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Nevada: Off-Duty Pilot Steps in to Help Fly Southwest Airline's Plane After Pilot Becomes Ill

A Southwest Airlines pilot flying from Nevada to Ohio suffered a medical emergency, and a pilot from another airline, who was omboard, helped land the plane safely.
Southwest Airlines Cancels Thousands of Flights Due to Winter Storm That Has Already Killed 50 People

Southwest Airlines Cancels Thousands of Flights Due to Winter Storm That Has Already Killed 50 People

Thousands of flights, mostly from Southwest Airlines, have been canceled due to a winter storm that has left thousands of families stranded as of Monday afternoon.
Oregon Foster Mom Shakes Baby Violently, Covers Face With Blanket, Bangs Her Against Seat and Wall on Southwest Flight

Oregon Foster Mom Shakes Baby Violently, Covers Face With Blanket, Bangs Her Against Seat and Wall on Southwest Flight

An Oregon foster mom is now facing charges after she was seen physically abusing her six-month-old baby during a Southwest flight.
Anthony Fauci Says Taking Face Masks off on Airplanes Should Not Be Considered After Airline CEOs Say Masks 'Don't Add Much' Protection on Flights

Anthony Fauci Says Taking Face Masks off on Airplanes Should Not Be Considered After Airline CEOs Say Masks 'Don't Add Much' Protection on Flights

Dr. Anthony Fauci on Sunday said the idea of taking the masks off on airplanes should not be considered.
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California Woman May Face up to 20 Years in Jail After Punching Southwest Airlines Flight Attendant Over Face Mask

California woman faces up to 20 years in prison after punching a Southwest Airlines flight attendant who told her to wear her face mask properly.
Southwest Airlines Passenger Who Punched Employee in the Head Before Flight Faces Assault Charges

Southwest Airlines Passenger Who Punched Employee in the Head Before Flight Faces Assault Charges

A passenger boarding a flight at Dallas Love Field is facing assault charges after she punched a Southwest Airlines employee on Saturday afternoon, police said.
Southwest Airlines Investigates Pilot’s Anti-Biden ‘Let’s Go Brandon’ Chant Over Intercom

Southwest Airlines Investigates Pilot’s Anti-Biden ‘Let’s Go Brandon’ Chant Over Intercom

A Southwest Airlines pilot was heard saying an anti-Biden chant, "Let's Go, Brandon," over the intercom during a flight.

Southwest Airlines Walks Back on Decision to Put Staffers Seeking Vaccine Exemption on Unpaid Leave

Southwest Airlines will no longer place unvaccinated workers seeking vaccine exemptions under unpaid leave.
Southwest Airlines CEO Blames Pres. Joe Biden for COVID Vaccine Mandate on Employees That Puts Them in a Bind

Southwest Airlines CEO Blames Pres. Joe Biden for COVID Vaccine Mandate on Employees That Puts Them in a Bind

Southwest Airlines CEO Gary Kelly has blamed President Joe Biden for the COVID vaccine mandate for its employees that put them in a bind.
Southwest Airlines Flight Attendant Tells Mom to Glue Mask to Her Toddler’s Face After Kid Refused to Keep It On

Southwest Airlines Flight Attendant Tells Mom to Glue Mask to Her Toddler’s Face After Kid Refused to Keep It On

Southwest Airlines faced another controversy after a mom shared how a flight attendant made her daughter burst out in tears over a mask.
Southwest Airlines Passenger Forced to Cover up Pres. Joe Biden Sign Because ‘Many’ Find It Offensive

Southwest Airlines Passenger Forced to Cover up Pres. Joe Biden Sign Because ‘Many’ Find It Offensive

A Southwest Airlines passenger carrying a sign displaying President Joe Biden's name has been told by staff to cover it as many passengers found it offensive.
Southwest Airlines Pilot Caught Ranting About Bay Area’s 'Liberals'

Southwest Airlines Pilot Caught Ranting About Bay Area’s 'Liberal F---s'

A recording of a Southwest Airlines pilot cursing people in Bay Area suddenly gained attention online this week.

Man Hit By Southwest Airlines Plane on Texas Airport Runway

A man was found dead on a runway in Austin, Texas, on Thursday night. Initial investigation suggests the victim was struck and killed by a landing aircraft.

United Airlines Submitting Application to Operate Flights Between US and Cuba

United Airlines celebrated the historic signing between the U.S. and Cuba that allows commercial flights for the first time since the 1959 revolution, per an official press release. The Chicago-based company is one of many major airlines who will submit an application to the Department of Transportation to start operating U.S.-Cuba flights.

Major US Airlines Hike Fares Amid Justice Department Investigation

The major U.S. airlines seem to be leading the way as prices increase in air fare throughout the country. The industry-wide hike come as the U.S. Justice Department is investigating the possibility of the carriers conspiring to keep the costs of air travel high.

Southwest Airlines FAA Lawsuit: Mantenance, Safety Issues Force Company to Pay $2.8 Million

Southwest Airlines shed $2.8 million to settle the Federal Aviation Administration lawsuit after authorities found irregularities in performing maintenance work.

Massive Storm Causes Cancellations, Delays at Denver International Airport

Travelers across the United States got an early taste of winter weather delays on Tuesday when a powerful storm system dropped snow over the Rocky Mountains, causing more than 100 flights to be canceled at Denver International Airport.

Southwest Airlines Flight Turns Back Because of Mid-Air Violence

On Sunday, passengers aboard a Southwest Airlines flight heading to San Francisco had to turn around and return to Los Angeles due to an altercation between two passengers on board.

FAA Lets Southwest Airlines Company Boeing 737-700 Airplanes Make Flights Despite Missing Safety Inspection

Thousands of Southwest Airlines passengers over the next five days will likely be flying on planes that have missed a required safety inspection. The Federal Aviation Administration allowed the carrier to operate the aircraft while Southwest catches up on the checks of their backup rudder system.

Atlanta, Georgia Airport Bomb Threat: Fighter Jets Escort Planes Following Alleged Threats on Social Media

U.S. fighter jets escorted two commercial airliners to Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport on Saturday after "credible" bomb threats had appeared on social media. Once on the ground, FBI agents and a police bomb squad searched the planes.

Mother Gives Birth to Baby Boy Aboard a Southwest Airlines Flight

A Southwest Airlines flight heading to Phoenix, Arizona made an emergency landing on Tuesday after a woman gave birth on the plane.
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