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Southwest Airlines passenger hears bomb threats during Nashville flight. Then they are ordered to keep their hands up: ‘scariest moments of my life’

Racial profiling or just a dramatic mix-up?

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Texas musician put his bags into overhead bin on Southwest for his disability. Then he was allegedly deplaned because staff were ‘uncomfortable’

“This is embarrassing. This is wrong.”

We Got This Covered

Airlines become latest opposition to ICE at airports

Carriers are demanding strict protocols after a gate agent blocked an immigration officer from boarding a Dallas plane without a judge’s warrant

The Independent UK

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A 77-year-old had a heart attack on a Southwest flight; after two nurses brought him back, he spent a week finding the stranger who saved him

Patrick McGee remembers talking to the woman sitting beside him as his Southwest Airlines flight approached Phoenix. His next clear memory was waking up in an ambulance.

The Times of India

Southwest Airlines Stock: Analyst Estimates & Ratings

Given Southwest Airlines’ impressive run over the past year, Wall Street are maintaining a fairly upbeat outlook on its future prospects.

Barchart

Major US airlines join Southwest in banning humanoid robots

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The Independent UK

Southwest Airlines flight attendant in ICE custody after being detained while on a work trip

Colleagues and supporters say Lorenzo Thompson held a valid work permit and had an active asylum application pending when he was taken into custody

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'Pilot and Crew Handled It Perfectly': Passenger Speaks Out After Southwest Flight WN4761 Emergency Diversion

A Southwest Airlines flight from Orlando to Manchester diverted to Charleston due to a suspected fuel leak. The crew declared an emergency, and passengers were safely transferred to a replacement aircraft.

International Business Times UK

US to take lead in probe into Ryanair Boeing 737 engine failure over Greece

The US National Transportation Safety Board will lead an investigation into a Ryanair Boeing 737 incident. A passenger was partly sucked out of a broken window after an engine piece broke off. This event had similarities to prior Southwest Airlines Boeing 737 NG flights. The FAA administrator stated early indications…

The Economic Times

Why did Ryanair-Air Malta plane window blow out mid-air and could it happen again?

Passenger Ljubisa Karović was nearly sucked out of his seat when Boeing 737-800’s window blew out on flight from Greece

The Guardian - UK

3 Reasons Why Kiplinger Readers Love Southwest Airlines Credit Cards

Kiplinger readers ranked their favorite airline credit card rewards programs. See why Southwest won and which other airlines ranked highly.

Kiplinger

Airfares Up 20%: Delta CEO Says This Summer's Flight Prices Won't Fall

Airfare prices 2026 remain elevated after Delta Air Lines CEO Ed Bastian told CNBC on July 10 that the roughly 20% jump in domestic ticket prices is "sustainable," citing strong demand and four carriers controlling 73% of U.S. traffic — even as jet fuel costs are projected to fall 20%…

International Business Times

Southwest MAX Incident Revives Headline Risk for Boeing and Airline Stocks

Two Southwest 737 MAX incidents renew scrutiny of Boeing stock even as production stabilizes, with rising jet fuel costs adding further pressure on Boeing and Southwest Airlines shares.

MarketBeat

Higher Airfares Are Sticking After Spring Price Hikes, Analyst Says

Bank of America Securities (BofA) analyst Andrew G. Didora has adopted a more positive outlook on U.S. airlines ahead of second-quarter earnings, citing strong demand, stable fares, and lower fuel prices as key sector supports.

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The Independent UK

Southwest Airlines denies musician from boarding flight with guitar

The passenger claims she has travelled with the instrument for five years without issues

The Economic Times

Airline ticket prices may stay high as carriers bank fuel relief from Iran deal

A U.S.-Iran peace deal has lowered oil prices, promising billions in fuel savings for airlines. However, passengers may not see immediate fare reductions due to limited flight capacity. Airlines are using these savings to improve their financial health rather than immediately lowering ticket prices, with fare increases still lagging behind…

Barchart

Is Southwest Airlines Stock Outperforming the S&P 500?

Southwest Airlines has outperformed the S&P 500 over the past year, and analysts are moderately optimistic about the stock’s prospects.

The Mary Sue

‘Doing the Lord’s work’: Southwest worker says oversized bag fee is $100. Then she shows how to only pay $25

A TikTok creator has travelers taking notes. She claimed her tip could save passengers money at the airport. TikToker Brandi Keeping Up With B (@beehivenews) shared the video with 556,800 views. The woman claimed that passengers facing a $100 overweight baggage fee may have another option. She suggested purchasing an…

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These 3 Stocks Lowered Their Share Counts Drastically in Q1

Pinterest, Southwest Airlines, and United Therapeutics each executed significant share repurchases in Q1 2026, reducing their outstanding share counts by 16%, 5%, and 3.2%, respectively.

Fortune

Southwest exec says the free bag and assigned seating overhaul is already paying off

Executives at Southwest and MGM say reinvention—not tradition—is becoming essential as travelers grow more price-conscious and industry pressures mount.

The Mary Sue

Woman Hears Loud Banging From the Bottom of Her Southwest Airlines. While Collecting Luggage, Her Stroller Has Only 3 Wheels: ‘Stuff of Nightmares’

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International Business Times UK

Southwest Airlines' Fat Tax No More As Controversial Plus-Size Policy Restores an Extra Free Seat

Southwest Airlines has reversed its policy requiring plus-size passengers to purchase extra seats, allowing gate agents to provide complimentary seating when available, following backlash from customers and advocacy groups.

The Independent UK

Southwest in U-turn on controversial passenger policy

Travelers previously accused the airline of charging a ‘fat tax’ with one of its policies

Barchart

Greg Abel Is Trying to Break Berkshire Hathaway’s Losing Streak on Airlines with New Delta Stock Bet

Famed Berkshire Hathaway CEO Warren Buffett didn't have a lot of luck with the airline industry.

The Economic Times

Southwest Airlines to expand India global centre to 1,000 employees, executive says

The U.S. airline, which ‌opened its Global ⁠Innovation ⁠Center in India's Hyderabad city on Wednesday, has already hired more than a dozen employees and intends to scale up to 200 employees in the near term, Krishna Kallepalli, Vice President and Global Head of Innovation (India) at Southwest Airlines, said in…

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