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 · Aug 6
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 · Aug 6
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 · Jul 30
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 The Independent UK · Jul 24
'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 · Jul 21
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 · Jul 17
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 · Jul 16
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 · Jul 15
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 · Jul 12
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 · Jul 9
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. Benzinga · Jul 1
Southwest Airlines denies musician from boarding flight with guitar The passenger claims she has travelled with the instrument for five years without issues The Independent UK · Jun 30
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… The Economic Times · Jun 22
Barchart · Jun 18 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 · Jun 14 ‘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…
MarketBeat · Jun 9 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 · Jun 2 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 · Jun 1 Woman Hears Loud Banging From the Bottom of Her Southwest Airlines. While Collecting Luggage, Her Stroller Has Only 3 Wheels: ‘Stuff of Nightmares’ Do better
International Business Times UK · May 31 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 · May 29 Southwest in U-turn on controversial passenger policy Travelers previously accused the airline of charging a ‘fat tax’ with one of its policies
Barchart · May 27 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 · May 20 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…
The Mary Sue · May 20 Southwest flight has so many brides on board that they make a game out of it: ‘Where is the plane going that there is so many?’ A Southwest Airlines flight had a surplus of brides on board. So, the flight crew, alongside the soon-to-be-married women, had a little celebration and practice run onboard. TikToker Emma Pio (@emmashavingfun) captured the genuine moment and posted it to TikTok. There, the post went viral, receiving more than 517,000 views…
The Economic Times · May 20 Southwest Airlines opens GIC in Hyderabad Southwest Airlines has launched its Hyderabad Office, a Global Innovation Centre. This marks a significant expansion of its global business and technology operations. The centre will enhance reliable, secure, and efficient airline operations. It will develop next-generation solutions in artificial intelligence and data. Hyderabad's role in shaping future mobility and…