Southwest 737-8 narrowly avoids runway collision with departing JetBlue E-190
A runway collision between a Southwest Airlines Boeing 737 MAX 8 and a JetBlue Airways Embraer E-190 has…
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Southwest Airlines – a major low-cost carrier based in the United States.
Southwest B737 makes emergency landing after engine cover rips off during flight
A Southwest Airlines flight was forced to make an emergency landing after one of the Boeing 737-800 aircraft’s…
New Boeing Chairman leads path to bring airline bosses back on board: reports
The new Boeing Chairman Steve Mollenkopf is reaching out to airline CEOs in an attempt to reaffirm relationships…
Southwest Airlines to introduce US transcontinental ‘red-eye’ flights by 2026
Dallas-based low-cost carrier Southwest Airlines is planning to introduce overnight flights for the first time in its 57-year…
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…
Boeing delays forcing Southwest to consider merger options says pilot union
The head of Southwest Airlines’ pilot union is becoming increasingly concerned over what he has described as “troubling…
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. The…
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 to carry overdose reversal medication in onboard medical kits
Southwest Airlines has become the latest US-based commercial airline to announce that it will carry naloxone, an opioid…
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…
Plus-size community celebrate Southwest Airlines’ ‘customer of size’ seat policy
Low-cost carrier Southwest Airlines is being celebrated by plus-size influencers and their followers for its generous “customers of…
Man jumps out of Southwest emergency exit and attempts to hijack airport vehicle
Passengers at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) experienced a fright after witnessing a man climb out…
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…
Multiple fire trucks respond to Southwest 737 that landed with ‘unusual odor’
Multiple fire trucks responded to a Southwest Airlines plane that made an emergency landing due to an “unusual…
Southwest Airlines plaque commemorates carrier’s 1,000th Boeing 737 delivery
The US carrier Southwest Airlines has reached a monumental milestone by taking delivery of its 1,000th Boeing 737…
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…
Southwest passenger shares clever ‘hack’ to ensure no one sits next to you
Everyone wants to have a comfortable experience when flying. And those who fly economy know the luxury of…