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‘Smells like a class action suit’: Omaha woman shamed at airport over needing ‘extra room,’ vows to never fly Southwest Airlines again

TikTok user @erikawithak27 had never anticipated what she was about to experience while boarding a Southwest Airlines flight from Omaha. What should have been a normal experience for her turned into a tale of embarrassment and anger that is sure to leave a lasting impression on her life.

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San Antonio woman flies Southwest and plans for new policy change. She gets put on standby anyway: ‘I would never fly with southwest airlines again’

Southwest Airlines’ new booking and baggage policies haven’t struck a chord with regular customers. At least, that’s what TikToker Leslie (@leslieapproved) said in a video that’s garnered 357,000 views.

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Unusual Options Activity Alert: If You Own These 3 Stocks, It’s Time for a Protective Collar

Thursday’s unusual options activity included three stocks with 50%-plus gains over the past year. With the VIX up 20% in the past week, if you bought any of these a year ago, a protective collar is in order.

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Woman flies from Kansas City to Orlando on Southwest Airlines. Then she learns about their new seat policy

A woman boarded a Southwest Airlines flight heading to Orlando from Kansas City with her family. Then, she realized she wouldn’t be able to sit next to either of her kids.

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“Cheapo”: Father Slams Southwest For Seating Toddler Away From Mom After Refusing To Pay Extra

“Can you not afford a better airline?”

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Wheelchair user with panic disorder says Southwest ‘abandoned’ her in airport restroom

Exclusive: Mary Lynn Ellison, 64, says the incident touched off an ‘immediate and severe’ mental health crisis that continues to persist some two years later, according to a federal lawsuit reviewed by The Independent

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Mom of 2yo rips into airline as it makes her family of 3 pay airfare of a ‘fourth person’

It all went downhill this January.

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Major US airline announces Starlink Wi-Fi rollout

Southwest Airlines is the latest U.S. carrier to partner with Starlink. Its current Wi-Fi doesn’t allow for reliable mid-flight movie-watching

The Independent UK

The Latest: FAA lifts temporary closure of airspace over El Paso, Texas

The Federal Aviation Administration has reopened the airspace around El Paso International Airport in Texas, just hours after it announced a 10-day closure that would have grounded all flights to and from the airport

The Independent UK

Southwest customer flies from Chicago to L.A. without problem. Then her carry-on is barred on the return flight: ‘I guess I’m getting a new suitcase’

A woman read the online measurements for Southwest carry-on bags. Then, she brought a suitcase that was well within the company’s parameters, only to be told that she could not take it onboard as a carry on.

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This 1 Overlooked Airline Stock to Be the Best Bet on a Turnaround in 2026

Southwest Airlines posted its best day since 1978, signaling early signs of a 2026 turnaround. The stock suddenly looks hard to ignore.

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Southwest Airlines Stock Outlook: Is Wall Street Bullish or Bearish?

Southwest Airlines stock has outpaced the broader market over the past year, but analysts remain cautious about its prospects.

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“I’m Switching Airlines”: Backlash Hits Southwest As Plus Size Passengers Slam New Seating Rules

Southwest Airlines has ended its free extra-seat option for plus-size passengers, asking them to pay for additional space as the carrier looks to improve the onboard experience.

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The final flight to use Southwest’s famous ‘open seating’ policy lifts off on Monday night. The airline has special plans to mark the occasion

The flight will lift off from Honolulu on Monday night and fly overnight to Los Angeles aboard Southwest’s commemorative ‘Herbert D. Kelleher’ aircraft

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What travelers can expect as Southwest Airlines introduces assigned seats

Southwest Airlines passengers are making their final boarding-time scrambles for seats as the carrier prepares to end its signature open-seating system

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Southwest Airlines is ending its open seating policy — here’s what to expect

Southwest is making changes to boarding, fares and rules for plus-sized passengers

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Eight of the most impressive domestic seats in the US skies, from economy classics to lie-flat splurges

Flying city to city in the U.S. doesn’t have to be stressful, says US Travel Editor Ted Thornhill, who reveals the airplane seats that will make the journey a joy, from the back of the plane to the front

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Dallas woman checks new BÉIS suitcase before boarding Southwest flight. Then she sees what happened to it: ‘A Ross $60 suitcase has never failed me’

She sent her BÉIS suitcase off on its maiden voyage with hope in her heart and a camera rolling. One Dallas woman innocently videoed the start of her new suitcase’s first journey. Who knew the clip would later be used in a before-and-after with shocking results?

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Flying Is Better Than in the Good Old Days, No Matter How Luxurious Those Old Photos Look

The big lesson from the past 50 years of American air travel is that the aesthetics matter a lot less than the economics.

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“Steroids Are Bad:” Bodybuilder Removed From Flight After Erupting With Fury At Elderly Passenger

A bodybuilder’s aggressive mid-flight meltdown went viral after a passenger’s "dollar for a slice" joke.

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Why Selling Costco and 3 Other Unusually Active Puts Could Save You From Overpaying

Among the unusually active put options on Thursday were four overvalued stocks, including Costco, a favourite among buy-and-hold investors. Given that markets are generally considered pricey, selling these puts lets you own popular stocks without overpaying. Here’s how.

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‘Imagine taking a nap and you wake up mid ceremony’: Southwest Flight Interrupted as Couple Gets Married With Plane Full of Witnesses

Was there an open bar?

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‘This is so heartbreaking’: Southwest destroys woman’s $368 Beis luggage. Then she tries to file a replacement claim

Checking a bag is already a leap of faith, but checking a $368 Beis suitcase feels like tempting fate. One Southwest passenger learned that the hard way after her trendy luggage came off the carousel completely wrecked. This, in turn, kicked off a bureaucratic nightmare.

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3 Stocks Delivered +10% Buyback Yields in 2025—What's Next in 2026?

These three stocks delivered some of the highest buyback yields in the S&P 500 over the last 12 months. LUV's repurchases helped shares rise significantly.

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Man arrested after airport meltdown in Kansas City as passengers step in to defend Southwest workers

A chaotic scene unfolded at Kansas City International Airport on New Year’s Eve when a traveler launched into a profane

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