Holiday Travel Disrupted by Weather and Southwest Airlines Delays

Despite improvements from last year, travelers face challenges as dense fog in Chicago causes hundreds of Southwest Airlines cancellations and delays.

Southwest Airlines faced significant disruptions over the holiday period, with hundreds of flights delayed or cancelled due to dense fog in Chicago.
Despite the disruptions, overall holiday travel was smoother than last year, with fewer cancellations and delays reported across the US.
Weather conditions are expected to continue impacting travel, with snow and rain forecasted across various parts of the country.
Airports are bracing for large numbers of travelers returning home after the holidays, with around 170,000 people expected to pass through Philadelphia International Airport alone between Tuesday and Wednesday.
Southwest Airlines recently agreed to a $140 million settlement with the U.S. Department of Transportation over allegations of consumer-protection violations during last year's holiday travel disruptions.