Southwest Airlines Wins 737 MAX Lawsuit in Fifth Circuit Court
Southwest Airlines defeated a class-action lawsuit after a court ruled passengers who never flew the 737 MAX suffered no legal injury.
Apr 20, 20264 min
Regulatory
Southwest Airlines Launches Free Wine Checking from West Coast Airports
Southwest Airlines will launch its "Sip and Ship" program, allowing passengers from select West Coast airports to check a case of wine for free.
Apr 19, 20263 min
Airlines
Southwest Airlines Weighs First Class Amid LCC Model Shakeup
Southwest Airlines considers first-class seating, ending its no-frills tradition as Spirit Airlines' bankruptcy highlights the low-cost carrier model...
Apr 16, 20265 min
Business
US Airlines Raise Checked Bag Fees to $45 Amid Rising Costs
Major US airlines have raised checked bag fees to $45, citing higher operating costs and boosting a key ancillary revenue stream for all major carriers.
Apr 16, 20264 min
Business
Southwest's New Assigned Seating Policy Faces Passenger Complaints
A Southwest passenger's complaint about paid seat separation highlights friction from the airline's new assigned seating policy, launched January 27, 2026.
Apr 15, 20265 min
Airlines
Southwest Airlines Restricts Power Banks to One Per Passenger April 20
Southwest Airlines will limit passengers to one 100Wh power bank starting April 20, a policy stricter than new global standards, to mitigate fire risks.
Apr 14, 20265 min
Safety
Southwest Crew Honors 2-Year-Old Cancer Survivor on Final Treatment Flight
A Southwest Airlines crew honored a 2-year-old neuroblastoma survivor with a special announcement on his final flight home to San Diego after treatment.
Apr 13, 20263 min
Airlines
Southwest Airlines Limits Portable Chargers Amid Rising Fire Risk
Southwest Airlines is limiting passengers to one portable charger and banning overhead storage to mitigate rising lithium battery fire risks on flights.
Apr 10, 20265 min
Safety
Southwest Hawaii Flight Returns to Gate at Sacramento Over Fumes
A Southwest Airlines flight to Hawaii returned to the gate at Sacramento International Airport after a report of fumes in the cabin prompted an inspection.
Apr 8, 20264 min
Safety
FAA Investigates Southwest Flight's Rapid Descent Near Hawaii
The FAA is investigating a Southwest Airlines flight after it descended to within 400 feet of the Pacific Ocean during an approach to Kauai, Hawaii.
Apr 8, 20264 min
Safety
Southwest 737 MAX Suffers Dutch Roll; FAA and NTSB Investigate
The FAA is investigating a Southwest 737 MAX after an in-flight 'Dutch roll' incident on May 25 led to the discovery of a damaged rudder control unit.
Apr 8, 20265 min
Safety
Southwest Airlines Faces $304K FAA Fine For Alleged Testing Violations
The FAA proposes a $304,272 fine against Southwest Airlines for alleged drug and alcohol testing violations involving 11 safety-sensitive employees.
Apr 5, 20264 min
Regulatory
Southwest Launches $59 Sale Amid Major Policy Overhaul
Southwest Airlines offers a $59 flight sale following a major business model overhaul, including new assigned seating, driven by investor pressure.
Apr 1, 20265 min
Business
MCO Adds New Nonstop Flights Amid Record Spring Break Traffic
Orlando International Airport adds new nonstop routes from Southwest and Frontier to accommodate record-breaking Spring Break passenger traffic.
Mar 30, 20264 min
Airports
Southwest Flight 2353 Executes Go-Around at Burbank Airport
Southwest Flight 2353 executed a go-around at Hollywood Burbank Airport after the pilot determined the runway was not clear, a routine safety maneuver.
Mar 29, 20264 min
Safety
Southwest 737 Returns to Orlando After Windshield Cracks In-Flight
A Southwest Airlines Boeing 737 returned to Orlando after its windshield cracked in-flight, prompting a mandatory investigation by the FAA.
Mar 29, 20264 min
Safety
Southwest Alters 'Customer of Size' Policy, Ends Open Seating in Jan 2026
Southwest Airlines updated its 'Customer of Size' policy in January 2026, requiring pre-purchase of extra seats and ending its open seating tradition.
Mar 27, 20264 min
Airlines
Southwest Carry-On Dispute at Denver Highlights Baggage Policy Tension
A Southwest passenger's complaint about a gate agent at Denver forcing a carry-on check highlights rising tensions over airline baggage policy enforcement.
Mar 27, 20265 min
Airlines
Southwest Readies Sonoma Launch as STS Traffic Dips 7.5%
Sonoma County Airport's February passenger traffic dipped 7.5% year-over-year as it prepares for Southwest Airlines' new service starting April 7th.
Mar 22, 20264 min
Airports
Southwest Enforces New 'Customer of Size' Policy After Viral Vegas Incident
A viral video shows a passenger charged $355 at the gate, highlighting Southwest Airlines' strict new 'Customer of Size' policy after ending open seating.
Mar 18, 20265 min
Airlines