National ground stop in effect

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a national ground stop due to extraordinary circumstances and for reasons of safety. Check your flight's status and review information about your options if your flight is impacted. Learn more.

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National Ground Stop

Changes and Cancellations

The Federal Aviation Administration has issued a national ground stop. Significant flight cancellations and delays are expected that are outside of Southwest’s control. If your flight is affected, we will proactively notify you with directions to rebook, without paying a difference in airfare, via Southwest.com or our mobile app.

Call wait times are longer than usual. To ensure a smoother and faster experience, you can easily see your flight's status and complete any changes via our website or our mobile app.

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