Glitch forces Southwest Air flight delays in Phoenix, other cities
Jul 20, 2016, 2:22 PM | Updated: 4:38 pm
(AP File Photo)
(AP File Photo)
PHOENIX — A technical glitch was holding up Southwest Airlines flights at airports all over the country, including Phoenix Sky Harbor.
Arizona’s biggest airport reported Wednesday that systems were still down Wednesday afternoon.
Intermittent system issues continue nationwide on @SouthwestAir. Expect delays today and give yourself extra time.
— PHX Sky Harbor (@PHXSkyHarbor) July 20, 2016
Southwest Airlines Co. said that it began having intermittent problems with several systems after an outage.
We are aware and investigating current issues with our systems. We will keep you posted as we have more information to share.
— Southwest Airlines (@SouthwestAir) July 20, 2016
A spokeswoman said the Dallas-based airline had halted flights that were still in their gates.
What happens when tech goes down at the airport? Hand written boarding passes. #flipclass pic.twitter.com/ibMFxC2tUP
— Lindsay Stephenson (@MrsStephenson3) July 20, 2016
The spokeswoman said systems were gradually coming back but it may take time before the airline resumes normal operations.
It’s the second time less than three months that a glitch has brought some part of Sky Harbor operations to a standstill.
In May, the bag-screening system went offline.
Transportation Security Administration agents had to pile thousands of checked bags in a parking lot until they could be shipped to their owners’ destinations.
That delay lasted for hours.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
