The Latest Breaking News from Southwest Airlines

Southwest Airlines debuts new gadget to keep bad guys out of the cockpit

The retractable barrier will be deployed by flight attendants when pilots take breaks for bathroom visits and refreshments

The Independent UK · Sep 3, 2025

Lee Corso Gets Star Send-Off From Southwest Airlines Ahead of Final ‘College GameDay’

Lee Corso’s impact goes far beyond the football field.

Sports Illustrated · Aug 29, 2025

Airline Sparks Outrage With Controversial New Rule Affecting Plus-Size Passengers

Passengers who “encroach upon the neighboring seat(s)” will have to pay for an extra ticket in advance.

Bored Panda · Aug 27, 2025

‘Is this like a thing? I’m so confused’: Southwest Airlines pilot hangs out window to clean plane window with Sprite. Why?

Like any window, cockpit windshields should be cleaned. Normally, these methods will either include mild detergent with water or aviation glass cleaner. But what about a sparkling beverage? An airline passenger sought answers from 7 million viewers after witnessing an airline pilot clean his cockpit windows with what she believed…

The Mary Sue · Aug 13, 2025

“If airlines can damage professional-grade instruments and then refuse to take responsibility, it puts every traveling musician at risk”: Emily Wolfe’s signature guitar smashed inside hardcase during flight – airline taking no responsibility

Pete Thorn and Gilby Clarke have had the same issues with the firm

Guitar World · Aug 11, 2025

Southwest Airlines apologizes after two blind passengers left behind by plane

‘Nobody told us anything,’ one of women said after all other passengers were rebooked on earlier flight amid delays

The Guardian - US · Aug 10, 2025

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MarketBeat · Aug 4, 2025

Internet Outage Brings Southwest Flights to a Halt as Airline Faces More Turbulence at the Top

Southwest Airlines suffered a major internet outage on 31 July 2025, grounding roughly 40% of its national departures and triggering a board chair transition amid ongoing operational upheaval.

International Business Times UK · Aug 1, 2025

Is Wall Street Bullish or Bearish on Southwest Airlines Stock?

Southwest Airlines has lagged behind the S&P 500 over the past year, and Wall Street analysts remain skeptical about the stock’s future performance.

Barchart · Aug 1, 2025

Southwest Airlines launches ticket sales for flights with assigned seating in major policy U-turn

All Southwest tickets purchased for travel starting January 27, 2026, will feature assigned seating

The Independent UK · Jul 30, 2025