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Likely refers to Southwest Airlines, a major low-cost carrier based in the United States.
Airline bosses to meet with Boeing, FBI reaches out to Alaska 737-9 ‘victims’
As the aviation industry struggles to cope with repercussions of the Alaska Airlines 737 MAX 9 door plug…
Southwest Airlines unveils design plans for new cabins, seats and staff uniforms
Southwest Airlines has unveiled plans for redesigned cabins, new seats and a fresh uniform for its 53,000 employees. …
Man jailed for pushing Southwest Airlines cabin crew member during altercation
A passenger on a Southwest Airlines flight has been jailed in the United States (US) after he pushed…
Southwest Airlines pilots back new contract for 44% salary increase by 2028
Southwest Airlines pilots have unanimously backed a new contract that will see their pay increase by 44% through…
Southwest Airlines accepts $140M DOT fine for holiday meltdown 2022
The United States (US) Department of Transportation (DOT) has fined Southwest Airlines $140 million after the carrier canceled…
Southwest expands 737 MAX order to over 500 jets with the purchase of 107 737-7s
Southwest Airlines and Boeing have confirmed that the US carrier will purchase an additional 107 737 MAX 7…
Woman manages to sneak onto Southwest flight to catch Beyonce’s concert
A Southwest Airlines flight bound for Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) on September 27, 2023 found…
Athlete wearing workout gear ‘outfit shamed’ by Southwest Airlines
Many airlines are loosening guidelines on its crew uniform, so it’s not surprising to see passengers dress as…
Southwest Boeing 737 engine spews flames shortly after take-off: video
A Southwest Airlines jet was forced to make an emergency landing when flames were seen spewing from the…
Southwest launches special 2024 travel promotion for first time in its history
For the first time in Southwest Airlines history, the carrier has announced a buy one, get one 50%…
The top 10 largest airlines in the US by capacity in Q1 2023
When looking at the Q1 2023 financial results posted by some of the largest airlines in the United…
Southwest Airlines sued for allegedly breaching passenger refund policy
The New Orleans federal court is examining a proposed class action filed by a passenger who has accused…
Southwest to resume normal operations with “minimal disruptions”
Beleaguered Southwest Airlines announced that it plans to resume normal operations with “minimal disruptions” on December 30, 2022.…
From old leather to new bags: How Southwest upcycles used seat covers
What can you do with thousands of kilos of leather from old airline seats? And how can you…
Southwest makes “first-of-its-kind” investment in DOE-backed SAF project
Southwest Airlines (LUV) announced an investment into SAFFiRE Renewables, a company formed by D3MAX, backed by a Department…
Major US airlines trim capacity as oil price rise makes itself felt
US carriers United Airlines, JetBlue (JBLU), Delta and Southwest have slightly lowered capacity plans amid rising oil prices…
Southwest passenger jumps out of a taxiing plane
A passenger opened a door and jumped out of a taxiing plane. The incident happened on December 4, 2021,…
Southwest Airlines disruptions continue with more than 300 flights cancelled
Southwest Airlines’ (LUV) operations continue to suffer as the airline cancelled a further 360 flights on October 11,…