On July 31, 2025, Southwest Airlines experienced a major internet outage affecting its dispatching and operations systems, leading to a nationwide pause of all departing flights for several hours. Although systems were fully restored by early afternoon Eastern Time and departures resumed, the disruption caused over 1,800 flight delays and left many travelers stranded at airports across the U.S. Southwest issued apologies and emphasized that safety remained their top priority, while impacted passengers were able to rebook or request refunds under standard policies.
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