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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.

Barchart

‘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.

The Mary Sue

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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."

Fortune

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?

The Independent UK

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…

Benzinga

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

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‘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.

We Got This Covered

‘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.

The Mary Sue

Is Southwest Airlines Stock Underperforming the Nasdaq?

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

Barchart

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’

The Independent 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.

International Business Times UK

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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Woman Kicked Off Flight After Pulling Woman's Hair, Saying She 'Didn't Want to Sit Next to a Fat Lady'

A woman was removed from a flight en route to Kansas City after having a breakdown after boarding, saying she did not want to sit next to "a f***ing fat lady".

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No More Free Bags? Why This Could Be A Costly Mistake For Southwest Airlines

Southwest Airlines has long been celebrated for its customer-friendly policies, notably the “Bags Fly Free” perk that distinguished it from competitors. However, as of May 28, 2025, this hallmark policy has been retired. Passengers now face fees of $35 for the first checked bag and $45 for the second, aligning…

Kiplinger

Don’t Get Caught Off Guard by Southwest’s New Portable Battery Policy

Flying with a power bank? Southwest’s new policy may change how you use it onboard.

The Independent UK

Revealed: The best and worst US airlines for carry-on baggage allowance

We analyzed the often convoluted baggage rules and fees for the nine biggest American carriers and discovered that some are definitely more generous than others when it comes to leeway with luggage

Tom’s Guide

The first major US airline has changed the rules around portable chargers and batteries — what you need to know

Southwest has become the first U.S. airline to introduce portable charger restrictions out of fire anxiety.

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The Independent UK

Airlines raked in over $7B in revenue thanks to check-in bag fees

Southwest has ended its nearly 50-year "Bags Fly Free" policy, joining other U.S. airlines in profiting from record checked bag fees.

The Independent UK

United is narrowing its check-in window for US flights. Here's how it compares to other airlines

Stragglers beware: U.S. travelers flying with United Airlines will have to check in to domestic flights a little earlier starting next week

The Independent UK

Southwest Airlines flyers warned of final day before decades-old policy change

Southwest had built campaigns around its policy of letting passengers check up to two bags for free

Kiplinger

Kiplinger Readers' Choice Awards 2025: Airline Credit Card Rewards Programs

In our 2025 Readers' Choice Awards survey, readers evaluated financial providers. Find out which airline credit card rewards programs came out on top.

The Independent UK

Southwest makes another policy change for passengers - this time with how you charge your phone

Southwest Airlines will introduce a new policy on May 28 that will require flyers to use their portable chargers in plain sight

The Independent UK

Southwest Airlines will require chargers be kept out while in use because of battery fire concerns

Passengers on Southwest Airlines flights will soon be required to keep their portable chargers in plain sight while using them because of concerns about the growing number of lithium battery fires

Fortune

Southwest Airlines hints at a significant international expansion and more foreign flights

Filing with Transportation Department points at broader goals.

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