A passenger complains that travelers were turned away from the forward lavatory–even though it was empty–so that a pilot could engage in extended chit-chat with a flight attendant. If this is what happened, I hope Southwest Airlines will remind...
Why You May Not Even Get A Drink On Your Next Southwest Airlines Flight
Southwest Airlines is adjusting its landing procedures, with a new policy aimed at ending service earlier in the flight to minimize the risk of turbulence-related flight attendant injuries. The practical result, though, may be the elimination of beverage service...
From Haiti To Texas…Southwest Airlines 737 Struck By Gunfire In Dallas
If you thought that commercial aircraft being shot at was limited to Haiti, think again. The latest commercial aircraft to come under gunfire was a Southwest Airlines 737-800 at Dallas Love Field in Texas. Southwest Airlines 737 Struck By...
Under Pressure From “Wolf Of Wall Street,” Southwest Airlines Announces Early Retirement Of Executive Chairman, Shuffles Board
Under pressure from Elliott Investment Management, Southwest Airlines announced its Executive Chairman will retire early and that it will place six “independent” members on its Board of Directors. Southwest Airlines Announces Six New Board Members, Early Departure Of Bob...
Southwest Airlines Buzz Words: Monetize + Premium
The repeated use of “monetize” and “premium” in its investor presentation last week reveals the heart of Southwest’s strategy to adapt to a changing aviation market. I am of the opinion that the changes strike the right balance and...
Southwest Airlines Unrecognizable From Former Identity
Southwest has unveiled more changes and a new international partnership in its pivot from Low Cost Carrier to standard network airline. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support LiveAndLetsFly.com. If you haven’t...
Alaska Airlines 737 Max 9 Aborts Takeoff To Avoid Southwest Airlines 737-700 Collision
A close call in Nashville between an Alaska Airlines and Southwest Airlines 737 jet avoided catastrophe but serves as another wake-up call. BAN Incident: Alaska Airlines 737 MAX 9 Forced To Abort Takeoff At High Speed To Avoid Southwest...
The New Coke Problem: Gary Kelly Ousted From Southwest Airlines Board
With the announcement that Executive Chairman Gary Kelly will step down, Southwest Airlines has caved into activist investor Elliott Investment Management. But Southwest Airlines must zealously guard against a “New Coke” disaster as it seeks a return to profitability....
Curvaceous Florida Woman Suggests, “Officer, I Will Do ANYTHING For You” To Avoid Arrest After Poor Behavior On Southwest Airlines Flight
We’ve just learned that instances of unruly in-flight behavior are down 80% from their 2021 peak, according to the Federal Aviation Administration. A 2021 incident that recently surfaced concerning a lady in red on Southwest Airlines in Florida provides...
Nurse Is Outraged After Being Kicked Off Southwest Airlines Flight Over Rare Medical Condition
A California nurse is planning to sue Southwest Airlines after being removed from her flight due to a rare medical condition that physically resembles an infectious disease. Compassion is called for…but also some hard truth. Nurse Kicked Off Southwest...
Southwest Airlines Passenger Lets Her Hair Drape Over The Seat Behind Her: The Easy Solution
If an airplane passenger decides to let her long hair flow down behind her seat, there is one easy solution: give her a haircut speak up and ask her to fix it. Yes, it is worth a confrontation. Southwest...
Southwest Airlines Assigned Seating Will Be Its Death
Southwest has announced its biggest change in its 57-year history, but now that it’s changed this last bastion of its legacy, it will have to keep changing its model. Southwest Airlines is dead. If you are considering booking travel or signing...
Official: The Future Of Southwest Airlines Is Assigned Seating, Redeyes, Premium Options
Southwest Airlines is abandoning its traditional business model and introducing redeye flights, assigned seating, and premum options including extra-legroom seats as it seeks to adjust to an ongoing structural change in air travel demand. Southwest Airlines Ends Open Seating...
Southwest Airlines Under FAA Safety Audit
After several questionable close calls, Southwest Airlines and the US Federal Aviation Administration are “partnering” to perform a safety audit. FAA Launches Joint Safety Audit With Southwest Airlines, Unions Numerous recent close calls have called Southwest’s safety record into...
Did Southwest 737 MAX 8 Really Descend To 150 Feet Above Tampa Bay?
A Southwest Airlines 737 MAX 8 purportedly came within 150 feet of the ground during its approach into Tampa Bay. But are we reading the altitude correctly or is this potentially a case of improper instrument settings and therefore...
Man Thrown Off Southwest Airlines Flight For Pathetically Childish Reaction To Flight Delay
A man was removed from a Southwest Airlines flight for repeatedly berating gate agents over a flight delay beyond their control. Some things never change… Man Pulled Off Southwest Airlines Flight After Refusing To Stop Yelling And Cursing At...
Southwest Airlines Google Flights Integration A Poor Choice
Southwest Airlines has recently added flight prices and purchasing options to Google Flights but it’s the worst idea the carrier could implement. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support LiveAndLetsFly.com....
Ex-United Airlines CEO Oscar Munoz Has Some Thoughts On Southwest Airlines
Former United Airlines CEO Oscar Munoz, who ran the airline from 2015 to 2020, and faced a shareholder uprising himself, has some thoughts on the latest shareholder revolt at Southwest Airlines. Oscar Munoz Faced Battles At United Airlines And...
Southwest Airlines 737 MAX 8 Plunged To Only 400 Feet Above Ocean Near Hawaii After Apparent Pilot Error
A Southwest Airlines 737 MAX 8 plunged to only 400 feet above the Pacific Ocean after a junior pilot made a serious mistake onboard. The entire incident happened months ago, but is only now coming to light after Southwest...
Chilling: Dutch Roll Incident On Southwest Airlines 737 MAX 8
A Southwest Airlines 737 MAX 8 experienced a Dutch Roll at 32,000 feet, which is not a pastry from Holland but a scary technical incident that put the aircraft out of commission and has prompted a federal investigation. Southwest...
