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By late morning on the East Coast, more than 1,500 Southwest flights had been delayed, according to FlightAware. Image Credit: AP

California: Southwest Airlines halted flights nationwide as the carrier said it was dealing with “intermittent technology issues.”

The company disclosed the unspecified problem Tuesday after passenger complaints on Twitter. Southwest also said there were issues with its website and mobile app.

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The US Federal Aviation Administration subsequently said the carrier had requested a pause in departures.

Shares of Southwest fell as much as 3.6 per cent in New York.