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DOT to probe Southwest cancellations that stranded flyers

The U.S. Department of Transportation says it will look into flight cancellations by Southwest Airlines that have left travelers stranded at airports across the country amid an intense winter storm that has killed dozens of people

The Independent UK

Transportation Department to review Southwest Airlines' mass cancellations of holiday flights

The DOT says it's "concerned by Southwest's unacceptable rate of cancellations and delays."

Axios

Southwest cancels more than 2,800 flights in a 'full-blown meltdown'

The disruptions add to chaos that has left people stranded at airports across the country, many of them with little idea of when they can get home or where their bags are.

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Southwest cancels 5,400 flights in less than 48 hours in a 'full-blown meltdown'

The disruptions add to chaos that has left people stranded at airports across the country, many of them with little idea of when they can get home or where their bags are.

WEKU

Frustration and baggage mount at Midway in post-Christmas Southwest Airlines chaos

Hundreds of flight cancellations and delays along with rerouted passengers make for an unhappy day at the airport for weary travelers.

Chicago Sun-Times

Airlines have started rebooking flights across the U.S. as winter weather intensifies

Several airlines are waiving the fees to change flights as snow storms, high winds and low temperatures are expected across the U.S.

WEKU

One of Southwest Airlines’ biggest employee groups approves new contract

Southwest Airlines customer service agents have agreed to a new contract with a 25% pay raise over four years after twice rejecting proposals.

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Southwest Airlines employee rescues little girl’s stuffed dog, sending photos of its travels

The passenger had been visiting Dallas with her mother

The Independent UK

Airlines are finally admitting contrails are an environmental problem

Contrails — those lines of wispy white clouds that follow some jets — may not be so harmless.

Tribune News Service

Southwest Airlines brings back dividend as government aid restrictions expire

Dallas-based Southwest Airlines will give $428 million back to shareholders as it brings back its dividend after more than two years.

Tribune News Service

Passengers on flight spotted wearing anti-Semitic Burger King crown saying ‘Ye was right’

A woman sitting nearby photographed the pair

The Independent UK

Judge orders Southwest Airlines to reinstate flight attendant fired over abortion views

A North Texas federal judge ordered Dallas-based Southwest Airlines to reinstate a flight attendant who claimed she was unfairly fired for airing her views against abortion, but cut her $5.3 million jury award to just over $800,000 to abide by federal limits.

Tribune News Service

How CEOs can lead in a recession and come out stronger: 5 powerful strategies from corner-office veterans

Battle-tested business leaders from CVS, Southwest Airlines, Honeywell and other Fortune 500 companies share their best ideas for navigating a downturn.

Fortune

French bulldog escapes travel crate and frolics around plane cabin after owner falls asleep

‘Will this amenity be available on all flights?’ asks one customer

The Independent UK

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‘Shame on you!’ Mother calls out Southwest Airlines staffer for ‘yelling at’ her son who was flying alone

‘I stayed behind crying, calling my husband and saw them talking and laughing about my situation,’ complains parent

Tribune News Service

Court throws out 737 Max passenger lawsuit against Boeing, Southwest Airlines

A federal appeals court has rejected a class-action lawsuit against Boeing and Southwest Airlines that accused the companies of putting 737 Max passengers in harm’s way and covering up known dangers to the flying public.

The Independent UK

Southwest pilot dangles out of cockpit to try and reach passenger’s phone

‘I had no idea those windows could open,’ commented one viewer

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Don't Expect Cheap Airfares to Come Back Soon, Airline Executives Say

Airfares are sky high, and airline executives expect them to stay that way.

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More airline workers to picket at DFW Airport, Dallas Love Field as holidays approach

DALLAS — The frustration between airline workers and management is hitting highs just as travelers prepare for another busy travel stretch over Thanksgiving when carriers could be once again pushed to the maximum of their operating limits.

Daily Mirror

Google travel hack lets you easily find the cheapest flights when booking online

Jaideep Patil has built the new app Travel Arrow, a Chrome Extension which aims to simplify the process of comparing ticket prices between different airlines online

Tribune News Service

United Airlines’ new website pokes fun at rival Southwest over unassigned seating

United Airlines is taking aim at one of Southwest Airlines’ signature features by launching a website and advertising campaign that takes aims at unassigned seating.

Tribune News Service

Southwest Airlines is latest carrier to issue warning over aircraft delivery delays

Airplane delivery delays are emerging as a major constraint for airlines trying to ramp up flying to meet strong consumer demand.

Tribune News Service

Southwest Airlines offers bigger raises to customer service workers after rejected deal

Southwest Airlines is offering bigger raises and sign-on bonuses to help secure a deal with one of its largest labor groups after coming to a proposed contract agreement with the union representing 8,300 customer service workers.

The Independent UK

The best airlines for holiday travel on points

In NerdWallet’s annual analysis of airline mile valuations, holiday flights often don’t provide the highest per-mile value

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Top Black collegiate golfers to compete in I AM a Golfer Foundation’s Southwest Airlines Showcase at Cedar Crest

The final field will be announced in late June or early July 2023.

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