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#flight-safety
fromFortune
5 days ago

Southwest passengers fly out of seats as jet drops 300 feet in 36 seconds in response to an alert about a nearby plane

The plane suddenly jolted shortly after takeoff then felt like it was falling, said Stef Zamorano, who was flying to Las Vegas with her husband to celebrate his birthday.
US news
#flight-incident
#aviation-safety
US news
fromwww.npr.org
5 months ago

Southwest 737 and small business jet have 'near collision' at Chicago Midway Airport

Investigators look into a near-collision at Midway Airport involving Southwest Airlines and a business jet due to flawed communication.
Business
fromBusiness Insider
5 months ago

Video shows Southwest plane narrowly avoiding collision with a private jet, triggering FAA investigation

A Southwest Airlines flight avoided a collision with a private jet at Chicago's Midway Airport, underscoring safety concerns in aviation.
The FAA is investigating unauthorized runway entry by a private jet.
NYC startup
fromBusiness Insider
4 months ago

A Southwest plane almost took off from a taxiway instead of the runway

A Southwest Airlines plane mistakenly began takeoff from a taxiway instead of a runway, prompting an air traffic controller to intervene.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
5 months ago

Southwest 737 and small business jet have 'near collision' at Chicago Midway Airport

Investigators look into a near-collision at Midway Airport involving Southwest Airlines and a business jet due to flawed communication.
Business
fromBusiness Insider
5 months ago

Video shows Southwest plane narrowly avoiding collision with a private jet, triggering FAA investigation

A Southwest Airlines flight avoided a collision with a private jet at Chicago's Midway Airport, underscoring safety concerns in aviation.
The FAA is investigating unauthorized runway entry by a private jet.
#assigned-seating
fromFast Company
1 week ago
E-Commerce

Southwest Airlines open seating is ending: Here's what the new 8-group boarding process will look like

fromFast Company
1 week ago
E-Commerce

Southwest Airlines open seating is ending: Here's what the new 8-group boarding process will look like

Travel
fromTravel + Leisure
2 weeks ago

Southwest to Add a New Route to This Caribbean Island Famous for Its Crystal-clear Waters

Southwest Airlines will add new flights to St. Thomas in early 2026, expanding its Caribbean routes.
E-Commerce
fromEssentiallySports
3 weeks ago

Driving Results Through the SEC: Jonathan Clarkson on Southwest Airlines' Loyalty Strategy

Southwest Airlines is forming a partnership with the Southeastern Conference to build loyalty among Gen Z.
fromEssentiallySports
3 weeks ago

Bridging Loyalty with Sports: Southwest Airlines' NFL Strategy Through Rapid Rewards

By embedding its Rapid Rewards program into the NFL experience, Southwest built a loyalty strategy that extends well beyond the game.
National Football League
#air-travel
Travel
fromSFGATE
4 months ago

Southwest Airlines slashes Rapid Rewards earnings on its lowest fares

Southwest Airlines is making it harder to earn Rapid Rewards points for budget fares, affecting loyalty program dynamics.
Travel
fromSFGATE
4 months ago

Southwest Airlines slashes Rapid Rewards earnings on its lowest fares

Southwest Airlines is making it harder to earn Rapid Rewards points for budget fares, affecting loyalty program dynamics.
fromFortune
3 weeks ago

Southwest's CEO says he picks up trash and serves snacks when flying and shares advice from the airline's legendary cofounder

Bob Jordan prefers casual attire while flying to assist crew and passengers and discussed changes in Southwest's seating policies.
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

Southwest CEO says he's open to adding lounges - and flights to Europe

Southwest Airlines is undergoing significant changes to adapt to evolving customer needs.
#flight-diversion
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago
Black Lives Matter

A Southwest passenger kicked and spat at the crew when they tried to stop her from opening an exit in midair, affidavit says

fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago
Travel

Southwest's new portable charger policy was vindicated after just 24 hours when a flight diverted due to a smoking battery pack

fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago
Black Lives Matter

A Southwest passenger kicked and spat at the crew when they tried to stop her from opening an exit in midair, affidavit says

fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago
Travel

Southwest's new portable charger policy was vindicated after just 24 hours when a flight diverted due to a smoking battery pack

fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

Southwest CEO says changes like charging for seat bookings and checked bags will make it over $4 billion next year

Southwest Airlines is changing its business model, including introducing bag fees and assigned seating to boost revenues.
fromTravel + Leisure
2 months ago

Southwest Has a Strict New Safety Rule About Chargers

"When a portable charger/power bank is used during a flight, it must be out of any baggage and remain in plain sight."
Gadgets
#checked-baggage-fees
#baggage-fees
Atlanta Braves
fromBroBible
4 months ago

Southwest Airlines Tries And Fails With Awful Luka Doncic Joke On Instagram About New Bag Policy

Southwest Airlines aims to mitigate backlash over baggage fees through humor, but backlash suggests a disconnect with customer sentiment.
Atlanta Braves
fromBroBible
4 months ago

Southwest Airlines Tries And Fails With Awful Luka Doncic Joke On Instagram About New Bag Policy

Southwest Airlines aims to mitigate backlash over baggage fees through humor, but backlash suggests a disconnect with customer sentiment.
#travel
#baggage-policy
Travel
from24/7 Wall St.
4 months ago

How Will Southwest Airlines New Bag Fees Impact Frequent Flyers and Credit Cardholders, Should We Switch To Another Card?

Southwest Airlines is changing its checked baggage policy, charging for bags starting May 27, 2025, which may affect customer loyalty.
Travel
fromConde Nast Traveler
1 year ago

The Era of Free Checked Baggage Is Officially Over

Southwest Airlines is ending its 'two bags fly free' policy, aligning with industry standards and responding to profitability pressures.
US news
fromBoston.com
2 months ago

Final boarding call for free bags at Southwest as airline abandons a cherished perk

Southwest Airlines has changed its baggage policy, introducing fees that could financially impact customers and the airline's reputation.
Travel
from24/7 Wall St.
4 months ago

How Will Southwest Airlines New Bag Fees Impact Frequent Flyers and Credit Cardholders, Should We Switch To Another Card?

Southwest Airlines is changing its checked baggage policy, charging for bags starting May 27, 2025, which may affect customer loyalty.
Travel
fromConde Nast Traveler
1 year ago

The Era of Free Checked Baggage Is Officially Over

Southwest Airlines is ending its 'two bags fly free' policy, aligning with industry standards and responding to profitability pressures.
European startups
fromSFGATE
2 months ago

The 'old' Southwest Airlines officially ends on Wednesday

Southwest Airlines is ending its free checked bag policy, introducing fees that align with industry standards starting May 28.
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

Southwest Airlines will require passengers to keep chargers visible due to fire risk

Southwest Airlines mandates visibility of portable charging devices during flights for safety.
Policy aims to enhance crew response to potential fire hazards from lithium batteries.
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Southwest surprises customers with strict new policy - the first of its kind in the industry: experts

Southwest Airlines introduces a new policy requiring passengers to keep portable chargers visible to enhance safety amid risks of overheating and fire.
#lithium-ion-batteries
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

Southwest wants permission to launch more international flights

"Southwest’s request for permission to fly to over 100 countries reflects its strategic pivot as it seeks to expand internationally amid falling profits and changing market conditions."
European startups
Social justice
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

These airlines ranked highest and lowest in customer satisfaction for 2025: JD Power study

Overall passenger satisfaction in airlines is on the rise, with JetBlue, Delta, and Southwest leading in customer satisfaction according to JD Power.
Travel
fromTravel + Leisure
2 months ago

Southwest Airlines Just Overhauled Its Fares Classes and Perks for Credit Card Holders-What to Know

Southwest Airlines is rebranding its fare classes, discontinuing the "Wanna Get Away" name in favor of more basic terminology.
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

Southwest Airlines joins rivals Delta, United in cutting flights, scrapping forecasts

Amid the current macroeconomic uncertainty, it is difficult to forecast given recent and short-lived booking trends.
Startup companies
SF parents
fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago

Southwest Airlines sued by parents who say their 4-year-old son was burned by spilled coffee on a flight

A Utah family is suing Southwest Airlines after their son suffered second-degree burns from spilled coffee during a flight.
Portland food
fromABC7 Chicago
3 months ago

Southwest Airlines plane evacuated at Houston airport after reported engine fire, officials say

Southwest Airlines flight evacuated safely after engine fire alert with no reported injuries.
fromTravel + Leisure
3 months ago

Southwest Airlines Is Getting Rid of Another Traveler Perk-What to Know

"Travelers are frustrated with Southwest Airlines' latest changes, including the expiration of flight credits, which many feel undermine loyalty to the airline."
Travel
#airlines
Startup companies
fromBusiness Insider
4 months ago

Competitors are circling Southwest after the airline announced it's going to start charging for checked bags

Southwest Airlines is eliminating its free baggage policy, which may lead to customers switching to competitors like United and Delta.
Startup companies
fromBusiness Insider
4 months ago

Competitors are circling Southwest after the airline announced it's going to start charging for checked bags

Southwest Airlines is eliminating its free baggage policy, which may lead to customers switching to competitors like United and Delta.
fromSFGATE
4 months ago

Southwest reshuffles staff at Bay Area airport for 'modest growth plan'

Southwest Airlines is reshuffling employees in response to overstaffing while ensuring service levels at affected airports remain unchanged.
#credit-cards
fromSlate Magazine
4 months ago
Cars

My Favorite Airline Is Now Unrecognizable. I Want to Protest These Changes, but It Could Come at a Huge Personal Cost.

fromSlate Magazine
4 months ago
Cars

My Favorite Airline Is Now Unrecognizable. I Want to Protest These Changes, but It Could Come at a Huge Personal Cost.

fromForbes
4 months ago

As Southwest Airlines Changes, American Targets Its Most Loyal Customers

American Airlines has recognized the disruption created by Southwest Airlines' changes and is seizing the opportunity to attract their loyal customers with a limited-time status match program.
Startup companies
fromSFGATE
4 months ago

'Non-changeable': Southwest Airlines details upcoming fare changes

Southwest Airlines' new 'Basic' fare category restricts changes and cancellations, allowing only non-transferable flight credits expiring in six months.
Silicon Valley food
#job-cuts
#frontier-airlines
European startups
fromAxios
4 months ago

Southwest Airlines ends free checked bags policy

Southwest Airlines will end its free checked bags policy, affecting customer experience and profitability.
fromTravel + Leisure
4 months ago

You Can Score $49 One-way Flights With This Airline's Sale-What to Know

Southwest Airlines is launching a spring sale on one-way flights, offering fares starting at $49, with travel dates between March 31 and June 11.
Miami Marlins
#rapid-rewards
Travel
fromTravel + Leisure
4 months ago

Southwest Airlines Just Made a Big Change to Its Points System-What to Know

Southwest Airlines is changing its loyalty points earning structure, favoring more expensive fares over affordable ones.
Travel
fromTravel + Leisure
4 months ago

Southwest Airlines Just Made a Big Change to Its Points System-What to Know

Southwest Airlines is changing its loyalty points earning structure, favoring more expensive fares over affordable ones.
fromTravel + Leisure
5 months ago

Southwest Airlines Just Slashed Base Fares by Up to 30%-but You Have to Act Fast

Southwest Airlines is offering a limited-time 'Splash Sale' with discounts up to 30% on selected routes, specifically aimed at spring break and early summer travelers.
Travel
fromTravel + Leisure
5 months ago

Southwest Airlines Announces Big Partnership With Expedia-What to Know

Southwest Airlines will start selling tickets through Expedia, enhancing customer access and options.
Chicago
fromtime.com
5 months ago

Flight Abruptly Rises to Avoid Plane Crossing Chicago Runway

A Southwest Airlines flight had to perform a go-around to avoid a collision with an unauthorized aircraft on the runway.
US news
fromBoston.com
5 months ago

Southwest Airlines flight abruptly rises to avoid another plane crossing Chicago runway

Southwest Airlines Flight 2504 safely avoided a runway conflict with another unauthorized aircraft due to swift crew actions.
fromBusiness Insider
5 months ago

Southwest Airlines employees fear it's becoming just any other airline: Big job cuts eat away at its culture, they say.

Southwest Airlines faces cultural concerns following its first-ever major layoffs which could undermine its unique identity.
Chicago
fromABC7 Los Angeles
5 months ago

Southwest flight lands safely after close call at Chicago Midway Airport, airline says

A Southwest Airlines flight had to perform a precautionary go-around to safely avoid a conflict with another aircraft during landing.
Startup companies
fromSFGATE
5 months ago

Rumors run rampant about Southwest Airlines merger

Potential airline mergers are gaining attention due to the new administration, particularly involving JetBlue and Southwest Airlines.
The airline industry is stirring with merger speculation, challenging previous antitrust rulings under the Biden administration.
Travel
fromTravel + Leisure
5 months ago

Southwest Is Giving Away Its Coveted Companion Pass-But You Have to Act Fast

Southwest Airlines is promoting a "bring a friend for free" Companion Pass for travelers meeting specified criteria.
#layoffs
Startup companies
fromSFGATE
5 months ago

In 'unprecedented' move, Southwest sacks 15% of corporate employees

Southwest Airlines is implementing unprecedented mass layoffs, cutting 1,750 jobs or 15% of its corporate workforce.
Startup companies
fromEntrepreneur
5 months ago

Southwest Airlines Is Laying Off 15% of Its Workforce | Entrepreneur

Southwest Airlines announced its first mass layoffs, affecting 1,750 corporate employees, as part of a cost-cutting strategy.
Business
fromFast Company
5 months ago

Southwest layoffs: LUV stock price rises as airline slashes corporate workforce in 'transformational plan'

Southwest Airlines will lay off 1,750 employees, about 15% of its workforce, to cut costs and enhance efficiency.
Startup companies
fromSFGATE
5 months ago

In 'unprecedented' move, Southwest sacks 15% of corporate employees

Southwest Airlines is implementing unprecedented mass layoffs, cutting 1,750 jobs or 15% of its corporate workforce.
Startup companies
fromEntrepreneur
5 months ago

Southwest Airlines Is Laying Off 15% of Its Workforce | Entrepreneur

Southwest Airlines announced its first mass layoffs, affecting 1,750 corporate employees, as part of a cost-cutting strategy.
Business
fromFast Company
5 months ago

Southwest layoffs: LUV stock price rises as airline slashes corporate workforce in 'transformational plan'

Southwest Airlines will lay off 1,750 employees, about 15% of its workforce, to cut costs and enhance efficiency.
Business
fromABC7 Los Angeles
5 months ago

Southwest to lay off 15% of its corporate staff, including senior leadership

Southwest Airlines will lay off 1,750 employees, marking its first mass layoffs in history, as part of a significant cost-cutting measure.
fromBusiness Insider
6 months ago

A Southwest pilot was removed from the cockpit by police after a TSA agent noticed he smelled of alcohol

David Paul Allsop was performing pre-flight checks in the cockpit when alerted by the TSA agent who smelled alcohol and suspected intoxication, leading to police intervention.
Miscellaneous
fromAxios
6 months ago

Transportation Department sues Southwest, fines Frontier Airlines over chronic flight delays

The U.S. Government is pursuing maximum penalties against Southwest Airlines for operating chronically delayed flights. An investigation found disruptions caused by these operations, leading to a lawsuit filed in California.
Miscellaneous
Miscellaneous
fromABC7 Los Angeles
6 months ago

US government sues Southwest Airlines and fines Frontier for chronically delayed flights

The Transportation Department is enforcing flight punctuality by suing Southwest Airlines for chronic delays and fining Frontier Airlines.
Miscellaneous
fromBusiness Insider
6 months ago

DOT goes after 2 more airlines over delayed flights

Southwest Airlines faces a lawsuit from the DOT for allegedly selling flights with unrealistic schedules leading to chronic delays.
fromwww.nytimes.com
6 months ago

U.S. Sues Southwest Airlines Over Chronic Delays

The federal government is suing Southwest Airlines for alleged passenger harm due to chronic flight delays on certain routes.
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