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‘Smells like a class action suit’: Omaha woman shamed at airport over needing ‘extra room,’ vows to never fly Southwest Airlines again

TikTok user @erikawithak27 had never anticipated what she was about to experience while boarding a Southwest Airlines flight from Omaha. What should have been a normal experience for her turned into a tale of embarrassment and anger that is sure to leave a lasting impression on her life.

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‘I have never been so mortified in my life’: Woman picks a seat on Southwest Airlines—until a flight attendant tells her she should’ve bought two

A TikToker has gone viral after her encounter with an airline staff member proved one thing: fatphobia remains alive and well.

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San Antonio woman flies Southwest and plans for new policy change. She gets put on standby anyway: ‘I would never fly with southwest airlines again’

Southwest Airlines’ new booking and baggage policies haven’t struck a chord with regular customers. At least, that’s what TikToker Leslie (@leslieapproved) said in a video that’s garnered 357,000 views.

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Unusual Options Activity Alert: If You Own These 3 Stocks, It’s Time for a Protective Collar

Thursday’s unusual options activity included three stocks with 50%-plus gains over the past year. With the VIX up 20% in the past week, if you bought any of these a year ago, a protective collar is in order.

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Woman flies from Kansas City to Orlando on Southwest Airlines. Then she learns about their new seat policy

A woman boarded a Southwest Airlines flight heading to Orlando from Kansas City with her family. Then, she realized she wouldn’t be able to sit next to either of her kids.

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“Cheapo”: Father Slams Southwest For Seating Toddler Away From Mom After Refusing To Pay Extra

“Can you not afford a better airline?”

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Wheelchair user with panic disorder says Southwest ‘abandoned’ her in airport restroom

Exclusive: Mary Lynn Ellison, 64, says the incident touched off an ‘immediate and severe’ mental health crisis that continues to persist some two years later, according to a federal lawsuit reviewed by The Independent

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Major US airline announces Starlink Wi-Fi rollout

Southwest Airlines is the latest U.S. carrier to partner with Starlink. Its current Wi-Fi doesn’t allow for reliable mid-flight movie-watching

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The Latest: FAA lifts temporary closure of airspace over El Paso, Texas

The Federal Aviation Administration has reopened the airspace around El Paso International Airport in Texas, just hours after it announced a 10-day closure that would have grounded all flights to and from the airport

The Independent UK

Southwest customer flies from Phoenix with sealed $542 Dyson Airwrap. Then she gets to St. Louis: ‘You have somebody…that’s committing felony theft’

A woman is calling out Southwest Airlines after alleging that a Dyson Airwrap was stolen from her bag—and the airline is refusing to do anything about it.

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This 1 Overlooked Airline Stock to Be the Best Bet on a Turnaround in 2026

Southwest Airlines posted its best day since 1978, signaling early signs of a 2026 turnaround. The stock suddenly looks hard to ignore.

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Southwest Airlines Stock Outlook: Is Wall Street Bullish or Bearish?

Southwest Airlines stock has outpaced the broader market over the past year, but analysts remain cautious about its prospects.

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“I’m Switching Airlines”: Backlash Hits Southwest As Plus Size Passengers Slam New Seating Rules

Southwest Airlines has ended its free extra-seat option for plus-size passengers, asking them to pay for additional space as the carrier looks to improve the onboard experience.

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Some airlines charge passengers to speak to a human instead of using AI — and experts say the idea could catch on

Over 90 percent of consumers prefer talking to a human customer service agent, but some travel operators say that charging to do so is reasonable

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The final flight to use Southwest’s famous ‘open seating’ policy lifts off on Monday night. The airline has special plans to mark the occasion

The flight will lift off from Honolulu on Monday night and fly overnight to Los Angeles aboard Southwest’s commemorative ‘Herbert D. Kelleher’ aircraft

The Independent UK

What travelers can expect as Southwest Airlines introduces assigned seats

Southwest Airlines passengers are making their final boarding-time scrambles for seats as the carrier prepares to end its signature open-seating system

The Independent UK

Southwest Airlines is ending its open seating policy — here’s what to expect

Southwest is making changes to boarding, fares and rules for plus-sized passengers

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Eight of the most impressive domestic seats in the US skies, from economy classics to lie-flat splurges

Flying city to city in the U.S. doesn’t have to be stressful, says US Travel Editor Ted Thornhill, who reveals the airplane seats that will make the journey a joy, from the back of the plane to the front

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Dallas woman checks new BÉIS suitcase before boarding Southwest flight. Then she sees what happened to it: ‘A Ross $60 suitcase has never failed me’

She sent her BÉIS suitcase off on its maiden voyage with hope in her heart and a camera rolling. One Dallas woman innocently videoed the start of her new suitcase’s first journey. Who knew the clip would later be used in a before-and-after with shocking results?

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Why Selling Costco and 3 Other Unusually Active Puts Could Save You From Overpaying

Among the unusually active put options on Thursday were four overvalued stocks, including Costco, a favourite among buy-and-hold investors. Given that markets are generally considered pricey, selling these puts lets you own popular stocks without overpaying. Here’s how.

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‘This is so heartbreaking’: Southwest destroys woman’s $368 Beis luggage. Then she tries to file a replacement claim

Checking a bag is already a leap of faith, but checking a $368 Beis suitcase feels like tempting fate. One Southwest passenger learned that the hard way after her trendy luggage came off the carousel completely wrecked. This, in turn, kicked off a bureaucratic nightmare.

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‘This counter ain’t saving you’: Man’s wild airport meltdown escalates when he crosses behind the counter toward a female worker

UK ain’t sending us their finest for sure.

The Texas Tribune

Texas 2025: Year in Photos

Photojournalists document another year across Texas. Our photos illustrated the tense redistricting debate at the Capitol, the aftermath of the Hill County floods and more.

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Woman says Southwest FA blocked her wheelchair from boarding. But a sign says otherwise: ‘Absolutely nobody is keeping these airlines in check’

Taking a flight can be a frustrating, stressful experience.

International Business Times UK

Plus-Size Passengers Forced to Pay Double After Popular Airline Revamps Seating Policy

Southwest Airlines to implement new seating policy in 2026 and plus-size travellers will have to pay double for two seats.

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