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Southwest Airlines flight diverted to Milwaukee due to 'potential mechanical issue' amid cancellation chaos
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Southwest Airlines had to divert a flight to Milwaukee on Wednesday due to a "potential mechanical issue" as the airline recovers after thousands of flights were canceled.
"A different aircraft is being brought in to continue the flight to Phoenix," the spokesperson told Fox News Digital. "We appreciate our Customers’ patience as we work to get them to their destinations as quickly as possible." Paul Best is a breaking news reporter for Fox News Digital and Fox Business. Story tips and ideas can be sent to Paul.Best@fox.com and on Twitter: @KincaidBest.
Southwest Airlines canceled thousands of flights over the Christmas weekend, leaving travelers stranded in airports across the country as they tried to get home for the holidays.
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