US airlines ask the FAA for extension of slot waivers at NYC airports
Airlines for America (A4A), a trade association representing airlines based in the United States (US), has asked the…
Southwest Airlines
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Southwest Airlines – a major low-cost carrier based in the United States.
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%…
Southwest passenger charged for attempting to kiss and grab flight attendants
A Southwest Airlines passenger has been charged by the US federal government of assault after attempting to forcibly…
Southwest Q2 results reveal order for 19 more Boeing 737 MAX 7 aircraft
Southwest Airlines has published its second quarter 2023 results, which confirms that the airline has placed an order…
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…
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)…