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Southwest Airlines Will Trim Schedule To Avoid Flight Disruptions
Southwest Airlines says it will trim back its December flight schedule in an attempt to avoid the meltdowns that have characterized operations over the last few months. Southwest Announces Preemptive Flight Cancellations As Precautionary Measure While the plan was...
Did Southwest Airlines Really Cave On Federal Vaccine Mandate?
You may have seen media reports today suggesting that Southwest Airlines has caved on its employee vaccine mandate under mounting pressure from flight attendants and pilots. It’s actually much more complicated. No, Southwest Has Not Caved On Vaccine Mandate,...
Southwest Pilot Drapes “Don’t Tread On Me” Flag From Cockpit Window
Is it wrong to ask pilots to simply fly the plane and save workplace grievances for after hours? The operational woes for Southwest Airlines continue. Yesterday, the Dallas-based carrier cancelled 435 flights and delayed 1530, disrupting over half of...
Is Southwest Operational Meltdown Due To Looming Loss Of Accrued Sick Days For Those Who Refuse Vaccination?
Kyle thoughtfully examined the many reasons behind this weekend’s operational meltdown at Southwest Airlines (which is continuing into Monday), but an additional twist may help to explain why we saw so many delays and cancellations: once employees are terminated,...
Southwest Airlines Flight Delays Meltdown; ATC, Weather, Pilots To Blame?
Southwest Airlines has experienced a substantial operational meltdown in the last week. Air Traffic Control, weather, and even pilots have been suggested as the cause but the answer eludes. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit...
Southwest Airlines Joins Other Carriers In Mandating COVID-19 Vaccine For Employees
Southwest Airlines has told all employees they must be vaccinated against COVID-19 by early December or request an exemption. Southwest now becomes the latest U.S. airline to compel the jab after a Biden Administration mandate for federal contractors. COVID-19...
Why We Passed On Southwest’s Short Companion Pass
I have called the Southwest Companion Pass the best deal in domestic travel, but when given the opportunity for a short winter-only Companion Pass, my family chose not to pursue it, here’s why. If you are considering booking travel or signing...
Southwest Airlines Extends Alcohol Ban
If you were hoping Southwest Airlines would restore alcohol sales onboard this autumn, you will be disappointed. The Dallas-based carrier will not resume onboard alcohol sales until at least January 2022. Southwest Airlines Extends Alcohol Ban Into 2022 In...
How A Passenger Defended Knocking Two Teeth Off Southwest Flight Attendant
Vyvianna Quinonez brutally attacked a Southwest Airlines flight attendant in May in a story that made headlines around the world. Not only did she punch a flight in the attendant in the face and grab her by the hair,...
Why Are Pilots Suing Southwest Airlines?
The Southwest Airlines Pilots Association (SWAPA) has sued Southwest Airlines, asserting that the Dallas-based carrier has violated federal labor law through its “emergency” policies attributed to the pandemic. Why Are Pilots Suing Southwest Airlines? The complaint, lodged by the union...
Southwest Airlines Apologizes To Staff, Explores Schedule Reduction
Southwest Airlines has apologized to its staff for the difficult summer and promised to look into schedule reductions to alleviate some of the operational pressure points. The note comes as pilots threaten to picket and flight attendants claim to...
Southwest Airlines Delays Over 1,300 Flights As Summer Of Misery Continues
Southwest Airlines continues to experience operational woes, with flight delays exceeding 1,300 yesterday and no relief in sight. Southwest Airlines Summer of Misery Continues With Over 1,300 Delays This week is not shaping up well for Southwest Airlines. Per...
Southwest Airlines Flight Attendants At “Breaking Point”
Southwest Airlines flight attendants claim they have reached a “breaking point” and are asking Southwest to stop using “emergency” grounds to deny benefits and increase workloads. At Breaking Point, Southwest Airlines Flight Attendants Claim To Be “Weary, Exhausted, Frustrated...
Southwest Airlines Flight Attendant Encourages Mother To Glue Mask On Face Of Two-Year-Old, Offers Glue Stick
Now we’ve seen it all…a Southwest Airlines flight attendant actually instructed a mother to use glue to secure a mask on the face of her two-year-old, at least according to the horrified mother. She even said she had a...
Sad: Southwest Airlines Flight Attendant, 36, Dies Of COVID-19
A Southwest Airlines flight attendant has died of COVID-19 at the young age of 36, leaving behind a bright legacy and a heartbroken family. Vaccinated Southwest Airlines Flight Attendant Dies Of COVID-19 Maurice “Reggie” Shepperson, a New Yorker who joined...
Women Tossed Off Southwest Flight After Threatening Flight Attendant Over Lack Of Aisle Seating
A mother – daughter duo were tossed off of Southwest Airlines flight after threatening a flight attendant when they boarded the flight late and found no aisle seats available. Talk about entitlement run amok… Women Booted Off Southwest Flight For...
Ridiculous: Southwest Airlines Threatens Passenger Carrying Joe Biden Cardboard Sign
An odd story out of Phoenix, where a supporter of President Joe Biden was told she had to cover up her pro-Biden sign in order to board her flight on Southwest. Southwest Airlines Tells Passenger She Must Hide Biden...
Southwest Airlines Sues Skiplagged For Violating Terms & Conditions It Never Agreed To
An interesting case is brewing that pits Southwest Airlines against Skiplagged, the website that helps consumers compare fares and book hidden city ticketing in order to save money. What Is Hidden City Ticketing? Hidden city ticketing, also called skiplagging...
Inconsistent Southwest Airlines Throws Three-Year-Old Off For Not Wearing Mask But Twice Allows Him To Fly Without One
Two issues are at play here. First, is the mask mandate itself for three-year-olds. Second, is the inconsistent enforcement of it. Once again, another family was forced to step off a Southwest Airlines flight after their three-year-old son could...
