Southwest Cancels or Delays Nearly Half Its FlightsBetween the sting of inflation and the brutal winter storm that bore down on the majority of the U.S. this week, many people's travel plans were either not so smooth or canceled entirely.But if you did end up traveling despite all that and you happen to be flying via Southwest (LUV) - Get Free Report in the next few days, it's time to check your flight status.That's because Southwest has canceled 23% of its flights as of Dec. 26, meaning those in a hurry to rush back home after time with family may be stuck in an airport.The problems have been ongoing since Christmas Day, when Southwest canceled 39% of its flights and delayed 43%."About three-quarters of respondents said the culture in the FAA’s Dallas-area office that oversees Southwest hasn’t improved in recent years, after concerns had been raised regarding its oversight of the airline, according to an internal November survey report."