Arizona at risk of flash floods due to increase in tropical moisture in the Southwest
Phoenix Weather Update: Tropical Storm Aftermath Phoenix – Remnants of Hurricane Priscilla have led to a rainy and potentially hazardous weekend across parts of the Southwest, with some regions seeing over 2 inches of rainfall by the end of the event. Moisture from the former Category 2 hurricane began impacting the area on Tuesday, and […]
Southwest Airlines considers expanding into long-distance routes in strategic change.
Southwest Airlines Considers Long-Haul International Flights Bob Jordan, the CEO of Southwest Airlines, mentioned on Thursday that the airline is looking into expanding its services to include long-haul international flights and premium airport lounges as part of its strategy to recover from the impacts of the pandemic. He noted that in pursuing long-range international routes, […]
Lorena’s moisture surge reaches the Desert Southwest and Texas
Flash Flood Risks Emerge in Southwest Due to Moisture from Hurricane Lorena El Paso, Texas – This weekend, tropical moisture from the active Pacific Basin is set to heighten the risk of flash floods in Mexico and parts of the southwestern United States. The remnants of Hurricane Lorena are directing plumes of tropical moisture northeast […]
Migrant Encounters at Southwest Border Decrease by 90 Percent in August Compared to Last Year
Border Patrol Encounters Decrease Significantly According to an unofficial report reviewed by Breitbart Texas, Border Patrol agents in nine Southwest sectors faced approximately 6,300 illegal crossings in August. This marks a 90% decrease in immigrant crossings compared to August 2024. Sources from US Customs and Border Protection disclosed to Breitbart that the arrests totaled around […]
Tropical Storm Lorena develops in the Pacific and might affect the Southwest US.
Tropical Storm Lorena Forms Off Mexico’s Coast Tropical Storm Lorena is set to develop in the Eastern Pacific Ocean early Tuesday, just off Mexico’s southwest coast. The National Hurricane Center (NHC) indicates that it may impact areas of the Baja California Peninsula later that day. According to the Fox Forecast Center, some of the moisture […]
Southwest operates its inaugural flight featuring a new safety barrier in the cockpit.
Southwest Airlines Begins Flight with New Cockpit Barrier On Friday, a significant milestone was reached as Southwest Airlines completed its first jetliner flight—since September 11, 2001—equipped with a new safety barrier in the secondary flight deck. This barrier is designed to prevent unauthorized access during maintenance. The flight, which marked the delivery of the latest […]
Southwest passenger Livia Rombola files a lawsuit against the airline following the assault of NYC artist Leanna Perry at LaGuardia.
Passengers of Southwest Airlines have filed a lawsuit against the airline after being attacked by intoxicated travelers at LaGuardia Airport. They allege that the carrier’s “free-sitting policy” played a role in the incident. One of the plaintiffs, Libya Lombola, was on Southwest Flight 779 tied up in Kansas City, Missouri, when she became a target […]
Southwest updates refund policy for larger customers beginning in January
Southwest Airlines Implements New Seat Policy for Plus-Sized Passengers Starting January 27, 2026, Southwest Airlines is introducing new guidelines specifically for plus-sized travelers. From that date, passengers will be required to proactively buy as many seats as they need for their journey when booking flights that have assigned seating. This shift is aimed at making […]
Woman’s aggressive outburst at Orlando Southwest airport results in arrest
Camera Captures Airport Meltdown A video has emerged showing a woman having an explosive outburst at Orlando International Airport while interacting with Southwest Airlines staff last week. Identified as 45-year-old Selomit Velez-Rodriguez, she was filmed by passenger Peyton Turbeville, shouting at an employee. In the video, her frustration is evident as she exclaims, “Motherf—- R, […]
Southwest pilot taken into custody for not passing sobriety test before departure
Authorities have shared footage of Southwest Airlines pilots who failed sobriety tests shortly before a flight in January. David Allsap, 52, from New Hampshire, was taken into custody at Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport around 7 a.m. on January 7, as stated by the Chatham County Sheriff’s Office. Bodycam footage shows officers questioning Allsap after reports […]