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ECONOMY

Southwest Airlines to Charge for Checked Bags, Ending Long-Standing Free Policy

Wednesday, Mar 12

Southwest Airlines announces the end of its free checked baggage policy starting May 28, responding to economic pressures and investor demands.

WORLD NEWS

Southwest Airlines and American Airlines Flights Abort Landings to Avoid Collisions

Wednesday, Feb 26

Two flights were forced to abort landing at Chicago and Washington airports to avoid potential collisions with other aircraft.

WORLD NEWS

Southwest Airlines Flight Avoids Collision with Private Jet at Chicago's Midway Airport

Wednesday, Feb 26

A near-miss incident at Chicago Midway Airport involved a Southwest Airlines flight and a private jet, triggering an FAA investigation into runway safety protocols.

ECONOMY

Southwest Airlines Announces Unprecedented 15% Workforce Reduction Amid Organizational Restructuring

Wednesday, Feb 19

Southwest Airlines plans to cut 15% of its workforce, marking its first mass layoffs in 53 years as part of a transformational plan.

WORLD NEWS

Southwest Airlines Pilot Arrested for DUI While Conducting Pre-flight Checks

Saturday, Jan 18

A Southwest Airlines pilot was arrested for DUI in Georgia while preparing for a flight to Chicago, causing significant travel disruption.

POLITICS

Southwest Airlines Pilot David Allsop Arrested for DUI Before Scheduled Flight

Friday, Jan 17

David Allsop, a Southwest Airlines pilot, was arrested at a Georgia airport for DUI before a Chicago flight, causing significant delays.

WORLD NEWS

U.S. Transportation Department Sues Southwest Airlines Over Chronic Flight Delays

Thursday, Jan 16

The U.S. Transportation Department has filed a lawsuit against Southwest Airlines for operating chronically delayed flights, seeking maximum penalties amid growing scrutiny.