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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

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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.

Barchart

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

The Independent UK

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

The Independent UK

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

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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 Guardian - US

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

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

The Independent UK

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.

Benzinga

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.

International Business Times UK

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.

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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."

The Independent UK

If Ryanair didn’t exist, would you have to invent it?

The Man Who Pays His Way: What did Europe’s biggest budget airline ever do for us?

Benzinga

Runway Ready: Can Aviation Safety Tech Be The Next Frontier For Aerospace ETFs?

Following a series of sobering near-miss incidents in U.S. airports, most recently when a Southwest Airlines (NYSE:LUV) plane came close to departing from a taxiway in Orlando, air carriers are focusing now on what could be the most priceless upgrade since in-flight Wi-Fi: cockpit alerts that scream at pilots before…

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The Independent UK

Southwest Airlines considers adding premium class and airport lounges to compete in crowded market

In midst of transformation, airline looks to introduce services for high-spending travelers as it overhauls business model

We Got This Covered

‘That look of sheer entitlement’: Well-known NYC artist kicked off of plane after explosive meltdown and spitting on passengers

The woman's very public meltdown is all over TikTok.

The Mary Sue

‘Should’ve married a pilot’: Southwest pilot gets asked question by couple after flight. Then he sees the look on the woman’s face

A pilot for Southwest Airlines says that a woman on one of his recent flights regretted a major life decision after her husband asked him a few questions.

Barchart

Is Southwest Airlines Stock Underperforming the Nasdaq?

As Southwest Airlines has underperformed the Nasdaq recently, analysts remain cautious about the stock’s prospects.

The Independent UK

NTSB issues urgent warning about engines on some Boeing and Airbus planes

Recommendations stem from 2023 incident in which Southwest flight filled with ‘acrid white smoke’

International Business Times UK

Leanna Perry, Drunk Southwest Passenger Who Pulled Hair and Body-Shamed Woman Was 'Possessed', Say Horrified Witnesses

Witnesses say Perry appeared "possessed" during the incident, which quickly went viral online.

We Got This Covered

Southwest passenger provides in-flight entertainment as video shows hair-pulling, screaming, and total chaos

Airlines should not be MMA rings.

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