US airline coalition to join NASA and Boeing’s X-plane project
A new sustainability coalition of United States (US) airlines will assist Boeing and NASA with advice on the…
Southwest Airlines
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Southwest Airlines – a major low-cost carrier based in the United States.
Screaming baby on flight is given an aircraft tour by Southwest flight attendant
Ask any frequent flier what their greatest fear is and their answer is likely to be one or…
LAX issues ground stop after Southwest Boeing 737 flight diverted to airport
Los Angeles international Airport (LAX) issued a ground stop after a Southwest Airlines flight was diverted while flying…
Southwest plane full of Taylor Swift fans turn delay into inflight concert
When airlines announce flight delays, it is common to see disgruntled passengers whine and complain. But that was…
A comprehensive guide to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport
Situated in the heart of the American Southwest, Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) is much more than…
Passenger airs frustration over airline wheelchair privilege abuse
A disgruntled Southwest Airlines passenger has taken to social media to air his frustration at fellow fliers who…
Pilot unions oppose rising pilot retirement age to 67
Several pilot unions based in the United States (US) voiced their opposition to the newest bill that would…
Pride Flights: How airlines are celebrating the LGBTQ+ community at 35,000 feet
From Virgin Atlantic to United Airlines, carriers across the globe are embracing ‘Pride Flights’, transforming air travel into…
Passengers amused at airline’s ‘new method’ of throwing snacks down the aisle
Apart from its low cost fares, Southwest Airlines is known for its great customer service and friendly rapport…
Drunk passenger bites, kicks authorities as she is removed from Southwest flight
An intoxicated Southwest Airlines passenger caused a flight delay after pilots returned the taxiing aircraft back to the…
Could foreign pilots solve the US airline pilot shortage?
Pilot unions, airlines, and regional carriers appear to be on different wavelengths when discussing the current pilot shortage…
United, Alaska abort landings at SFO after Southwest 737 enters runway
United Airlines and Alaska Airlines aircraft were forced to abort landing attempts at San Francisco International Airport (SFO)…
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 Airline pilots vote to authorize strike action by overwhelming margin
According to their union, Southwest Airlines pilots have voted overwhelmingly to authorize strike action. Southwest Airlines Pilots Association’s (SWAPA)…
Southwest Airlines unveils Boeing 737 MAX 8 with Hawaii-themed aircraft livery
To celebrate the anniversary of its first interisland flights within Hawaii and commemorate, beginning a fifth year of…
American Airlines’ pilots overwhelmingly vote for potential strikes
American Airlines pilots have voted overwhelmingly for potential strike action following a ballot by the Allied Pilots Association…
Southwest Airlines plans to spend $2.3 billion on new 737 MAX aircraft in 2023
Southwest Airlines has indicated that it is planning on around $2.3 billion’s worth of aircraft capital spending throughout 2023. According to…
Was American Airlines the only profitable US airline in Q1 2023?
As more and more United States (US)-based airlines announce their financial results for the first quarter of the…