Southwest Airlines has hosted a live gaming tournament aboard a Starlink-equipped flight from Austin to San Diego, allowing Twitch creators to compete and livestream their matches at 35,000 feet.
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A reported dispute among Southwest Airlines flight attendants delayed Flight 557 from Dallas to Kansas City on November 6, 2026. A passenger alleged that one crew member quit and another requested to leave, while the pilot reportedly cited personality differences. The aircraft arrived 2 hours and 21 minutes late, with further delays affecting its subsequent journey to Knoxville.
Southwest Flight 4541 cut off an Embraer jet at LaGuardia, prompting a heated ATC exchange and possible pilot deviation.
A Southwest Boeing 737 MAX 8 completed 44 flights after extreme winds damaged its tail in New Orleans.
Southwest Airlines flight attendant salary in 2026, including starting pay, seniority-based earnings, benefits, requirements and the recruitment process.
Southwest Airlines has rejected reports of a potential Boeing 787 order, but its recent business model changes suggest the carrier is increasingly looking beyond its traditional low-cost identity.
Southwest Airlines is preparing to introduce the Boeing 737 MAX 7 in March 2027. The 150-seat aircraft will feature Recaro seats, Starlink Wi-Fi, in-seat power and larger overhead bins. It will support fleet replacement, extended-overwater operations and increased passenger comfort while leaving Southwest without a dedicated first-class cabin.
Former Spirit Airlines flight attendant Anthony Weaver surrendered to Florida authorities in October 2026 over allegations of financial exploitation involving an elderly woman. The investigation centers on alleged bank account misuse and approximately $6,892 in expenses, while a separate case involving an American Airlines flight attendant concerns an alleged $25,310 sweepstakes fraud scheme targeting an older Florida resident.
A Southwest Airlines Boeing 737 MAX 8 returned to the gate in Las Vegas after pilots reported heavy smoke coming from its right main landing gear.
Southwest union faces $1.5M Carter case costs, raising questions over legal fees, member dues, and financial oversight.