Airlines across the United States are doing their very best to add excitement and enthusiasm with new flights. The major U.S. carriers have announced exciting additions in recent days. American Airlines is on the verge of its first-ever flight to an underrated destination in Mexico, Puerto Escondido. The flight is set for December.

However, that excitement has been tainted by the government shutdown, as the likes of American Airlines and other carriers continue to exceed 1,000 flight delays .

It has been a similar story for Southwest Airlines. The airline has been praised for its on-time performance in recent years. However, during the shutdown, the carrier is typically at the top of the list of worldwide delays.

Here's a closer look at Southwest's performance throughout the weekend

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