NEWSApr 28, 2026Southwest Flight Attendant Awarded $1 Million After 9-Year Lawsuit Over Religious BeliefsA nine-year legal battle between a Southwest Airlines flight attendant, her airline, and her own union has reached its financial conclusion. Read More →
NEWSApr 21, 2026A Cockpit Display Fell and Knocked Out a Southwest Pilot Mid-TakeoffA Southwest Airlines Boeing 737-700 was forced to declare an emergency and return to Las Vegas after the captain was struck on the head by a detached Head-Up Display unit during the takeoff roll. Read More →
NEWSApr 20, 2026Two Southwest Boeing Jets Nearly Collided Over Nashville and the Blame Points Squarely at an Air Traffic Control ErrorA serious aviation safety incident unfolded in the skies just north of Nashville International Airport when two Southwest Airlines jets came perilously close to colliding in mid-air.Read More →
NEWSApr 08, 2026Why Southwest Airlines Is Now Letting You Bring Only One Portable Charger on Your Flight?Southwest Airlines has drawn a firm line in the sky over portable chargers. The Dallas-based carrier announced it will limit passengers to one lithium portable charger on flights and ban them from being stowed in overhead bins.Read More →
ROUTESMar 13, 2026Southwest Airlines Shakes Up Route Map with Exit from Two Major US AirportsSouthwest Airlines sent shockwaves through the aviation industry today by announcing a total withdrawal from Chicago O’Hare International Airport and Washington Dulles International Airport. Read More →
ROUTESMar 12, 2026Southwest Shatters Distance Records with Ten Marathon RoutesSouthwest Airlines is redefining the capabilities of the low-cost carrier model as it pushes into the spring 2026 season. Read More →
ROUTESFeb 13, 2026Southwest Airlines Expands Heartland Connectivity With Strategic New FlightsAs Southwest Airlines continues its transformation from a "disruptor" to a global competitor, the carrier is doubling down on its most successful regional strongholds. Read More →
NEWSJan 30, 2026"Cancel Takeoff Clearance" Southwest Pilots Abort High Speed Takeoff to Avoid San Antonio Runway CollisionFederal authorities have launched a high-priority investigation into a "severe" runway incursion at San Antonio International Airport (SAT) that occurred on the afternoon of January 27, 2026. A Southwest Airlines Boeing 737 MAX 8 (B38M) was forced to perform an emergency high-speed rejected takeoff after a private turboprop mistakenly crossed into its path.Read More →
NEWSJan 27, 2026Southwest’s New Era Begins: Assigned Seating Now in EffectEvery Southwest Airlines flight taking off across the globe will utilise assigned seating, marking the most significant operational shift in the carrier’s history. The move, first announced in 2024, aims to modernise the airline’s image and capture a larger "share of wallet" from travellers who previously shunned the carrier due to the uncertainty of its boarding process.Read More →
NEWSDec 17, 2025Southwest and Turkish Airlines Unveil 2026 PartnershipSouthwest Airlines announced that it has entered into a major international partnership with Turkish Airlines. Scheduled to begin in early 2026, the deal marks the sixth international tie-up for the Dallas-based carrier this year, significantly expanding its reach into Europe, Asia, and Africa via the world’s most connected hub in Istanbul.Read More →
