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Southwest Airlines flight evacuated after phone catches fire; passengers criticised for prioritising luggage
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Southwest Airlines flight evacuated after phone catches fire; passengers criticised for prioritising luggage

Hindustan Times  

A terrifying incident unfolded at Denver International Airport on Friday when 108 passengers aboard a Southwest Airlines flight were forced to evacuate after a passenger’s smartphone battery caught fire, causing a seat to ignite in flames. Passengers evacuated Southwest Airlines flight after a phone battery caught fire. Panic on board as crew urges evacuation A video shared on social media …

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Major US airport is at risk of 'catastrophe' because of shocking staffing shortages, lawmaker warns
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Major US airport is at risk of 'catastrophe' because of shocking staffing shortages, lawmaker warns

Daily Mail  

A major US airport is on the edge of disaster as staffing shortages threaten passenger safety amid mounting delays, a lawmaker has warned. Rep. Doggett said Austin's air traffic controllers are 'overworked and understaffed,' causing serious safety issues. Austin-Bergstrom International Airport was in chaos over the weekend when staffing shortages forced controllers to implement an emergency 'traffic management program,' leaving …

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Southwest airlines plane hit by bullet in Dallas airport
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Southwest airlines plane hit by bullet in Dallas airport

Deccan Chronicle  

A Southwest Airlines plane was struck by a bullet while preparing for takeoff at Dallas Love Field Airport on Friday evening. A Southwest Airlines spokesperson confirmed that Flight 2494, bound for Indianapolis, was taxiing when a bullet hit the right side of the aircraft just below the flight deck. Southwest Airlines assured passengers that they would be accommodated on another …

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Bullet strikes Southwest Airlines plane as it prepares to depart from Dallas airport
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Bullet strikes Southwest Airlines plane as it prepares to depart from Dallas airport

CNN  

CNN — Dallas police are investigating after a Southwest Airlines flight was struck by a bullet as it was preparing to depart from Dallas Love Field Airport in Texas Friday evening, authorities said. The bullet apparently struck the right side of the plane just under the flight deck as the plane was taxiing for takeoff from Dallas to Indianapolis just …

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Elliott Calls for Southwest Shareholders Meeting to Restructure Board
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Elliott Calls for Southwest Shareholders Meeting to Restructure Board

Associated Press  

Hedge fund Elliott calls for Southwest shareholders to meet and vote on its slate of eight new directors. Elliott argues that Southwest leaders haven’t adapted to changes in customers’ preferences and failed to modernize the airline’s technology, contributing to massive flight cancellations in December 2022 that cost the airline more than $1 billion.

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I Took My First Work Trip Since Having A Baby. I Was Shocked By The 4-Word Question Everyone Asked.
2 months, 4 weeks ago

I Took My First Work Trip Since Having A Baby. I Was Shocked By The 4-Word Question Everyone Asked.

Huff Post  

The author in the TSA security line at Albany International Airport. What do you have in here?” Having to explain that the hard, plastic piece she was feeling was a component of my nursing bra that allowed me quick access to pump or feed my child was humiliating, especially when she followed up with, “Where is the baby?” The wrinkled …

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How much will Southwest Airlines change to boost profits? Some details are emerging
3 months, 2 weeks ago

How much will Southwest Airlines change to boost profits? Some details are emerging

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. CEO Jordan fired back on Wednesday, saying it is …

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Nurse says she was kicked off Southwest flight for genetic disorder
5 months ago

Nurse says she was kicked off Southwest flight for genetic disorder

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A California nurse is …

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California nurse kicked off Southwest Airlines flight because of her skin condition: ‘Absolutely discrimination’
5 months, 1 week ago

California nurse kicked off Southwest Airlines flight because of her skin condition: ‘Absolutely discrimination’

Hindustan Times  

A California nurse has alleged that she was kicked off a Southwest Airlines flight because of her skin condition. California nurse Brianna Solari kicked off Southwest Airlines flight because of her skin condition Solari said an airline crew member confronted her last week when she was flying out of Hollywood Burbank Airport after undergoing a surgery to reduce the tumours …

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California nurse kicked off Southwest Airlines flight because of her skin condition: ‘Absolutely discrimination’
5 months, 1 week ago

California nurse kicked off Southwest Airlines flight because of her skin condition: ‘Absolutely discrimination’

Hindustan Times  

A California nurse has alleged that she was kicked off a Southwest Airlines flight because of her skin condition. California nurse Brianna Solari kicked off Southwest Airlines flight because of her skin condition Solari said an airline crew member confronted her last week when she was flying out of Hollywood Burbank Airport after undergoing a surgery to reduce the tumours …

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Southwest Airlines ends 50-year tradition as it announces major change to policy
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Southwest Airlines ends 50-year tradition as it announces major change to policy

The Independent  

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. While Southwest has used an open seating model for 50 years, the company said that it understands that preferences have …

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Southwest Airlines plans to start assigning seats, breaking with a 50-year tradition
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Southwest Airlines plans to start assigning seats, breaking with a 50-year tradition

Associated Press  

DALLAS — Goodbye, cattle call. “I know there are going to be customers who say, ‘I want to stay with open seating.’ It’s a minority,” Southwest CEO Robert Jordan told CNBC, “but we had the same thing when we switched from plastic boarding passes. I’m convinced we can win them over.” The airline said surveys showed that 80% of its …

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End of an era: Southwest Airlines will end open seating, introduce red-eye flights
5 months, 2 weeks ago

End of an era: Southwest Airlines will end open seating, introduce red-eye flights

LA Times  

Southwest Airlines announced it will begin offering assigned seats, ditching the free-for-all policy that has been a defining feature of the carrier for more than half a century. Southwest had for years touted its model of open seating as the “ultimate expression of its founding ethos: to make air travel affordable and accessible for everyone.” “You can sit anywhere you …

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Federal regulators are raising scrutiny of Southwest Airlines after a series of troubling incidents
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Federal regulators are raising scrutiny of Southwest Airlines after a series of troubling incidents

Associated Press  

DALLAS — The Federal Aviation Administration said Tuesday it has increased its oversight of Southwest Airlines, which has seen its planes involved in a series of troubling incidents in recent weeks that included flying at very low altitudes while still miles away from an airport. “The FAA has increased oversight of Southwest Airlines to ensure it is complying with federal …

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Blazing temperatures make soda cans explode on Southwest Airlines, injuring flight attendants
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Blazing temperatures make soda cans explode on Southwest Airlines, injuring flight attendants

LA Times  

Extreme heat is causing canned carbonated drinks to explode while being opened by flight attendants on some Southwest Airlines flights, according to airline officials. “We’re aware of the issue and have been taking steps to keep onboard beverages cooler, especially in our airports experiencing extreme temperatures,” said Chris Perry, spokesman for Southwest Airlines. CBS News, which reported the story first, …

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Southwest Air adopts ‘poison pill’ as activist investor Elliott takes significant stake in company
6 months, 1 week ago

Southwest Air adopts ‘poison pill’ as activist investor Elliott takes significant stake in company

Associated Press  

Southwest Airlines has adopted a ‘poison pill’ following activist investor Elliott Investment Management taking a significant stake in the company. Southwest said that it adopted the rights plans due to several concerns, including Elliott’s approximately 11% stake in the company and the flexibility that the firm has to acquire a significantly greater percentage of Southwest’s voting power across two of …

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US news: Plane plunges to low altitude to fly only 500 feet above houses; residents fear crash
6 months, 2 weeks ago

US news: Plane plunges to low altitude to fly only 500 feet above houses; residents fear crash

Live Mint  

In a harrowing incident, a Southwest Airlines aircraft plunged to a low altitude over a residential area in Oklahoma City in the United States. “Southwest 4069, low altitude alert,” an air traffic controller warned over the radio. FAA probe On Thursday, the Federal Aviation Administration had said it is probing the Southwest Airlines flight that descended to a low altitude …

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Southwest Airlines plane comes within 400ft of slamming into ocean near Hawaii
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Southwest Airlines plane comes within 400ft of slamming into ocean near Hawaii

The Independent  

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A Southwest Airlines flight plunged within 400 feet of the ocean near Hawaii in April, according …

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Southwest Airlines plane somehow escapes a ghastly crash just 400 feet from ocean in Hawaii
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Southwest Airlines plane somehow escapes a ghastly crash just 400 feet from ocean in Hawaii

Hindustan Times  

A Southwest Airlines flight narrowly avoided a catastrophic crash off the coast of Hawaii in April, coming within just 400 feet of the ocean after aborting a landing due to adverse weather conditions, according to a Bloomberg report. Southwest Flight 2786 was at approximately 1,000 feet altitude when it abandoned its landing attempt due to poor visibility caused by weather …

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US travel chaos: Thousands stranded due to Southwest Airlines system outage
7 months, 1 week ago

US travel chaos: Thousands stranded due to Southwest Airlines system outage

Hindustan Times  

ht newSouthwest Airlines experienced significant travel disruptions across the United States on Tuesday due to a computer system outage, marking the second major incident of this kind within four months. The glitch, which was attributed to a firewall failure, forced the Federal Aviation Administration to ground all Southwest flights temporarily, affecting thousands of travelers. Thousands of passengers across US were …

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Flight attendants throw rehearsal party for nervous bride mid-flight: ‘Love is literally in the air’
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Flight attendants throw rehearsal party for nervous bride mid-flight: ‘Love is literally in the air’

Hindustan Times  

A sweet video showing how flight attendants on board a Southwest Airlines flight helped a nervous bride has taken over social media. The clip opens to show a text insert that reads, “POV: You are nervous about your upcoming wedding so the flight attendants throw you an onboard wedding rehearsal”. “Why doesn't anything fun like this happen when I'm on …

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Solar Eclipse from plane: Southwest Airlines shares jaw-dropping video of eclipse from 35,000 ft. Watch
9 months ago

Solar Eclipse from plane: Southwest Airlines shares jaw-dropping video of eclipse from 35,000 ft. Watch

Hindustan Times  

The solar eclipse left many individuals all over the world astonished by its stunning display. While several people from USA, Mexico and Canada are sharing numerous videos and pictures of the eclipse, a view of the same from a plane shared by Southwest Airlines has gone viral on social media. Totality worth it," wrote Southwest Airlines as they shared the …

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Spectacular total solar eclipse video taken from an airplane is a sight to behold
9 months ago

Spectacular total solar eclipse video taken from an airplane is a sight to behold

India Today  

The total solar eclipse that occurred on April 8 has captivated millions, offering a breathtaking display of nature's wonders. One particularly mesmerising view came from Southwest Airlines, whose video of the eclipse from a plane quickly went viral on social media. Southwest Airlines operates primarily in the United States, and the path of totality for the eclipse extended through several …

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Scary video shows Southwest Airlines Boeing 737 engine ripping apart during takeoff
9 months ago

Scary video shows Southwest Airlines Boeing 737 engine ripping apart during takeoff

Hindustan Times  

A dramatic video has surfaced online showing the engine of a Southwest Airlines Boeing 737 tearing apart during takeoff. Southwest Airlines' Boeing engine cover rips apart Following a ground collision between a Virgin Atlantic Boeing 787 and a British Airways Airbus A350 at London's Heathrow Airport on April 7, a chilling video surfaced on X, showing the engine on the …

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