Southwest Boeing 737 MAX 8 emergency. Why the flight was turned around

A Southwest Airlines flight bound for Las Vegas turned back after issuing a distress code. Here's why the diversion happened.

Southwest flight declares emergency after distress call over Pacific

A Southwest Airlines flight from Maui to Las Vegas made an emergency diversion Sunday, July 5, 2026.
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Southwest Airlines flight attendant warns 3 passengers on Denver flight that carry-on rule now comes with a $5,000 fine

A Southwest Airlines flight attendant revealed the steep fine for a carry-on rule that is commonly broken.

Southwest Airlines Sparks Backlash After Mocking Passengers Who Immediately Stand After Landing

Southwest Airlines drew criticism after a Tuesday, June 30 Threads post said passengers do not deplane faster by standing as ...

Southwest Airlines Calls Out Passengers Who Stand Up Immediately After Landing

Whenever plane etiquette is discussed on the internet, the topic of people who stand up immediately after the aircraft lands is commonly brought up. It's a pet peeve of many, and at least one foreign ...

Southwest Calls Out Passengers Who Stand Up Immediately After the Plane Lands, Sparking Heated Reaction

The Dallas-based carrier said that travelers who follow the practice “won’t get off the plane faster” in a playful Threads ...
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Southwest Airlines captain makes heartwarming final flight to Oakland with his daughter as co-pilot

It was a deeply meaningful flight on so many levels. A Southwest Airlines pilot makes a moving announcement ahead of joining the captain in the cockpit for his final flight before retirement.

Southwest Airlines Is Copying Its Competitors, and Undermining the Loyalty That Made It Different

Same airline, new fees, fewer quirks.

Delta flight suffered minor paint damage after apparent firework strike near Chicago. Hear the cockpit audio

Newly released audio reveals how pilots of a Delta Airlines flight reacted when a plane "made contact with a firework" while ...

Alaska Airlines' foothold at SFO further fades

Alaska Airlines will drop two Mexico routes from SFO this year.

Southwest Airlines denies musician from boarding flight with guitar

A musician was allegedly met by police in Sacramento following a dispute with Southwest Airlines staff over boarding a flight with a guitar case. Samantha Henson, a musician from Sacramento, was ...