Category: air travel disruption

Southwest Airlines Targets Dec. 30 for Return to Normal Operations

After canceling more than 15,000 flights over the last week, Southwest Airlines has announced that it aims to return to normal operations “with minimal disruptions” by Friday. On Thursday, the Dallas-based airline was still only operating about one-third of its schedule, with more than 2,300 flights canceled. “We are encouraged by the progress we’ve made…


US Telecom Companies Delay 5G Rollout Near Some Airports After Airlines Warn of Safety Concerns

AT&T said on Jan. 18 that it would delay its rollout of 5G service near some U.S. airports after airlines warned the rollout would cause flight cancellations. Both AT&T and Verizon still plan on deploying their 5G networks on Jan. 18, aside from a “limited number” of 5G towers within two miles of some runways. AT&T…


AT&T, Verizon Delay 5G Rollout Near Some Airports After Airlines Warn of Safety Concerns

AT&T and Verizon on Tuesday agreed to temporarily delay its rollout of 5G service near some U.S. airports after airlines warned the rollout would cause flight cancellations. Both AT&T and Verizon still plan on deploying their 5G networks on Jan. 18, aside from a “limited number” of 5G towers within two miles of some runways….