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Former airline pilot reveals why swapping to an empty seat before take-off is dangerous

Although tempting - especially if cramped in economy - the veteran pilot advises against making a switch

The Independent UK

Delta flight attendant dresses down Southwest Airlines gate agent as they go at each other in viral video: ‘Ghetto’

Viewers were left split over whose side to take in the viral footage

The Independent UK

What to Expect From Southwest Airlines’ Q3 2025 Earnings Report

Southwest Airlines is set to release its third-quarter results by the end of this month, and analysts expect a massive drop in profitability.

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3 Travel Stocks to Watch Heading Into the Holidays

Travel and entertainment spending is expected to increase this holiday season; here are three travel stocks offering opportunities for investors

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Are Airline Stocks Ready for Takeoff After a Turbulent 2025?

Airline stocks faced fuel, labor, and demand headwinds this summer, but select carriers may be set for a rebound as rate cuts and demand recovery take hold

MarketBeat

Is Southwest Airlines Stock Outperforming the Dow?

While Southwest Airlines has outpaced the Dow over the past 52 weeks, it has underperformed in recent months, and analysts remain cautious about the stock’s prospects.

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I Used ChatGPT To Help Buy My Plane Ticket: Here’s How Much I Saved

Here's how much I saved when I asked ChatGPT to help me buy my plane ticket.

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Southwest plane leaving Hollywood forced to divert and land in nearby Los Angeles after engine failure

‘Nothing is more important to Southwest than the Safety of our Customers and Employees,’ the airline said

The Independent UK

Southwest Airlines introduces new security barriers on aircraft

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The Independent UK

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

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

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.

Benzinga

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.

The Independent UK

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

International Business Times 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.

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The Independent UK

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 Guardian - US

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

International Business Times UK

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.

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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.

The Independent UK

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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