Widespread IT woes hit Southwest Airlines, causing long lines and forcing old-school passenger check-in
Southwest Airlines flights were temporarily grounded Friday after a widespread computer outage knocked out the "IT backbone" for a number of major airlines – causing havoc for some fliers.
Republican Ledger staff · 1:41 PM ET

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Southwest Airlines flights were temporarily grounded Friday after a widespread computer outage knocked out the "IT backbone" for a number of major airlines – causing havoc for some fliers.
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