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Family sues Southwest Airlines after jetway accident they say left a 25-year-old woman paralyzed

A Miami woman and her family are suing Southwest Airlines after an incident that left 25-year-old Gabrielle Assouline with “life-altering” injuries while boarding a plane.

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How does the cockpit pecking order impact decision-making during the final approach?

Deciding whether to land or to make a go-around is one of the most important and hazardous operations involved in flying. In fact, the vast majority of accidents in the past 20 years have occurred during the final approach or landing phases. While these are not the deadliest accidents (accounting for…

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‘It’s bad to fly right now:’ Travelers, airlines brace as summer hits busiest stretch

DALLAS — Robert Hopkins got ahead of the summer travel rush with a trip to Scandanavia to celebrate his 27th wedding anniversary with his wife and escape the Texas heat.

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Passenger kicked off flight for AirDropping sex photo of himself to ‘everyone on plane’

Texas man told crew he was ‘just having a little fun’

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Expert Ratings for Southwest Airlines

Analysts have provided the following ratings for Southwest Airlines (NYSE:LUV) within the last quarter:

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Why Raymond James Upgrades Southwest And Frontier, Downgrades Another Airline Stock

Although U.S. airline companies are poised for a stronger near-term revenue trend, they face elevated fuel prices, a potential demand softening and capacity growth moderation, according to Raymond James. Southwest Airlines

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Benzinga's Top Ratings Upgrades, Downgrades For June 23, 2022

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Pilot shortages add to US travel chaos as airlines struggle to meet demand

Southwest pilots picket in Dallas over stalled contract talks as American Airlines ends service to three cities

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Southwest Airlines pilots at Dallas Love Field: ‘Our passengers and pilots deserve better’

More than 1,300 Southwest Airlines pilots protested the carrier at Dallas Love Field on Tuesday amid tense contract negotiations, holding signs that read “Our passengers and pilots deserve better” and “Southwest’s operation: From first to worst.”

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Never too young to fly: Can high school programs solve the pilot shortage for airlines?

ADDISON, Texas — Clio Vazquez has traded his education in a high school classroom for a view of the runway and planes taking off at Addison Airport just north of Dallas.

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California woman sentenced to 15 months for punching Southwest Airlines flight attendant

The passenger who knocked out two of the Southwest worker’s teeth was also ordered to pay more than $26,000 in restitution

The Independent UK

This refreshing airline amenity is making a comeback

Many airlines, including Southwest Airlines and Delta Air Lines, have resumed full beverage, alcohol and in-flight meal services since cutting refreshment offerings early on in the pandemic

The Independent UK

TSA warns of travel ‘hiccups’ as it braces for ‘very, very busy summer’

DALLAS — The nation’s TSA chief David Pekoske and airport and airline leaders say there will be inevitable ‘hiccups’ this summer as they expect the largest airport passenger crowds since the COVID-19 pandemic began.

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Southwest Airlines spending $2 billion on faster Wi-Fi, bigger overhead bins, plugs

DALLAS — Dallas-based Southwest Airlines will spend $2 billion on customer perks such as faster wireless internet, larger overhead bins for carry-on luggage and USB plugs at every seat for charging devices as it prepares for a travel boom.

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Airline passenger satisfaction declines in JD Power ranking

The frustrations of congested airport terminals and crowded planes are returning on top of the lingering effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Denver airport's concourse expansion opens soon — and Southwest Airlines already has plans to grow

DENVER — Southwest Airlines has been gearing up to expand in a big way at Denver International Airport — and now it’s got more than a dozen new gates to pull it off.

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Bride-to-be trapped in plane toilet for 45 minutes during turbulent landing on hen party

Bride-to-be, Harris Googe, took to TikTok to reveal how she was on her hen party when she was left locked in a plane toilet during a bumpy flight unable to escape

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Where Southwest Airlines Stands With Analysts

Within the last quarter, Southwest Airlines (NYSE:LUV) has observed the following analyst ratings:

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$100 Invested In Southwest Airlines 15 Years Ago Would Be Worth This Much

Southwest Airlines (NYSE:LUV) has outperformed the market over the past 15 years by 1.06% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 8.15%. Currently, Southwest Airlines has a market capitalization of $28.30 billion.

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Southwest Reports Q1 Results, Predicts Profitability In Remaining Quarters Of FY22

Southwest Airlines Co (NYSE:LUV) reported first-quarter FY22 operating revenue growth of 128.8% year-over-year to $4.69 billion, beating the consensus of $4.67 billion. Operating revenue declined by 8.8% compared to 1Q19. Adjusted EPS loss improved to $(0.32) compared to $(1.72) in 1Q21, missing the consensus of $(0.30). The airline reported an adjusted operating…

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Southwest Airlines: Q1 Earnings Insights

Southwest Airlines (NYSE:LUV) reported its Q1 earnings results on Thursday, April 28, 2022 at 06:45 AM. Here's what investors need to know about the announcement.

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Why Southwest Airlines Shares Are Rising

Shares of airline companies, including Southwest Airlines Co (NYSE: LUV), are trading higher amid strength in the industry following earnings from several peer companies.

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$1000 Invested In Southwest Airlines 10 Years Ago Would Be Worth This Much

Southwest Airlines (NYSE:LUV) has outperformed the market over the past 10 years by 7.03% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 19.45%. Currently, Southwest Airlines has a market capitalization of $28.12 billion.

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Refusing masks, smoking weed and more: Unruly passengers still disrupt US flights

The Federal Aviation Administration announced its largest ever fine for unruly behavior this month, demanding $81,950 from a woman who was duct-taped to her seat on an American Airlines flight to Charlotte in July.

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Southwest Airlines Whale Trades For April 13

Someone with a lot of money to spend has taken a bullish stance on Southwest Airlines (NYSE:LUV). And retail traders should know. We noticed this today when the big position showed up on publicly available options history that we track here at Benzinga.

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