Southwest says it'll soon be flying (my title)

Southwest Airlines e-mail | 9/12

[ArcLight]

Just got e-mail from Southwest Airlines. They're flying at noon, if the FAA says go.

[RoughDobermann]

I'm not flying again until I can carry on.... and I don't mean another bag.

[dubyagee]

F**K 'EM, WE'RE FLYING

Fine, but it'd be nice to have some good idea of what happened before we put more flying bombs in the air.......

[E. Pluribus Unum]

Fine, but it'd be nice to have some good idea of what happened before we put more flying bombs in the air.......

Yesterday's method will not work again. The passengers will not be passive next time.

[Nora]

Nice for them, but the FAA says No, per the emergency e-mail network. I got the e-mail just a minute ago and the site doesn't show it yet, but I wouldn't be planning on plane hopping today.

[Partisan Hack]

SOUTHWEST AIRLINES REVISES PLANS TO BEGIN FLIGHT OPERATIONS

Airline Won't Resume Flying Today

DALLAS-Sept. 12, 2001-Southwest Airlines today announced that it will not resume scheduled service today as previously indicated.

Southwest is working to resume service at the earliest practical time consistent with the directives of the U.S. Government and Southwest Airlines' own Customer Service and operational procedures.

"We realize the inconvenience this causes our loyal Customers, and we ask for their continued patience and understanding as we continue to work with the U.S. Government to safely reopen the nation's air system," said Southwest Airlines' CEO Jim Parker.

When flights resume, all Southwest Airlines Customers will need one of the following: a printed Southwest Airlines Ticketless confirmation letter, a printout of their confirmation if booked through Southwest's web site, southwest.com, or their paper ticket. If a confirmed Southwest Airlines passenger is not in possession of one of these documents, they may request a faxed copy of their confirmation by calling Southwest Airlines Reservations at 800-IFLYSWA (800-435-9792), print out their Ticketless confirmation page on southwest.com, or request a printed confirmation at the Southwest ticket counter.

The FAA has suspended curbside check-in at all airports. When flights resume, Customers will need to go inside the airport to check their bags at the ticket counter.

As soon as additional information is available, the airline will advise the public via www.southwest.com or its reservations line at (800) 435-9792.