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‘Doing the Lord’s work’: Southwest worker says oversized bag fee is $100. Then she shows how to only pay $25

A TikTok creator has travelers taking notes. She claimed her tip could save passengers money at the airport. TikToker Brandi Keeping Up With B (@beehivenews) shared the video with 556,800 views. The woman claimed that passengers facing a $100 overweight baggage fee may have another option. She suggested purchasing an…

The Mary Sue · Jun 14

These 3 Stocks Lowered Their Share Counts Drastically in Q1

Pinterest, Southwest Airlines, and United Therapeutics each executed significant share repurchases in Q1 2026, reducing their outstanding share counts by 16%, 5%, and 3.2%, respectively.

MarketBeat · Jun 9

Man charged with bringing bomb in his carry-on bag to a California airport

Before the device was removed from the airport, officers put a bomb blast suppression blanket over it and taped off the immediate area, according to the federal complaint.

Euronews · Jun 4

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Woman Hears Loud Banging From the Bottom of Her Southwest Airlines. While Collecting Luggage, Her Stroller Has Only 3 Wheels: ‘Stuff of Nightmares’

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The Mary Sue · Jun 1

Southwest Airlines' Fat Tax No More As Controversial Plus-Size Policy Restores an Extra Free Seat

Southwest Airlines has reversed its policy requiring plus-size passengers to purchase extra seats, allowing gate agents to provide complimentary seating when available, following backlash from customers and advocacy groups.

International Business Times UK · May 31

Southwest in U-turn on controversial passenger policy

Travelers previously accused the airline of charging a ‘fat tax’ with one of its policies

The Independent UK · May 29

Southwest Airlines to expand India global centre to 1,000 employees, executive says

The U.S. airline, which ‌opened its Global ⁠Innovation ⁠Center in India's Hyderabad city on Wednesday, has already hired more than a dozen employees and intends to scale up to 200 employees in the near term, Krishna Kallepalli, Vice President and Global Head of Innovation (India) at Southwest Airlines, said in…

The Economic Times · May 20

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Southwest flight has so many brides on board that they make a game out of it: ‘Where is the plane going that there is so many?’

A Southwest Airlines flight had a surplus of brides on board. So, the flight crew, alongside the soon-to-be-married women, had a little celebration and practice run onboard. TikToker Emma Pio (@emmashavingfun) captured the genuine moment and posted it to TikTok. There, the post went viral, receiving more than 517,000 views…

The Mary Sue · May 20

Southwest Airlines opens GIC in Hyderabad

Southwest Airlines has launched its Hyderabad Office, a Global Innovation Centre. This marks a significant expansion of its global business and technology operations. The centre will enhance reliable, secure, and efficient airline operations. It will develop next-generation solutions in artificial intelligence and data. Hyderabad's role in shaping future mobility and…

The Economic Times · May 20

Robots can’t travel on Southwest planes as passengers - or luggage, airline announces

The airline cited lithium-ion battery hazards as the primary reason for the ban

The Independent UK · May 15

NTSB urges airlines to train their pilots to deal with smoke in the cockpit

Safety experts recommended Wednesday that airlines develop realistic training to prepare their pilots to deal with smoke filling the cockpit like what happened on a Southwest Airlines plane after a bird strike in 2023

The Independent UK · May 13

Forget stealing our jobs — robots are now coming for the most human pastime: causing havoc on public transport

Southwest Airlines had a robot passenger problem which caused an hour-long flight delay.

TechRadar · May 5

‘What’s going on with this?’: California Southwest flight grounded for an hour over ‘unusual passenger’

The delay wasn’t human error for once.

We Got This Covered · May 5

Retiring pilot gets surprise sendoff from rival airline after Spirit shutdown

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The Independent UK · May 4

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The Mary Sue · May 4

Arizona woman paid $25 for a front seat on Southwest. Then they pulled the rug out and made her feel stupid: ‘I avoid them’

Alden Hultgren (@theravemama on TikTok), a disgruntled Southwest Airlines flyer, explained why she avoids them “like a plague.” The budget airline has been trimming down on customer benefits, and this has been disappointing to customers like Hultgren.

The Independent UK · May 3

Spirit pilot ‘overwhelmed’ by rival airline’s gesture after his final flight before retirement is canceled

Captain Jon Jackson was supposed to retire from Spirit on Saturday, the same day the low-cost airline announced it would cease operations immediately

We Got This Covered · May 3

Arizona woman flew Southwest with family because it was the cheapest option. Then she realized the airlines doesn’t care: ‘I avoid them’

Absolutely no one is happy about Southwest’s new policies.

International Business Times UK · Apr 30

Amazon and Tesla Among 88 Major US Firms Paying Zero Corporate Income Tax Last Year Despite Billions in Profit

A report by the Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy reveals that 88 major US corporations paid no federal income tax in 2025, despite earning significant profits, due to legal tax code provisions.

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We Got This Covered · Apr 29

‘Actually embarrassing’: Utah woman faces a $100 Southwest overweight bag fee, but finds a workaround that saves her $40

That’s a nifty hack.

The Independent UK · Apr 28

American Airlines is the latest carrier to restrict portable chargers on planes. Here’s what to know about the new policy

Lithium batteries in portable chargers can catch fire if damaged, federal regulators have warned

The Mary Sue · Apr 21

Healthcare worker on Southwest Airlines responds to a passenger’s emergency, only to find the ‘palest woman’ she’s ever seen: ‘Lucky passenger’

Being a medical professional on a flight can be complicated during a medical emergency. One reason for this complexity is the high pressure placed on the individual to quickly identify the problem and find a solution. While this can be daunting for someone who is unprepared for such situations, it…

The Independent UK · Apr 21

Southwest pilot incapacitated by falling screen in cockpit as plane took off

The flight’s captain began to vomit before he was taken away by medics, according to a report

The Independent UK · Apr 20

Near mid-air collision between Southwest Airlines planes narrowly averted above Nashville

Collision alarms in the cockpits of both Boeing 737 aircraft went off, warning that they were too close together

The Independent UK · Apr 20

Two Southwest Airlines planes came dangerously close in Nashville and had to take evasive action

Two Southwest Airlines planes had to take evasive action to avoid colliding Saturday in Nashville after an air traffic controller directed one pilot to turn into the path of the other plane

The Independent UK · Apr 20

Southwest Airlines plane forced to take evasive action to avoid mid-air collision over Nashville

A Southwest Airlines flight was forced to take evasive action to avoid crashing into another Southwest plane at Nashville International Airport.

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