky species of orchid at risk of disappearing forever as climate change worsens natural disasters, could soon garner conservation protections from the federal government.The "ghost orchid," an elusive species in the orchid family that primarily resides deep in the swamps... Read More.

Wildfire erupts near LA as record-breaking heat scorches Southwest

Tuesday, June 7 by ABC News

(HESPERIA, Calif.) -- A brush fire erupted Monday afternoon in Hesperia, California, leaving one burn victim and up to 50 acres of scorched land, amid record-breaking temperatures in the Southwest.The condition of the victim was not released.The Hesperia area is under an excessive heat... Read More.

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Stories tagged with: southwest

CBP seeing rise in attempts to bring eggs across southwest border

Southwest Airlines holiday meltdown will cost company up to $825 million

Southwest CEO apologizes to customers, employees: ‘There will be a lot of lessons learned’

Southwest Airlines announces plan to return to ‘normal operations’ by Friday

Stranded Southwest customers detail efforts to get home amid flight cancellations

‘Disruption we’ve never seen’: What’s causing the Southwest Airlines meltdown?

Southwest CEO apologizes to passengers, staff after flight cancellation chaos

Lawmakers bash Southwest over flight cancellations

Airlines cancel thousands of flights amid winter storm chaos, with Southwest nixing 70%

The Zombies, Stone Gossard’s band Painted Shield to perform at South by Southwest Music Festival

‘Ghost’ orchids, now a candidate for federal protections, are at risk with every hurricane that blows through Southwest Florida

Wildfire erupts near LA as record-breaking heat scorches Southwest

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