The Latest Breaking News from Southwest

‘What’s going on with this?’: California Southwest flight grounded for an hour over ‘unusual passenger’

The delay wasn’t human error for once.

We Got This Covered · May 5

Arizona woman paid $25 for a front seat on Southwest. Then they pulled the rug out and made her feel stupid: ‘I avoid them’

Alden Hultgren (@theravemama on TikTok), a disgruntled Southwest Airlines flyer, explained why she avoids them “like a plague.” The budget airline has been trimming down on customer benefits, and this has been disappointing to customers like Hultgren.

The Mary Sue · May 4

Kiplinger Readers' Choice Awards 2026: Airline Credit Card Rewards Programs

Find out which airline credit card rewards programs came out on top.

Kiplinger · May 4

DOT Announces Emergency Relief For Stranded Spirit Airlines Travelers: All You Need to Know

Spirit Airlines passengers left without flights after the carrier shut down are being offered capped fares, reduced prices and refund guidance under an emergency relief effort coordinated by the U.S. Department of Transportation and major airlines.

Latin Times · May 2

Trump's Transport Chief Declares Spirit Collapse a Biden-Era Failure as Passengers Scramble for Rebooking

Spirit Airlines halts operations, stranding thousands and risking 17,000 jobs. Transport Sec. Sean Duffy blames Biden for blocking a merger that could have saved the carrier.

International Business Times UK · May 2

Spirit Airlines Shut Down: What to do to get home and get refunds

The collapse of the U.S.-based Spirit Airlines may mark the end of an era for travelers with a certain financial sensibility

The Independent UK · May 2

‘Actually embarrassing’: Utah woman faces a $100 Southwest overweight bag fee, but finds a workaround that saves her $40

That’s a nifty hack.

We Got This Covered · Apr 29

Southwest flight sat on the LAX tarmac for a full hour because a couple refused to back down from one absurd demand before takeoff

The crew didn’t have to put up with this.

We Got This Covered · Apr 28

Healthcare worker on Southwest Airlines responds to a passenger’s emergency, only to find the ‘palest woman’ she’s ever seen: ‘Lucky passenger’

Being a medical professional on a flight can be complicated during a medical emergency. One reason for this complexity is the high pressure placed on the individual to quickly identify the problem and find a solution. While this can be daunting for someone who is unprepared for such situations, it…

The Mary Sue · Apr 21

Near mid-air collision between Southwest Airlines planes narrowly averted above Nashville

Collision alarms in the cockpits of both Boeing 737 aircraft went off, warning that they were too close together

The Independent UK · Apr 20