The young man thrown off a Southwest Airlines flight over a facial mask has clarified his story, appearing on a popular conservative podcast with the woman who filmed the onboard discrepancy. Does the interview tell us anything more about...
Southwest Airlines Luggage Thief Strikes Again
This really is the ideal time to steal luggage. No, no. I am most certainly not advocating that you steal luggage from anyone at anytime. But in an era of universal masks, I can’t think of a better time...
Did Southwest Airlines Throw Off A Black Trump Supporter For Lowering His Mask To Eat Or Was This Just A Setup?
In a world of fake and overtly partisan news, we have two video clips to examine. We are then tasked with determining whether what is portrayed is legitimate or a setup that seeks to expose a “double standard” that...
Southwest Challenges United Airlines Again. Last Time It Failed. Will It Work This Time?
Southwest Airlines has announced new service to Chicago O’Hare (ORD) and Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH). Both airports are in cities already well-served by Southwest. Both are hubs for United Airlines. Does Southwest have a solid plan or...
Neither Southwest Nor “Lewd” Passenger Wrong
A passenger on Southwest Airlines was denied boarding for wearing lewd, obscene or patently offensive clothing. But the incident presents some mixed feelings for me. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click...
Southwest Companion Pass The Easy Way
I’ve called Southwest Companion Pass the best deal in Travel for Americans. There’s an offer to get it the easy way. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support LiveAndLetsFly.com. If...
Southwest Airlines Extends Middle Seat Blocking
Southwest Airlines has extended its middle seat blocking policy at least through the end of the Thanksgiving holiday season. Southwest Airlines Extends Seat Blocking Policy Set to expire on October 31, 2020, Southwest Airlines has extended its policy of...
Southwest Airlines Boots Another Two-Year-Old Off Over Mask. Enough…
It was only last month that Southwest Airlines kicked off an autistic three-year-old for not wearing a mask. Over the weekend, Southwest kicked off a two-year-old for the same reason. His mother claims he was eating. I claim enough...
Southwest CEO Predicts Business Travel Won’t Return For A Decade
Projections over COVID-19 have gone from bad to worse to downright depressing. While Southwest Airlines is banking on another round of taxpayer subsidies and a vaccine, Southwest CEO Gary Kelly is not at all optimistic about the future, especially...
Southwest Airlines Focuses On “Breadth” Over “Depth”
Southwest Airlines is adding new service to Miami and Palm Springs. That’s not just a desperate attempt to find new leisure travelers, but a recognition that Southwest Airlines has little room to grow in existing markets. Southwest Airlines Focuses...
Horrifying: Mom Claims Southwest Airlines Continued To Serve Alcohol To Drunk Man Who Groped Her Teen Daughter
An angry mother is suing Southwest Airlines after she claims the airline continued to serve alcohol to a drunk man who groped her teenage daughter. A Horrific Southwest Airlines Groping Lawsuit In a lawsuit filed in Dallas, the mother...
Southwest Kicks Off Autistic Three-Year-Old For Not Wearing Mask
We’ve had a lot of discussion over masks on airplanes lately as U.S. airlines have eliminated exceptions to wearing facial coverings. But an incident on Southwest Airlines forces us to grapple with whether kicking a three-year-old autistic child off...
Dire Warnings From JetBlue And Southwest Airlines CEOs
Things were looking up last month for the U.S. aviation industry. The pandemic curve was flattening and consumer demand was coming back stronger and quicker than anticipated. Then came the resurgence which continues even today. Listening to the warnings...
Southwest Hasn’t Taken Government Funds, Advantage or Disadvantage
Southwest Airlines CEO, Gary Kelly, discussed on the company’s earnings call that they still haven’t accepted government funds, is this an advantage or disadvantage? If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support LiveAndLetsFly.com....
American And Southwest: No More Medical Exemptions To Mandatory Mask Policy. But Is It Legal?
American Airlines and Southwest Airlines will no longer offer medical or other exceptions to their mandatory face mask policies. All passengers two and over will be required to wear a mask for the duration of the travel journey, both...
An Amazing Luv Story At Southwest Airlines
Throughout its nearly 50-year history, Southwest Airlines has never had to furlough an employee. But COVID-19 represents a unique and burdensome challenge. While Southwest is not out of the woods yet, an outpouring of support from employees may again...
Southwest’s Latest Growth Opportunity In Southern California
Earlier this week JetBlue announced it would be leaving Long Beach (LGB) this autumn. The departure presents an opportunity for many carries, but especially for Southwest Airlines. Southwest Airlines Growth Potential in Long Beach Southwest Airlines launched service to...
Review: Southwest Airlines 737-700
Why review a one-hour Southwest Airlines 737-700 flight? One, because I hand’t flown Southwest in years. Two, because we’re still in the middle of COVID-19. Three, because I was darn impressed by it. Southwest Airlines Check-In I had checked-in...
Southwest CEO: It’s “Absolutely” Safe To Fly
Southwest CEO Gary Kelly has a message for weary travelers: it’s safe to fly. He was a guest on Face The Nation yesterday on CBS and the very first question asked by host Margaret Brennan was whether it is...
Southwest Catches JetBlue In Long Beach
JetBlue’s strategic retreat from Long Beach now positions Southwest Airlines to become the airport’s largest airline. It was only in June 2016 when Southwest began serving Long Beach (LGB) with four daily flights. But thanks to quieter aircraft and...