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Windows 3.1 saves the day during CrowdStrike outage — Southwest Airlines scrapes by with archaic OS

Southwest Airlines was able to keep operating even when all other airlines were crippled by the CrowdStrike update because their systems use Windows 3.1, a 32-year-old operating system that no longer receives updates.

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20 Southwest flight attendants injured by exploding soda cans from excessive summer heat

Record heat in major Southwest hubs like Phoenix, Las Vegas, and Dallas have made the beverages volatile.

Fortune

Huge Microsoft outage hits airlines — live updates on Delta, United, American, Southwest and more

A faulty update from cybersecurity provider CrowdStrike has taken thousands of PCS and servers offline and airlines seem to be particularly hard hit.

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Extreme heat is causing soda cans to explode on flights — and injure flight attendants

Southwest said it’s aware of 20 injuries this summer

The Independent UK

Southwest Airlines is floundering because passengers will pay to not 'fight for a seat,' JetBlue founder says

Airlines have capitalized on consumers’ desire to “revenge travel.”

Fortune

Southwest Airlines Unveils Electric Air Taxi Venture

US carrier Southwest Airlines plans to jointly develop a fleet of electric air taxis to serve the California market with transportation startup Archer Aviation, the companies announced Friday.

International Business Times

Experts reveal theory behind why Boeing plane did a ‘Dutch roll’ mid-flight

After the incident in May, mechanics found ‘substantial’ damage in the aircraft’s tail, where the rudder is located

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Southwest's Gary Kelly is fighting off an activist bid with a poison pill after piloting the airline through COVID

Elliott Management is seeking to oust CEO Bob Jordan and Kelly after disclosing a $1.9 billion stake.

Fortune

Stock Market Today: S&P 500, Nasdaq End at Record Highs Ahead of July 4th

Wednesday's abbreviated session was jam-packed with news, including labor market updates and Southwest Airlines' "poison pill."

Kiplinger

Southwest Air adopts 'poison pill' as activist investor Elliott takes significant stake in company

Southwest Airlines has adopted a ‘poison pill’ following activist investor Elliott Investment Management taking a significant stake in the company

The Independent UK

Southwest Business Card Launches $1,800 Bonus Offer

This is the best Southwest business card offer we've seen yet. New cardholders earn 120,000 bonus Rapid Rewards points, worth about $1,800.

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Stock Market Today: Stocks Struggle for Direction on Inflation Concerns

Another hot inflation reading from overseas and some real estate weakness at home made for a choppy session.

Kiplinger

Southwest Airlines Cuts Q2 Revenue Outlook Amid Higher Costs

Southwest Airlines stock is choppy Wednesday after the company cut its revenue guidance for the second quarter. Here's what you need to know.

Kiplinger

Which Airlines Have the Most Legroom — and Which Have the Least?

Care about legroom? This list ranks major airlines by legroom and tells you which of their fleet is the roomiest.

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FAA investigating after Southwest plane flies 525ft above Oklahoma town

Boeing 737 from Las Vegas to Oklahoma City dipped above Yukon nine miles from airport, sounding like ‘wall of wind’

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FAA Investigating Southwest Airlines Flight For Low Altitude Incident

FAA investigates Southwest Airlines flight descending to 525 feet above ground near Oklahoma City airport triggering altitude warning.

International Business Times

FAA Launches Probe Into Low-flying Southwest Airline Plane Over Oklahoma

The FAA is investigating a Southwest Airline flight that descended into a dangerously low altitude over Oklahoma.

The Independent UK

Boeing 737 inexplicably flies 500 feet over neighborhood: ‘Thought it was gonna hit my house’

The Boeing plane descended to about 525 feet above the ground as it passed over Oklahoma City suburbs

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Best Summer Travel Deals 2024

This summer, enjoy the best specials and deals on flights, hotels and car rentals from Google Flights, Delta, Costco Travel, Hyatt, Marriott, Avis, Royal Caribbean Cruise Line and more.

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Southwest Airlines adds additional flights for Ohio State vs. Oregon

For your planning purposes. #GoBucks

The Guardian - US

FAA investigates after Southwest plane drops to ‘within 400ft’ of Pacific Ocean

News comes as US regulators investigate separate incident after Boeing 737 Max 8 plane did a ‘Dutch roll’ in May

The Independent UK

Southwest Airlines plane comes within 400ft of slamming into ocean near Hawaii

Former pilot says aborted landing attempt would have felt like a ‘rollercoaster ride’

Top News

FAA Investigates Southwest Boeing 737 Max Rolling Motion Incident

Federal officials are investigating a Southwest Airlines Boeing 737 Max incident involving a Dutch roll motion due to a damaged backup power-control unit.

The Independent UK

Boeing 737 Max grounded for 2 weeks after scary ‘Dutch’ roll incident at 32,000 feet

None of the 175 passengers or six crew members were injured on the Southwest Airlines flight

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