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Why Are Companies Pulling Out Of Austin Airports? Delta Airlines Cancelling Flights Is Latest To Abandon US City

Delta ends Austin-Midland route in Nov 2025, joining American in slashing flights as demand dips, impacting travelers and Austin's economy.

International Business Times UK

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.

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Passenger attacked in viral hair-pulling incident sues Southwest, blaming the airline’s ‘free-for-all’ seating policy

Exclusive: Livia Rombola’s attorney told The Independent that Southwest Airlines’ lack of assigned seating ‘was a substantial factor’ in causing the wild melee

The Independent UK

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US budget airline Southwest to require plus-size travellers to pay for an extra seat

The new rule will take effect the same day the low-cost carrier introduces assigned seats.

Euronews

Southwest Airlines Will Charge Passengers Who Cannot Fit In A Single Seat Starting January

Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE:LUV) will eliminate its longstanding policy of providing complimentary additional seats for passengers who cannot fit in a single seat, effective January 27, 2026, when the carrier transitions to assigned seating.

Benzinga

An airline will introduce a new policy that will affect plus-size travelers. Here’s how

Southwest Airlines will soon require plus-size travelers to pay for an extra seat in advance if they can't fit within the armrests of one seat

The Independent UK

Southwest Airlines' Demands Plus-Size Passengers Book Extra Seats in Advance Starting January 27

Southwest Airlines is changing its 'Customer of Size' policy. Starting 27 January, plus-size passengers must now buy a second seat in advance if they need more room.

International Business Times UK

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Southwest pilot arrested for DUI denies bodycam footage shows he was drunk

David Allsop’s attorney says ‘experts’ have weighed in on the police bodycam footage and concluded the field sobriety tests were not conducted properly

The Independent UK

Southwest Airlines pilot arrested as he was about to fly plane after drinking alcohol

A pilot was pulled off a flight by police moments before the plane was about to take off as officers suspected he was intoxicated.

The Independent UK

Two blind women left as only people on flight after other passengers rebooked onto earlier journey

Unlike their fellow passengers, the two women were not re-booked onto a new flight amid their delayed journey

The Independent UK

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

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

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.

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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

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Shocking plunge by Southwest flight departing L.A. was to avoid another aircraft

Passengers aboard a Southwest Airline jet that took a dramatic plunge were told by the pilot that they nearly struck another plane

Reason

How Airline Miles Turned Into a Multibillion Dollar Currency

How a fringe marketing idea became the backbone of airline profits—and a gateway to global luxury travel

The Guardian - US

Two injured after Southwest plane plummets to avoid potential collision

Reports say plane flying from Burbank to Las Vegas took dramatic plunge after takeoff to avoid Hawker Hunter jet

The Independent UK

Southwest Airlines flight headed to Las Vegas takes dramatic plunge in response to nearby aircraft

A Southwest Airline jet heading to Las Vegas from Southern California took a dramatic plunge shortly after takeoff Friday in response to an alert about a nearby plane, injuring two flight attendants, authorities and passengers said

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The Independent UK

Southwest flight out of Burbank rapidly descends shortly after takeoff to avoid mid-air collision

The flight, bound for Las Vegas, plunged 475 feet from an altitude of 14,100 feet, according to flight tracking data

Benzinga

Southwest Airlines Reports Worse-Than-Expected Q2, But Sees 'Constructive Backdrop' For Back Half Of 2025

Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE:LUV) released its second-quarter results after Wednesday's closing bell. Here's a look at the key figures from the quarter.

Benzinga

Southwest Airlines Adds St. Thomas To Growing Caribbean Network

Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE:LUV) plans to expand its route network in 2026, starting with new service to Cyril E. King International Airport (STT) in St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands.

International Business Times UK

Southwest Airlines Cancels Flights: What's Happening and What You Can Do

Southwest cancels flights across the US amid tech issues and weather chaos. Discover what's happening and learn how to rebook, request a refund, or receive compensation quickly.

Barchart

Here's What to Expect From Southwest Airlines' Next Earnings Report

Southwest Airlines will release its second-quarter earnings later this month, and analysts anticipate a single-digit profit dip.

The Mary Sue

‘God forbid a working lady multitask’: Woman tries to get help at Southwest Airlines customer service desk. Then they catch her online shopping

A flier captured footage of a Southwest Airlines worker who seemed to be online shopping while assisting a customer at a service counter.

Fortune

Southwest's CEO says he picks up trash and serves snacks when flying and shares advice from the airline's legendary cofounder

"I don’t want to be crawling over people, so I tend to sit on the aisle so I can get out and do stuff."

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