After more than five decades, Southwest Airlines is retiring its iconic open seating policy. In a significant shift, the Dallas-based airline announced that it will implement assigned seating, responding to evolving customer preferences for longer flights. This change, along with other operational updates, aims to broaden Southwest’s appeal to both new and existing customers. Adapting … Read more
The intense summer heat is wreaking havoc on Southwest Airlines flights, causing soda cans to burst and leading to injuries among flight attendants. The airline confirmed on Wednesday that there have been numerous incidents of carbonated drink cans rupturing, often while being opened, resulting in onboard messes and approximately 20 injuries to employees so far … Read more
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced on Friday their joint investigation into a recent incident involving Southwest Airlines. The focus is on a flight that departed from a temporarily closed runway in Maine earlier this week. Temporary Runway Closure Sparks Investigation On Tuesday, Southwest Flight 4805 took off from … Read more
Southwest Airlines, headquartered in Dallas, Texas, has historically refrained from listing its fares on Google Flights and other online flight aggregators like Expedia.com, preferring instead to direct customers to its website. However, as of Wednesday, Southwest’s airfares are now visible on Google Flights alongside those of other airlines. Enhanced Visibility and Customer Reach The decision … Read more