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Southwest Airlines Reclaims Top Spot in 2025 Airline Quality Rating

Southwest Airlines regained the top ranking in the 2025 Airline Quality Rating, surpassing Delta Air Lines, due to significant operational improvements, while Delta's customer service plummeted following a major IT outage.

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Near-Mid-Air Collision Involving Southwest Flight 1496

Southwest Flight 1496 from Burbank to Las Vegas on July 25th made an emergency descent of 475 feet to avoid colliding with a Hawker Hunter military jet at around 11 am; two flight attendants were injured, and passengers reported a terrifying experience.

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Near-Mid-Air Collision Prompts FAA Investigation

A Southwest Airlines flight from Burbank to Las Vegas on Friday nearly collided with a Hawker Hunter fighter jet six minutes after takeoff, causing a rapid change in altitude and injuring two flight attendants; the FAA is investigating.

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Near-Midair Collision Causes Southwest Flight to Nosedive, Injuring Flight Attendants

Southwest Airlines flight 1496 from Burbank to Las Vegas experienced a sudden nosedive to avoid a midair collision shortly after takeoff, injuring two flight attendants; the plane landed safely.

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US Airlines Cut Summer Capacity Amidst Booking Slump and Safety Concerns

US airlines, including Delta, Southwest, and American, are cutting summer flight capacity due to decreased bookings, safety concerns following recent plane crashes, and economic uncertainty, resulting in higher ticket prices and fewer options for travelers; Southwest eliminated free checked bags.

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Near-Miss at Chicago Midway Airport: Southwest Plane Avoids Collision with Private Jet

A Southwest Airlines plane and a private jet had a near-miss at Chicago Midway Airport on Tuesday morning when the private jet, a Bombardier Challenger 350, entered the runway without authorization, forcing the Southwest plane to perform a go-around to avoid a collision; the FAA and NTSB are investi...

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Southwest Pilot Dad Surprises Honeymooners With Flight Home

Southwest Airlines Captain John Arvin surprised his daughter Addison Stock and her new husband Quinn by piloting their flight home from Cancún to Phoenix after her honeymoon, turning a stressful travel experience into a joyous family moment.

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Near-Miss: Southwest Jet's Close Call with Fighter Jet Prompts FAA Investigation

On Friday, Southwest Flight 1496 from Burbank to Las Vegas nearly collided with a Hawker Hunter fighter jet six minutes into its flight, causing a sudden drop and climb; two flight attendants were injured, and the FAA is investigating.

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Southwest Flight Makes Emergency Descent After Near-Miss with Fighter Jet

Southwest Airlines Flight 1496 from Burbank to Las Vegas experienced a rapid descent on Friday due to a near-miss with a Hawker Hunter jet, injuring two flight attendants; the FAA is investigating, and this follows a similar incident last week.

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Southwest Airlines Stock Surges Despite Weak Financials

Southwest Airlines stock jumped 8% on March 11th after implementing baggage fees, but financial analysis reveals weak profitability (1.2% operating margin), high valuation (P/E 40.2), and poor downturn resilience, making it unattractive despite revenue growth.

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Southwest Airlines to Start Charging for Checked Bags

Southwest Airlines announced it will start charging for checked bags on May 28, ending its long-standing "bags fly free" policy; the change is expected to significantly increase revenue, impacting all passengers except A-List members and those on business fares; this follows other recent changes to ...

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Near-Miss at Chicago Midway Airport Prompts FAA Investigation

A Southwest Airlines plane aborted its landing at Chicago's Midway Airport on April 3, 2025, after a business jet crossed the runway due to the pilot misinterpreting air traffic control instructions; the FAA is investigating.

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