Christmas Day is when people come together to celebrate and spend time with the ones they love. Typically, travel happens in the weeks and days leading up to December 25, hence allowing everyone to enjoy the holiday without any hassles.
Unfortunately, traveling during the end of the year tends to come with certain complications. Between disruptive weather, staffing shortages, congested airports, and other issues, it’s not always a sure thing that trips will go off without a hitch.
Sometimes, people hit the road or catch flights on Christmas Day as a workaround. Though while most folks generally schedule their trips for the days close to Christmas, traveling on the holiday itself also doesn’t guarantee a smooth sailing experience.
Today, people counting on Southwest Airlines experienced problems firsthand.
Here’s what happened
This year’s Christmas Day flights largely went off without a hitch, compared to recent years. However, Southwest customers still struggled, as nearly 700 of their flights were either delayed or cancelled. For people with connections, even a delayed flight can completely derail travel plans.
