FlightAware said nearly 2,500 of the airline's flights -- about 30% of its schedule -- were delayed, far ahead of any US carrier.
The Federal Aviation Administration on Tuesday morning liftedafter earlier issuing the order, citing "equipment issues."
"Southwest Airlines requested the FAA pause the airline's departures," the agency told CNN in a statement. RELATED: Close call at LA-area airport after Southwest flight and helicopter nearly collide on runway
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