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Southwest 737: Captain incapacitated on takeoff after in-cockpit display screen falls

A Southwest Airlines Boeing 737 operating Las Vegas (Harry Reid) to Reno suffered an emergency during takeoff when a cockpit display screen fell and struck the captain, leaving him incapacitated. The event occurred in the initial ascent, and the incident is now subject to investigation.

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

Associated Press

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

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

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

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Southwest abandons assigned seating after two‑month trial, returns to open seating

2026-04-01T03:59:59.785634-07:00

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Southwest 737: Captain incapacitated on takeoff after in-cockpit display screen falls A Southwest Airlines Boeing 737 operating Las Vegas (Harry Reid) to Reno suffered an emergency during takeoff when a cockpit display screen fell and struck the captain, leaving him incapacitated. The event occurred in the initial ascent, and the incident is now subject to investigation.

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

Southwest 737: Captain incapacitated on takeoff after in-cockpit display screen falls

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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 abandons assigned seating after two‑month trial, returns to open seating After just over two months of assigned seating, Southwest has abandoned the experiment and restored its traditional open‑seating model. The carrier framed the rollback as a response to public reaction and operational friction tied to the change, reversing a key element of its recent service overhaul.

2026-04-01T03:59:59.785634-07:00

Southwest abandons assigned seating after two‑month trial, returns to open seating

Skift

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Southwest 2.0: The Radical Reinvention of America’s Favorite Cult Airline After decades of operating on its own terms, Southwest is shedding hallmark quirks and adopting mainstream airline practices. The carrier’s reinvention — moving away from its cult identity toward conventional revenue, network and operational models — reshapes U.S. competitive dynamics in short- and medium-haul markets.

2026-03-31T10:21:09.284570-07:00

Southwest 2.0: The Radical Reinvention of America’s Favorite Cult Airline

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JetBlue hires advisers to explore sale or merger with United, Alaska or Southwest amid antitrust scrutiny JetBlue has hired advisers to evaluate strategic options, including a potential sale or merger, with United, Alaska and Southwest identified as frontrunners. Management is weighing combinations while factoring in rising antitrust scrutiny in Washington that could determine deal viability.

2026-03-25T11:07:20.508922-07:00

JetBlue hires advisers to explore sale or merger with United, Alaska or Southwest amid antitrust scrutiny

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Southwest 737: Captain incapacitated on takeoff after in-cockpit display screen falls

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

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

Southwest abandons assigned seating after two‑month trial, returns to open seating

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