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Southwest weighs Spirit acquisition as Trump administration lines up federal help for Spirit’s turnaround

Southwest used a high-profile “America 250” jet reveal with U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy to field questions on whether it could buy Spirit Airlines. The move comes as Spirit’s restructuring progress depends on a potential Trump-backed rescue package, including support discussed with creditor groups and federal involvement tied to jet-fuel pressures.

2026-04-28T01:05:55.896274-07:00

FlightGlobal

American CEO Robert Isom dismisses United merger as anti-competitive, but leaves door open for future airline M&A

2026-04-24T04:13:50.451344-07:00

Associated Press

Nashville near-midair between Southwest 737s prompts attention on ATC separation after evasive action

2026-04-20T13:51:24.220894-07:00

Paddle Your Own Kanoo

Southwest 737 forced to return after cockpit heads-up display unit detached and struck captain during takeoff from Las Vegas

2026-04-21T05:09:28.000173-07:00

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Southwest weighs Spirit acquisition as Trump administration lines up federal help for Spirit’s turnaround Southwest used a high-profile “America 250” jet reveal with U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy to field questions on whether it could buy Spirit Airlines. The move comes as Spirit’s restructuring progress depends on a potential Trump-backed rescue package, including support discussed with creditor groups and federal involvement tied to jet-fuel pressures.

2026-04-28T01:05:55.896274-07:00

Southwest weighs Spirit acquisition as Trump administration lines up federal help for Spirit’s turnaround

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American CEO Robert Isom dismisses United merger as anti-competitive, but leaves door open for future airline M&A American Airlines CEO Robert Isom called a potential United combination a “nonstarter” and said it would be “anti-competitive,” echoing concerns that the two-largest carriers “getting together” would harm competition. He did not rule out future M&A if circumstances change, while acknowledging consolidation remains possible.

2026-04-24T04:13:50.451344-07:00

American CEO Robert Isom dismisses United merger as anti-competitive, but leaves door open for future airline M&A

CNBC

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Southwest slides on higher fuel costs, misses quarterly expectations and withholds full-year guidance Southwest reported adjusted results just shy of Wall Street’s estimates and projected second-quarter revenue below expectations as Jet fuel costs rise faster than assumed. The carrier declined to update full-year profit guidance of at least $4/share, extending shares’ aftermarket losses as the wider US airline margin outlook weakens.

2026-04-22T13:49:41.383298-07:00

Southwest slides on higher fuel costs, misses quarterly expectations and withholds full-year guidance

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Southwest 737 forced to return after cockpit heads-up display unit detached and struck captain during takeoff from Las Vegas A Southwest Airlines Boeing 737-700 declared an emergency and returned to Las Vegas after takeoff when a detached cockpit heads-up display unit fell, striking the captain and incapacitating him just as the aircraft was entering its initial ascent. The crew turned back, and the incident is being handled by the company.

2026-04-21T05:09:28.000173-07:00

Southwest 737 forced to return after cockpit heads-up display unit detached and struck captain during takeoff from Las Vegas

Associated Press

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Nashville near-midair between Southwest 737s prompts attention on ATC separation after evasive action Two Southwest Airlines Boeing 737 aircraft came within about 500 feet over Nashville International Airport (BNA) after controller instructions and a go-around maneuver contributed to an apparent loss of separation. The crews took emergency evasive action to avoid a collision, and the event is under investigation.

2026-04-20T13:51:24.220894-07:00

Nashville near-midair between Southwest 737s prompts attention on ATC separation after evasive action

Flying Magazine

Southwest CEO Bob Jordan: assigned seating, ancillaries and more changes still coming Southwest CEO Bob Jordan says the airline is “not done” making major customer- and operations-facing changes, beyond the end of open seating and free checked bags. The comments underscore continued rollout of Southwest’s mainstreaming strategy—moving from its legacy fare and seat model toward fee-driven revenue and tighter operating discipline.

2026-04-14T07:24:16.144220-07:00

Southwest CEO Bob Jordan: assigned seating, ancillaries and more changes still coming

CNBC

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Delta, Southwest, American and Alaska raise checked‑bag fees as jet fuel costs climb Delta, Southwest, American and Alaska have announced increases to checked‑bag fees as U.S. carriers seek to pass rising jet‑fuel costs tied to escalating tensions in the Middle East onto travelers. American is raising first and second checked‑bag charges by $10 apiece; others have set similar hikes.

2026-04-09T06:17:21.588170-07:00

Delta, Southwest, American and Alaska raise checked‑bag fees as jet fuel costs climb

Aviation Week

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Southwest limits power banks to one per passenger as airlines tighten portable-charger rules Southwest Airlines will limit passengers to one portable power bank per person from 20 April and ban in‑flight charging and overhead-bin stowage, joining carriers tightening rules to reduce lithium‑ion battery fire risk. Airlines are formalizing passenger allowances amid recent onboard power‑bank incidents and new UN guidance.

2026-04-07T10:47:18.176444-07:00

Southwest limits power banks to one per passenger as airlines tighten portable-charger rules

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Southwest weighs Spirit acquisition as Trump administration lines up federal help for Spirit’s turnaround

American CEO Robert Isom dismisses United merger as anti-competitive, but leaves door open for future airline M&A

Nashville near-midair between Southwest 737s prompts attention on ATC separation after evasive action

Southwest 737 forced to return after cockpit heads-up display unit detached and struck captain during takeoff from Las Vegas

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