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The Latest Breaking News from Southwest

Why You May Not Want to Fly Southwest Airlines

The airline has a long way to go after its holiday season meltdown stranded tens of thousands of its passengers.

The Street

Two planes abort landings as air traffic shouts 'you shouldn't be on the runway'

Air traffic controllers at San Francisco International Airport were heard angrily berating the Southwest pilot during the terrifying incident on May 19

Daily Mirror

Passenger reveals ‘flirtatious’ trick to keep row free on Southwest flights

‘Southwest seating is such a strategy game,’ one viewer commented

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Two planes abort landings in San Francisco after pilots spot Southwest Airlines jet on runway

United Arlines and Alaska Airlines flights were forced to circle before landing safely at SFO

The Independent UK

2 planes aborted landings in San Francisco when a Southwest jet taxied across their runways

Two airliners aborted their landings at San Francisco International Airport last week after pilots spotted a Southwest Airlines jet taxiing across the runways on which they were going to land

The Independent UK

Labor tensions at Texas airlines could make for a strained summer of travel

It’s gearing up to be a record year of demand for summer travel.

Tribune News Service

Travel Expert Suggests Important Change for 'Outdated' Airline Technology

At least he's optimistic for the upcoming long weekend.

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Companies like CVS and UnitedHealth are now some of the world’s biggest businesses. Is that healthy for the rest of us?

The companies and their rivals say their enormous size and scope makes them the best candidates to fix America’s health care system. After a new wave of mergers, they're under pressure to prove it.

Fortune

The latest workers calling for a better quality of life: airline pilots

In ongoing contract negotiations, pilots at major airlines are pushing for changes in scheduling, to allow for more time at home and fewer missed birthdays and other celebrations.

WEKU

Frontier Airlines Has a Solution for Southwest's Problems

President Biden wants to make airlines pay when a delay is their fault. Frontier's CEO thinks there's a better way that would have helped during Southwest's meltdown.

The Street

Southwest Airlines Quietly Makes Another Boarding Change

The struggling airline has raised fares and has steadily increased prices on some of its most-popular add-ons.

The Street

Southwest Airlines Trades a Pilot Problem for a Bigger Issue

It's not great news for passengers, especially as Delta, JetBlue, and United Airlines have cut their summer schedules.

The Street

Southwest's Pilots Union Authorizes A Strike

It's unclear if a strike will actually happen, or if its just a negotiating tactic.

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United pilots picket for better contract

United pilots protested at airports across the U.S. on Friday to tell management that "enough is enough"

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Delta Follows American, JetBlue Airlines In Making Unpopular Move

United Airlines has done the same thing making Southwest Airlines as the only major player not making this passenger unfriendly change.

Fortune

Pilots at Southwest Airlines authorize a strike

Service is unlikely to be disrupted anytime soon.

The Street

Southwest Airlines Passenger Shares a Big New Problem

Leading professionals are asking the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to step in and force changes.

WEKU

Biden wants airlines to pay passengers whose flights are hit by preventable delays

No airline currently offers cash compensation in addition to refunds or amenities. The White House plans to change that. The move comes after a chaotic holiday travel season.

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Southwest Airlines Quietly Solves a Huge Passenger Problem.

The airline has been working on fixing its problems, and while this fix won't get a lot of publicity, fliers will appreciate it.

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Southwest Airlines Unveils a Special New Airplane

Despite its recent, high-profile setbacks, Southwest is moving forward.

The Street

This Airline Might Have The Best Loyalty Rewards Program

As a frequent flyer, I'm surprised to learn that it's not Southwest or JetBlue where loyalty pays off the most.

The Street

Southwest Airlines Has More Bad News for Passengers

A new problem has popped up that will lead to flight cancellations and more customer anger.

The Independent UK

New report blames airlines for most flight cancellations

Congressional investigators say airlines themselves are responsible for a rising percentage of canceled flights — more often than before the pandemic, when bad weather was the most common problem

The Street

A Video Of Spirit Airlines Worker Fixing A Plane With Tape Is Going Viral

"I don't care if it is aviation airplane tape or nothing," the traveler says in the video posted on TikTok.

The Street

Holiday Travel Chaos and Government Callout Did Not Affect Southwest's Record Earnings

Southwest says travel demand and revenue trends in March 'were strong and resulted in solid profitability for the month and record first quarter revenues.'

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