Southwest Airlines News Summary

FAA: 2 Southwest Airlines planes collide at T.F. Green - WJAR

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 13:53:52 GMT

FAA: 2 Southwest Airlines planes collide at T.F. Green WJAR

Two Southwest Airlines Planes Collide, and Passengers Are Unloading About 'Scary' Incident - Yahoo

Sat, 13 Jun 2026 15:52:36 GMT

Two Southwest Airlines Planes Collide, and Passengers Are Unloading About 'Scary' Incident Yahoo

Passenger Reportedly Claims He Had to Alert Southwest Pilot They'd Hit Another Plane on Tarmac - People.com

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 18:47:33 GMT

Passenger Reportedly Claims He Had to Alert Southwest Pilot They'd Hit Another Plane on Tarmac People.com

2 Southwest planes collide at T.F. Green International Airport - WCVB

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 16:14:00 GMT

2 Southwest planes collide at T.F. Green International Airport WCVB

Panicked Southwest Passengers Yell at the Cockpit in Scary Incident - The Daily Beast

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 13:16:00 GMT

Panicked Southwest Passengers Yell at the Cockpit in Scary Incident The Daily Beast

UPDATED: Accident Involving Southwest Planes at Rhode Island International Airport - Go Local Prov

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 19:46:37 GMT

UPDATED: Accident Involving Southwest Planes at Rhode Island International Airport Go Local Prov

Grounded: Southwest Passengers Shout At Cockpit To Stop After 2 Jets Collide On Tarmac - Simple Flying

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 15:14:46 GMT

Grounded: Southwest Passengers Shout At Cockpit To Stop After 2 Jets Collide On Tarmac Simple Flying

How A 5-Minute Cockpit Rule Is Leaving Southwest Airlines' 300+ Boeing 737 MAX 7 Orders Stranded - Simple Flying

Sat, 13 Jun 2026 15:01:21 GMT

How A 5-Minute Cockpit Rule Is Leaving Southwest Airlines' 300+ Boeing 737 MAX 7 Orders Stranded Simple Flying

Southwest Airlines eyes gates at airport's satellite concourse - The Business Journals

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 11:27:00 GMT

Southwest Airlines eyes gates at airport's satellite concourse The Business Journals

Southwest Airlines Moves Forward With Another Major Change - Men's Journal

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 05:22:28 GMT

Southwest Airlines Moves Forward With Another Major Change Men's Journal

Southwest Airlines reverses course, offers free extra seats to plus-size passengers after backlash - Click2Houston

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 07:00:00 GMT

Southwest Airlines reverses course, offers free extra seats to plus-size passengers after backlash Click2Houston

Two Southwest Airline planes narrowly avoided a collision in Nashville on Saturday - Fortune

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 07:00:00 GMT

Two Southwest Airline planes narrowly avoided a collision in Nashville on Saturday Fortune

Large airline introducing direct flights between Myrtle Beach and southern city - Myrtle Beach Sun News

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 07:00:00 GMT

Large airline introducing direct flights between Myrtle Beach and southern city Myrtle Beach Sun News

Southwest Airline's "Independence One" to make a one day only appearance at EAA AirVenture - KFIZ

Tue, 26 May 2026 11:40:26 GMT

Southwest Airline's "Independence One" to make a one day only appearance at EAA AirVenture KFIZ

Southwest’s Independence One arrives in Las Vegas - Las Vegas Review-Journal

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 07:00:00 GMT

Southwest’s Independence One arrives in Las Vegas Las Vegas Review-Journal

Southwest Airlines to Assist Spirit Passengers Amid Shutdown Impacting Orlando Travelers - 352today

Mon, 04 May 2026 07:00:00 GMT

Southwest Airlines to Assist Spirit Passengers Amid Shutdown Impacting Orlando Travelers 352today

Southwest Airlines unveils ‘Independence One’ plane in honor of America’s 250th anniversary - CNN

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 07:00:00 GMT

Southwest Airlines unveils ‘Independence One’ plane in honor of America’s 250th anniversary CNN

Southwest Airline passengers react to seating, bag policy changes - KLAS 8 News Now

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 08:00:00 GMT

Southwest Airline passengers react to seating, bag policy changes KLAS 8 News Now

Southwest to fly wine for free in rare perk as airline fees rise - Jefferson City News Tribune

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 07:00:00 GMT

Southwest to fly wine for free in rare perk as airline fees rise Jefferson City News Tribune

Southwest Airlines to open Austin crew base in 2026, create 2,000 jobs - Reuters

Fri, 12 Dec 2025 08:00:00 GMT

Southwest Airlines to open Austin crew base in 2026, create 2,000 jobs Reuters

JetBlue Weighs Merger Options With Alaska, Southwest, and United - Metropolitan Airport News

Sat, 28 Mar 2026 07:00:00 GMT

JetBlue Weighs Merger Options With Alaska, Southwest, and United Metropolitan Airport News

With Southwest and San Antonio reaching a deal, the airport is set for takeoff - San Antonio Express-News

Tue, 19 May 2026 07:00:00 GMT

With Southwest and San Antonio reaching a deal, the airport is set for takeoff San Antonio Express-News

Why Southwest Airlines' New Assigned Seating System Created Problems It Didn't Anticipate - Simple Flying

Fri, 22 May 2026 07:00:00 GMT

Why Southwest Airlines' New Assigned Seating System Created Problems It Didn't Anticipate Simple Flying

Southwest pulls the plug on O’Hare trips to focus on Midway, cites ‘challenging’ conditions - Daily Herald

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 07:00:00 GMT

Southwest pulls the plug on O’Hare trips to focus on Midway, cites ‘challenging’ conditions Daily Herald

Southwest Airline’s First Day of Assigned Seating Has Rocky Start—Passengers React - Newsweek

Fri, 30 Jan 2026 08:00:00 GMT

Southwest Airline’s First Day of Assigned Seating Has Rocky Start—Passengers React Newsweek

Southwest no longer servicing flights to two major U.S. airports - chron.com

Sat, 14 Mar 2026 07:00:00 GMT

Southwest no longer servicing flights to two major U.S. airports chron.com

Southwest Airlines Planes Make Swift Last-Minute Move to Avoid Crash - The Daily Beast

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 07:00:00 GMT

Southwest Airlines Planes Make Swift Last-Minute Move to Avoid Crash The Daily Beast

Delta, Southwest hike checked bag fees as airlines face surging fuel costs - Fox Business

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 07:00:00 GMT

Delta, Southwest hike checked bag fees as airlines face surging fuel costs Fox Business

Southwest Airline planes avoid collision after alarms sound near Nashville International Airport - The News International

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 07:00:00 GMT

Southwest Airline planes avoid collision after alarms sound near Nashville International Airport The News International

Southwest raised its prices — now travelers deserve perks to match - Yahoo Creators

Tue, 12 May 2026 07:00:00 GMT

Southwest raised its prices — now travelers deserve perks to match Yahoo Creators

What to do if you booked Southwest at one of the major airport hubs the airline just canceled - New York Post

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 07:00:00 GMT

What to do if you booked Southwest at one of the major airport hubs the airline just canceled New York Post

Inside Southwest Airlines' central nervous system for its 4,000+ daily flights - Dallas News

Wed, 28 Jan 2026 08:00:00 GMT

Inside Southwest Airlines' central nervous system for its 4,000+ daily flights Dallas News

Southwest Airlines through the years - The Oklahoman

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 07:00:00 GMT

Southwest Airlines through the years The Oklahoman

Here’s Why Southwest Airlines Can’t Fly All Of Its Boeing 737 MAX 8s Over The Pacific - Simple Flying

Sun, 22 Mar 2026 07:00:00 GMT

Here’s Why Southwest Airlines Can’t Fly All Of Its Boeing 737 MAX 8s Over The Pacific Simple Flying

Southwest Airlines shares soar to highest levels in years - The Business Journals

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 08:00:00 GMT

Southwest Airlines shares soar to highest levels in years The Business Journals

Southwest Airlines Makes Controversial Change to In-Flight Snacks - TravelPulse

Mon, 03 Nov 2025 08:00:00 GMT

Southwest Airlines Makes Controversial Change to In-Flight Snacks TravelPulse

Southwest adding new Golden State route from San Diego International Airport - NBC 7 San Diego

Wed, 26 Nov 2025 08:00:00 GMT

Southwest adding new Golden State route from San Diego International Airport NBC 7 San Diego

Southwest Finally Addresses Outcry Over Major Changes - Parade

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 08:00:00 GMT

Southwest Finally Addresses Outcry Over Major Changes Parade

You See This. Southwest Airline Is At E Gate. (BicexB6nYR) - Fathom Journal

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 01:28:46 GMT

You See This. Southwest Airline Is At E Gate. (BicexB6nYR) Fathom Journal

What travelers can expect as Southwest Airlines introduces assigned seats - The Miami Times

Tue, 27 Jan 2026 08:00:00 GMT

What travelers can expect as Southwest Airlines introduces assigned seats The Miami Times

Southwest Airlines Worker Speaks Out After New Bag Policy Goes Into Effect: ‘I Don’t Want Y’all To All Jump Me At The Same Time’ - BroBible

Mon, 11 May 2026 07:00:00 GMT

Southwest Airlines Worker Speaks Out After New Bag Policy Goes Into Effect: ‘I Don’t Want Y’all To All Jump Me At The Same Time’ BroBible

Southwest Airlines Just Added a NEW Perk — And It Involves Wine - AllEars.Net

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 07:00:00 GMT

Southwest Airlines Just Added a NEW Perk — And It Involves Wine AllEars.Net

737 aircraft close call while landing at San Antonio airport - WOAI

Thu, 30 Oct 2025 07:00:00 GMT

737 aircraft close call while landing at San Antonio airport WOAI

More than 100 Southwest Airline workers to be laid off in June - CBS News

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 07:00:00 GMT

More than 100 Southwest Airline workers to be laid off in June CBS News

Father Reacts After Airline Seating Mix-Up Leaves Toddler Separated from Family - People.com

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 08:00:00 GMT

Father Reacts After Airline Seating Mix-Up Leaves Toddler Separated from Family People.com

Southwest Airlines adds more flights from New Orleans to 2 major cities - New Orleans CityBusiness

Fri, 10 Oct 2025 07:00:00 GMT

Southwest Airlines adds more flights from New Orleans to 2 major cities New Orleans CityBusiness

NEW Seating Rule Announced for Southwest Airlines - AllEars.Net

Sat, 30 May 2026 07:00:00 GMT

NEW Seating Rule Announced for Southwest Airlines AllEars.Net

Southwest Airline Boeing 737-7H4 SWA2314 from Washington to Nashville Makes Emergency Landing at Chicago Midway International Airport: Here is the Latest Flight Diversion Update - Travel And Tour World

Wed, 27 May 2026 07:00:00 GMT

Southwest Airline Boeing 737-7H4 SWA2314 from Washington to Nashville Makes Emergency Landing at Chicago Midway International Airport: Here is the Latest Flight Diversion Update Travel And Tour World

Southwest Passenger Arrested After Video Shows Fight with Federal Officer - TMZ

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 07:00:00 GMT

Southwest Passenger Arrested After Video Shows Fight with Federal Officer TMZ

Thank you note shows Southwest Airlines really can't please anyone - chron.com

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 07:00:00 GMT

Thank you note shows Southwest Airlines really can't please anyone chron.com

Southwest’s new cabin design has more legroom—for some people - Fast Company

Fri, 24 Oct 2025 07:00:00 GMT

Southwest’s new cabin design has more legroom—for some people Fast Company

Southwest’s final ‘open seating’ flight lifts off Monday — aboard a special aircraft - The Independent

Tue, 27 Jan 2026 08:00:00 GMT

Southwest’s final ‘open seating’ flight lifts off Monday — aboard a special aircraft The Independent

Why Southwest Airlines' CEO Blocks Time for Productivity - Business Chief

Tue, 16 Dec 2025 08:00:00 GMT

Why Southwest Airlines' CEO Blocks Time for Productivity Business Chief

Can You Spread Out On Flight? - BroBible

Tue, 03 Feb 2026 08:00:00 GMT

Can You Spread Out On Flight? BroBible

A controversial airline just nabbed the No. 1 spot in a new ranking of the best airlines of 2026 - Yahoo Creators

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 07:00:00 GMT

A controversial airline just nabbed the No. 1 spot in a new ranking of the best airlines of 2026 Yahoo Creators

Some fliers are swearing off Southwest over its new snack - chron.com

Fri, 31 Oct 2025 07:00:00 GMT

Some fliers are swearing off Southwest over its new snack chron.com

Shocking plunge by Southwest flight from Southern California was to avoid another aircraft - AP News

Sat, 26 Jul 2025 07:00:00 GMT

Shocking plunge by Southwest flight from Southern California was to avoid another aircraft AP News

Southwest Airline's new cabin to debut with new seats and a modern look - Yahoo

Wed, 15 Oct 2025 07:00:00 GMT

Southwest Airline's new cabin to debut with new seats and a modern look Yahoo

Southwest x Pete Crow-Armstrong bring Cubs’ energy to Wrigleyville - Reel Chicago

Thu, 07 May 2026 07:00:00 GMT

Southwest x Pete Crow-Armstrong bring Cubs’ energy to Wrigleyville Reel Chicago

Trump Flies Commercial: President’s Son Boards Southwest Airlines Flight Via Private Stairs - Simple Flying

Thu, 25 Dec 2025 08:00:00 GMT

Trump Flies Commercial: President’s Son Boards Southwest Airlines Flight Via Private Stairs Simple Flying

Southwest Airlines' last flight with open seating to depart from Honolulu - The Business Journals

Mon, 26 Jan 2026 08:00:00 GMT

Southwest Airlines' last flight with open seating to depart from Honolulu The Business Journals

How much are Southwest Airline’s assigned seats? - NewsNation

Mon, 04 Aug 2025 07:00:00 GMT

How much are Southwest Airline’s assigned seats? NewsNation

Southwest Airlines has a new carry-rule that will anger passengers - thestreet.com

Sun, 24 Aug 2025 07:00:00 GMT

Southwest Airlines has a new carry-rule that will anger passengers thestreet.com

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Tue, 03 Mar 2026 08:00:00 GMT

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Southwest Just Perfectly Explained the AI Challenge for Airlines - Skift

Thu, 16 Oct 2025 07:00:00 GMT

Southwest Just Perfectly Explained the AI Challenge for Airlines Skift

2 Southwest Airlines flight attendants hurt after plane plunges to avoid collision - CBC

Fri, 25 Jul 2025 07:00:00 GMT

2 Southwest Airlines flight attendants hurt after plane plunges to avoid collision CBC

Man Loses In Fantasy Football. His Punishment Comes On A Southwest Flight In Front Of The Whole Plane - BroBible

Mon, 11 May 2026 07:00:00 GMT

Man Loses In Fantasy Football. His Punishment Comes On A Southwest Flight In Front Of The Whole Plane BroBible

Southwest Airline Makes Changes to Prevent Meltdown Ahead of Busy Spring - NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth

Sun, 03 Aug 2025 02:16:49 GMT

Southwest Airline Makes Changes to Prevent Meltdown Ahead of Busy Spring NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth

Southwest Airlines flight headed to Las Vegas takes dramatic plunge in response to nearby aircraft - Scripps News

Fri, 25 Jul 2025 07:00:00 GMT

Southwest Airlines flight headed to Las Vegas takes dramatic plunge in response to nearby aircraft Scripps News

Southwest Airlines flight headed to Las Vegas takes dramatic plunge in response to nearby aircraft - AP News

Fri, 25 Jul 2025 07:00:00 GMT

Southwest Airlines flight headed to Las Vegas takes dramatic plunge in response to nearby aircraft AP News

Best Southwest Credit Cards - Bankrate

Tue, 19 Aug 2025 07:00:00 GMT

Best Southwest Credit Cards Bankrate

Southwest Airlines flight headed to Las Vegas takes dramatic plunge in response to nearby aircraft - The Denver Post

Fri, 25 Jul 2025 07:00:00 GMT

Southwest Airlines flight headed to Las Vegas takes dramatic plunge in response to nearby aircraft The Denver Post

Southwest Airlines’ new policy will affect plus-size travelers. Here’s how - The Miami Times

Tue, 26 Aug 2025 07:00:00 GMT

Southwest Airlines’ new policy will affect plus-size travelers. Here’s how The Miami Times

Turkish Airlines Expands in USA through Southwest Airlines: Fly to and from 100 US Cities - IndianEagle

Fri, 19 Dec 2025 08:00:00 GMT

Turkish Airlines Expands in USA through Southwest Airlines: Fly to and from 100 US Cities IndianEagle

Southwest Airlines Announces Major Wi-Fi CHANGE - AllEars.Net

Sat, 14 Feb 2026 08:00:00 GMT

Southwest Airlines Announces Major Wi-Fi CHANGE AllEars.Net

Southwest announces when passengers can book assigned seats - CBS News

Tue, 22 Jul 2025 07:00:00 GMT

Southwest announces when passengers can book assigned seats CBS News

Southwest Airlines Pilot Denies Failing Field Sobriety Tests After Arrest - TMZ

Sat, 16 Aug 2025 07:00:00 GMT

Southwest Airlines Pilot Denies Failing Field Sobriety Tests After Arrest TMZ

Southwest Airlines to end nonstop flights between Tulsa and St. Louis - fox23.com

Tue, 19 Aug 2025 07:00:00 GMT

Southwest Airlines to end nonstop flights between Tulsa and St. Louis fox23.com

Elliott Investment Management Reduces Stake in Southwest Airlines (LUV) - GuruFocus

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 08:00:00 GMT

Elliott Investment Management Reduces Stake in Southwest Airlines (LUV) GuruFocus

The US Airline That Once Focused On Economy Is Now Evolving Its Business Product - Simple Flying

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 08:00:00 GMT

The US Airline That Once Focused On Economy Is Now Evolving Its Business Product Simple Flying

Complete guide to the Southwest Companion Pass - Bankrate

Wed, 03 Sep 2025 07:00:00 GMT

Complete guide to the Southwest Companion Pass Bankrate

Southwest Airlines Is Making Passengers Remove A Potentially Essential Common Item Before Boarding - islands.com

Tue, 16 Sep 2025 07:00:00 GMT

Southwest Airlines Is Making Passengers Remove A Potentially Essential Common Item Before Boarding islands.com

Southwest customer flies from Chicago to L.A. without problem. Then her carry-on is barred on the return flight: ‘I guess I’m getting a new suitcase’ - The Mary Sue

Sat, 07 Feb 2026 08:00:00 GMT

Southwest customer flies from Chicago to L.A. without problem. Then her carry-on is barred on the return flight: ‘I guess I’m getting a new suitcase’ The Mary Sue

Southwest Airlines Cancellation & Refund Policy: A Complete 2026 Guide - OCNJ Daily

Tue, 17 Mar 2026 07:00:00 GMT

Southwest Airlines Cancellation & Refund Policy: A Complete 2026 Guide OCNJ Daily

Southwest offers new 100,000-point bonus as it revamps its credit cards - CNBC

Fri, 25 Jul 2025 20:46:04 GMT

Southwest offers new 100,000-point bonus as it revamps its credit cards CNBC

An Airline Once Known For Its Generous Luggage Policies Now Counts A Single Photograph As A 'Personal Item' - islands.com

Tue, 07 Oct 2025 07:00:00 GMT

An Airline Once Known For Its Generous Luggage Policies Now Counts A Single Photograph As A 'Personal Item' islands.com

Las Vegas-bound Southwest Airlines flight takes dramatic plunge in response to nearby aircraft - Gulf Coast News and Weather

Fri, 25 Jul 2025 07:00:00 GMT

Las Vegas-bound Southwest Airlines flight takes dramatic plunge in response to nearby aircraft Gulf Coast News and Weather

Air safety concerns after southwest jet plunge after takeoff - WRAL

Sat, 26 Jul 2025 07:00:00 GMT

Air safety concerns after southwest jet plunge after takeoff WRAL

Your Favorite Budget Airline Is Opening a Lounge—Really - Parade

Sat, 13 Dec 2025 08:00:00 GMT

Your Favorite Budget Airline Is Opening a Lounge—Really Parade

Airbnb Expands Services, Southwest Joins Priceline and Choice Looks Abroad - Skift

Thu, 07 Aug 2025 07:00:00 GMT

Airbnb Expands Services, Southwest Joins Priceline and Choice Looks Abroad Skift

Airline's major change to seating policy ends 50-year tradition - Nine.com.au

Wed, 23 Jul 2025 07:00:00 GMT

Airline's major change to seating policy ends 50-year tradition Nine.com.au

Southwest customer accuses worker of body-shaming after being told she needs to buy 2 seats: ‘What was the issue if you were the only one in the row?’ - The Mary Sue

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 07:00:00 GMT

Southwest customer accuses worker of body-shaming after being told she needs to buy 2 seats: ‘What was the issue if you were the only one in the row?’ The Mary Sue

Southwest Airlines ditches open seating; when will you get assigned seats at LaGuardia? - Bergen Record

Tue, 22 Jul 2025 07:00:00 GMT

Southwest Airlines ditches open seating; when will you get assigned seats at LaGuardia? Bergen Record

Southwest Airlines Announces Date for Its Assigned Seat Updates - TravelAwaits

Tue, 22 Jul 2025 07:00:00 GMT

Southwest Airlines Announces Date for Its Assigned Seat Updates TravelAwaits

Delta vs Southwest: Airline Comparison Guide for 2025 - Alternative Airlines

Tue, 24 Jun 2025 07:00:00 GMT

Delta vs Southwest: Airline Comparison Guide for 2025 Alternative Airlines

The New Inflight Addition That Southwest Airlines Passengers Are Raving About - Simple Flying

Tue, 15 Jul 2025 07:00:00 GMT

The New Inflight Addition That Southwest Airlines Passengers Are Raving About Simple Flying

‘I Am On His Side’: Man Refuses To Let Passenger Save Seats On 'Principle' On Southwest Flight From Nashville To Seattle - BroBible

Tue, 30 Sep 2025 07:00:00 GMT

‘I Am On His Side’: Man Refuses To Let Passenger Save Seats On 'Principle' On Southwest Flight From Nashville To Seattle BroBible

Final boarding call for free bags at Southwest as airline abandons a cherished perk - NBC News

Tue, 27 May 2025 07:00:00 GMT

Final boarding call for free bags at Southwest as airline abandons a cherished perk NBC News

Today with Sean O'Rourke - Southwest airline accident - RTE.ie

Thu, 28 May 2026 21:51:32 GMT

Today with Sean O'Rourke - Southwest airline accident RTE.ie

Southwest Airline fiasco affects flights at Tulsa International Airport - KTUL

Tue, 27 Dec 2022 08:00:00 GMT

Southwest Airline fiasco affects flights at Tulsa International Airport KTUL