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Southwest Boeing 737 Takes Off From Closed Runway at Portland International Jetport

A Southwest Airlines Boeing 737 took off from a closed runway at Portland International Jetport, flying over an airport ground vehicle conducting an inspection. The incident occurred on June 25, 2024, and the flight was en route to Baltimore.

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2024-06-28T04:22:44.005661-07:00

Wall Street Journal

Southwest Airlines Lowers Q2 Revenue Guidance, Stocks Slide 10%

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2024-06-26T04:23:13.203330-07:00

Associated Press

FAA Investigates Low-Altitude Incident of Southwest Flight

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2024-06-20T16:52:33.675022-07:00

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Southwest Boeing 737 Takes Off From Closed Runway at Portland International Jetport A Southwest Airlines Boeing 737 took off from a closed runway at Portland International Jetport, flying over an airport ground vehicle conducting an inspection. The incident occurred on June 25, 2024, and the flight was en route to Baltimore.

2024-06-28T04:22:44.005661-07:00

Southwest Boeing 737 Takes Off From Closed Runway at Portland International Jetport

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Southwest Airlines Lowers Q2 Revenue Guidance, Stocks Slide 10% Southwest Airlines Co. reduced its second-quarter revenue estimates due to a dynamic environment and uneven travel demand, leading to a 10% drop in its stock price in premarket trading.

2024-06-26T04:23:13.203330-07:00

Southwest Airlines Lowers Q2 Revenue Guidance, Stocks Slide 10%

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RECARO Grows with Addition of Southwest Airlines as New Customer RECARO Aircraft Seating, led by CEO Dr. Mark Hiller, has secured Southwest Airlines as a new customer, marking a milestone in its 25-year effort. The manufacturer now aims to become the market leader in business class seating.

2024-06-25T09:42:17.626862-07:00

RECARO Grows with Addition of Southwest Airlines as New Customer

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FAA Investigates Low-Altitude Incident of Southwest Flight The FAA is probing a Southwest Airlines flight that descended to 525 feet above Oklahoma City suburbs, triggering altitude warnings nine miles from Will Rogers World Airport.

2024-06-20T16:52:33.675022-07:00

FAA Investigates Low-Altitude Incident of Southwest Flight

USA Today

Southwest Offers $53 One-Way Flights for 53rd Anniversary Southwest Airlines is celebrating its 53rd anniversary with special $53 one-way fares on select days and routes, including some international destinations.

2024-06-19T14:11:49.885686-07:00

Southwest Offers $53 One-Way Flights for 53rd Anniversary

Wall Street Journal

Southwest Superfans Concerned Over Potential Changes Loyal customers of Southwest Airlines worry that seat assignments and extra-legroom offerings could alter the carrier's distinctive positioning in the market.

2024-06-18T18:11:00.301714-07:00

Southwest Superfans Concerned Over Potential Changes

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Boeing Issues Alert After 737 MAX Bird Strike Incidents Two Southwest Airlines 737 MAX jets experienced engine failures on takeoff last year due to bird strikes, with smoke and fumes penetrating the cabins. Boeing has now issued an alert to pilots addressing these serious safety incidents.

2024-06-18T14:17:56.812693-07:00

Boeing Issues Alert After 737 MAX Bird Strike Incidents

Dallas Morning News

Potential Strikes Loom at American and Southwest Airlines Amid Contract Talks As contract negotiations continue with American Airlines and Southwest Airlines, unions for pilots and flight attendants are considering strikes, highlighting ongoing labor tensions at both carriers.

2024-06-17T09:25:51.788494-07:00

Potential Strikes Loom at American and Southwest Airlines Amid Contract Talks

Wall Street Journal

Southwest Faces Pressure to Abandon Free Seating Southwest Airlines is under scrutiny from Elliott Investment Management to reform its seating policy, amid broader operational challenges.

2024-06-14T18:07:52.854560-07:00

Southwest Faces Pressure to Abandon Free Seating

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Southwest 737 Max Near-Miss with Ocean Near Hawaii In April, a Southwest Airlines flight narrowly avoided crashing into the ocean off Hawaii after weather conditions forced pilots to abandon a landing attempt.

2024-06-14T11:24:52.070760-07:00

Southwest 737 Max Near-Miss with Ocean Near Hawaii

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