Southwest Airlines reaches tentative contract agreement with flight attendants union
Passengers on a Southwest Airlines flight from Las Vegas to Kansas City received a very special “MVP” treatment on board. Donna Kelce, mother of NFL stars Travis and Jason, was introduced by the crew as “the most beloved parent.” Southwest Airlines announced Wednesday that it has reached a tentative agreement with the flight attendants union […]
United, Southwest shares drop after Boeing delivery delays warning
U.S. airlines warned on Tuesday that delays in jet deliveries from Boeing Co. jeopardized plans to increase capacity, as the airline industry takes a deeper hit from the airline’s safety crisis. The airline industry has lowered its delivery expectations for this year due to problems at Boeing Co., complicating efforts to meet record travel demand. […]
Southwest Airlines settles lawsuit with Gaby Assouline family
The family of a disabled Florida woman who was paralyzed and died after being “thrown” into the aisle of a Southwest Airlines flight has settled a lawsuit against Southwest Airlines, the Post reported. The family’s attorney, Robert Solomon, confirmed the settlement to the Post, but declined to disclose the amount. Gabby Assouline, 25, suffers from […]
12 Worst Cities in the Southwest for Retirees – Yahoo Finance
This article highlights the 12 worst cities in the Southwest for retirees. If you would like to skip our in-depth analysis of navigating retirement in the United States, please visit the following link: 5 Worst Cities in the Southwest for Retirees. Balance your retirement calculations “Math! What are you going to use it for!?” You […]
Southwest Airlines fight prompts FAA to threaten criminal charges, zero tolerance for unruly passengers
After fists were exchanged on a Southwest Airlines flight from Oakland to Kauai on Monday, transportation officials released footage of the incident and warned that misbehaving passengers could face criminal charges and fines of up to $37,000. I warned you that there is. Kauai police told NBC News that officers responded to Flight 1288 when […]
Brawl Breaks Out on Hawaii-Bound Southwest Flight
On Monday, a Southwest Airlines flight bound for Hawaii descended into complete chaos after passengers and crew members were forced to break up a midair fight between two travelers. The two men physical altercation About an hour after takeoff from California’s Oakland International Airport to Kauai’s Lihue Airport, aviation officials told Hawaii News Now. “I […]
CBP says over 302K southwest border encounters in December
U.S. Customs and Border Protection has released data showing an alarmingly high number of encounters at the Southwest border during December. “In December 2023, U.S. Border Patrol recorded 249,785 encounters between ports of entry along the Southwest border. In December, CBP's total encounters along the Southwest border were 302,034.”CBP said. report. In a statement released […]
Southwest Airlines flight attendants’ union OKs strike
The union representing Southwest Airlines flight attendants voted Tuesday to authorize a strike after its members rejected a contract agreement the union proposed in December. Transport Workers Union (TWU) Local 556 announced For the first time in history, 98 percent of members voted to authorize a strike.union represents Southwest Airlines has more than 15,000 flight […]
Southwest Airlines pilots agree to 5-year, $12B labor deal
Southwest Airlines announced Monday that its pilots have approved a new collective bargaining agreement that includes pay increases of about 50% over five years. The roughly 11,000 pilots in the Southwest Airlines Pilot Association have been negotiating for better pay, severance benefits, disability insurance and an overhaul of the scheduling process after their contracts ended […]
Southwest cancels more than 700 flights over winter weather
Southwest Airlines had canceled more than 700 flights as of Monday afternoon, citing unusually severe winter weather. Dallas-based Southwest Airlines topped the list of airlines most affected by the snow and cold that hit Texas and Louisiana, with more than 100,000 households affected by the storm from Michigan as far west as Oregon. There was […]