A gate agent of Southwest Airlines told a passenger holding a picture while boarding that it counts as a third carry-on, leaving him flabbergasted. When the man informed the airline via X, the airline confirmed that the picture would definitely be counted as a carry-on and told the man that it should be put inside a bag if he didn't want it to be a third item. It isn't known at which airport the incident happened. The man shared his experience on social media, tagging Southwest. He said that he had a "crazy experience", when a gate attendant didn't allow him on the plane because he had a picture in his hand. She told him that it was "considered a third item". To his shock, the airline's reply supported the gate agent's stance. The man named Keith wrote, "I just had a crazy experience on your flight! Your gate attendant did not allow me on the plane, because I had a picture in my hand that was an 8x10 piece of paper basically." Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/plane-suddenly-vanishes-no-mayday-no-distress-signal-detected-evoking-memories-of-mh370-1755831288464">Plane vanishes in Australia: No distress signal detected, no traces even after 20 days</a>&nbsp;<h2>Southwest Airlines doubled down on its carry-onpolicy</h2>Southwest wrote, "We're sorry about any confusion with our carry-on policy. You may carry on one bag and one personal item. If the photo were an additional item to the two mentioned, it would be considered a third carry-on. Please know you can always put it in one of your carry-on items if you wish." The incident shared by Keith has left everyone shocked, with questions being raised on what exactly a carry-on is, and whether reading material and food also count as that. A user commented, "This is just stupid AND this is exactly how your airline will go from being the best to the worst." Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/black-woman-alleges-air-france-asked-her-to-change-seat-for-white-passenger-comfort-1753238229792">Woman alleges Air France asked her to change seat because white passenger didn't want to sit next to someone Black</a>&nbsp;Another said, "It's so disappointing that an airline once so customer-oriented, whose ticker symbol is LUV, has fallen into the pit of greed and corporate anonymity." A person asked whether a magazine or a coffee also counts as carry-on. Meanwhile, a user joked that now airlines will also start counting boarding passes as carry-ons since it is also made of paper. Southwest is facing flak for this, as other passengers said that it seems to have forgotten about common sense. Others could not believe that the airline doubled down on the policy, admitting that a piece of paper is a carry-on.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><a href="https://twitter.com/SouthwestAir?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@SouthwestAir</a> I just had a crazy experience on your flight! ✈️ Your gate attendant did not allow me on the plane ✈️, because I had a picture in my hand that was a 8x10 peice of paper basically. She said it was considered a third item ! Really🥴 Bad Service <a href="https://t.co/YFRofd9zaP">pic.twitter.com/YFRofd9zaP</a>&mdash; Dr. keith Harley Jr. (@keithharley) <a href="https://twitter.com/keithharley/status/1957895109628031124?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 19, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Southwest Airlines is facing flak for denying boarding to a passenger because a photo in his hand counted as a third piece of carry-on. He was told to either check in one of his bags or put it in the bag. The airline shockingly confirmed that this was done as per their policy.

A gate agent of Southwest Airlines told a passenger holding a picture while boarding that it counts as a third carry-on, leaving him flabbergasted. When the man informed the airline via X, the airline confirmed that the picture would definitely be counted as a carry-on and told the man that it should be put inside a bag if he didn't want it to be a third item. It isn't known at which airport the incident happened. The man shared his experience on social media, tagging Southwest. He said that he had a "crazy experience", when a gate attendant didn't allow him on the plane because he had a picture in his hand. She told him that it was "considered a third item". To his shock, the airline's reply supported the gate agent's stance. The man named Keith wrote, "I just had a crazy experience on your flight! Your gate attendant did not allow me on the plane, because I had a picture in my hand that was an 8x10 piece of paper basically." Also Read: Plane vanishes in Australia: No distress signal detected, no traces even after 20 days Southwest Airlines doubled down on its carry-onpolicy Southwest wrote, "We're sorry about any confusion with our carry-on policy. You may carry on one bag and one personal item. If the photo were an additional item to the two mentioned, it would be considered a third carry-on. Please know you can always put it in one of your carry-on items if you wish." The incident shared by Keith has left everyone shocked, with questions being raised on what exactly a carry-on is, and whether reading material and food also count as that. A user commented, "This is just stupid AND this is exactly how your airline will go from being the best to the worst." Also Read: Woman alleges Air France asked her to change seat because white passenger didn't want to sit next to someone Black Another said, "It's so disappointing that an airline once so customer-oriented, whose ticker symbol is LUV, has fallen into the pit of greed and corporate anonymity." A person asked whether a magazine or a coffee also counts as carry-on. Meanwhile, a user joked that now airlines will also start counting boarding passes as carry-ons since it is also made of paper. Southwest is facing flak for this, as other passengers said that it seems to have forgotten about common sense. Others could not believe that the airline doubled down on the policy, admitting that a piece of paper is a carry-on.

Southwest Airlines is facing flak for denying boarding to a passenger because a photo in his hand counted as a third piece of carry-on. He was told to either check in one of his bags or put it in the bag. The airline shockingly confirmed that this was done as per their policy.

Southwest tells man photo in his hand is 'third carry-on' and not allowed, asks him to check-in a bag

On Friday (Jul 25), passengers travelling from Burbank, California, to Las Vegas flew out of their seats as their flight plunged hundreds of feet to avoid collision with another aircraft. Just minutes after takeoff from Las Vegas, prompt action by pilots of Southwest Airlines Flight 1496 helped avoid what could have been another tragic plane crash, one of many in recent days. The passenger plane, which had over 150 passengers, was forced to rapidly descend 475 feet (144.78 m) to avoid a midair collision over the Burbank airport. Reports suggest that two flight attendants were injured as the plane dropped from 14,100 ft to 13,625 ft just 6 minutes after takeoff.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Just now on SW Flight #1496 Burbank to Las Vegas. Pilot had to dive aggressively to avoid midair collision over Burbank airport. Myself &amp; Plenty of people flew out of their seats &amp; bumped heads on ceiling, a flight attendant needed medical attention. Pilot said his collision…&mdash; Jimmy Dore (@jimmy_dore) <a href="https://twitter.com/jimmy_dore/status/1948841786765705392?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 25, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<h2>Plane 'aggressively' dove midair</h2>American stand-up comedian Jimmy Dore who was aboard the plane, in a post on X said that "myself &amp; plenty of people flew out of their seats &amp; bumped heads on ceiling" as the flight "aggressively" dove midair. He added that the passengers were told by the pilot that "his collision warning went off &amp; he needed to (perform the emergency manoeuvre) avoid plane coming at us".

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">✈️ Close Call Near Burbank On Friday (25), Southwest Flight <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WN1496?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WN1496</a> out of Hollywood Burbank rapidly descended 475 ft to avoid a nearby Hawker Hunter jet (N335AX), according to tracking data. 📉 Dropped from 14,100 ft to 13,625 ft just 6 mins after takeoff. 🔗 Data:… <a href="https://t.co/Ojzv8Paj0X">pic.twitter.com/Ojzv8Paj0X</a>&mdash; AirNav Radar (@AirNavRadar) <a href="https://twitter.com/AirNavRadar/status/1948887285594030524?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 25, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

In a statement, the US Federal Aviation Administration said that it was "investigating the incident." Meanwhile, Southwestern Airlines said its crew "responded to two onboard traffic alerts Friday afternoon… requiring them to climb and descend to comply with the alerts." It added that it was "engaged with the FAA" and that following the alarming incident, the flight "continued to Las Vegas, where it landed uneventfully". It also confirmed that while no passengers were injured, two flight attendants were "being treated for injuries."<h2>What happened?</h2>According to FlightAware, a passenger plane was in the airspace, identified as a privately owned Hawker Hunter Mk 58 fighter jet, near Burbank. Just minutes after takeoff, the plane's traffic collision avoidance system (TCAS) went off, forcing pilots to rapidly nosedive the plane by 475 feet. The incident has raised further questions about aviation safety in the United States. It comes just months after the tragic Potomac River midair collision in which 67 people were killed as American Airlines Flight 5342 and a United States Army Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter collided midair over the river in Washington.

The passenger plane, which had over 150 passengers, was forced to rapidly descend 475 feet (144.78 m) to avoid a midair collision with a fighter jet over the Burbank airport. Reports suggest that two flight attendants were injured.

On Friday (Jul 25), passengers travelling from Burbank, California, to Las Vegas flew out of their seats as their flight plunged hundreds of feet to avoid collision with another aircraft. Just minutes after takeoff from Las Vegas, prompt action by pilots of Southwest Airlines Flight 1496 helped avoid what could have been another tragic plane crash, one of many in recent days. The passenger plane, which had over 150 passengers, was forced to rapidly descend 475 feet (144.78 m) to avoid a midair collision over the Burbank airport. Reports suggest that two flight attendants were injured as the plane dropped from 14,100 ft to 13,625 ft just 6 minutes after takeoff.

The passenger plane, which had over 150 passengers, was forced to rapidly descend 475 feet (144.78 m) to avoid a midair collision with a fighter jet over the Burbank airport. Reports suggest that two flight attendants were injured.

'People flew out of their seats': Plane with over 150 passengers nosedives 475 feet to avoid midair collision with fighter jet

A Southwest Airlines flight almost jetted off from a taxiway of a Florida airport, mistaking it to be a runway. What could have led to a catastrophic incident was avoided after an air traffic controller quickly intervened. The incident happened on Thursday at the Orlando International Airport. The plane was going to Albany, New York, and the passengers were later seated on a different plane, the airline said.
Southwest Flight 3278 was on the taxiway and received the all-clear for takeoff while it was on the taxiway at around 9:30 am. It initiated a takeoff roll because the crew shockingly thought that it was the nearby runway, officials said.&nbsp;
An investigation into the incident has started to understand how such a strange thing happened. Southwest Airlines is working with the Federal Aviation Administration and the National Transportation Safety Board.
&ldquo;Nothing is more important to Southwest than the Safety of our Customers and Employees,&rdquo; the airline said in a statement.
Ground speed ADS-B data shows that the aircraft reached a top speed of nearly 70 knots on Taxiway H.&nbsp;
<h2>Southwest Orlando case being investigated</h2>
The passengers were moved to another flight to facilitate an investigation. The take-off was safely aborted on time and no one was injured in the incident.&nbsp;
A taxiway is an airport pathway that flights use to navigate from hangars to runways and airport gates.&nbsp;
"An air traffic controller at Orlando International Airport cancelled the takeoff clearance for Southwest Airlines Flight 3278 ... after the aircraft began its takeoff roll on a taxiway," according to a Federal Aviation Administration statement.

Southwest Airlines Flight 3278 was on the taxiway at a Florida airport and received the all-clear for takeoff. It initiated a takeoff roll and almost did it. World Trending

A Southwest Airlines flight almost jetted off from a taxiway of a Florida airport, mistaking it to be a runway. What could have led to a catastrophic incident was avoided after an air traffic controller quickly intervened. The incident happened on Thursday at the Orlando International Airport. The plane was going to Albany, New York, and the passengers were later seated on a different plane, the airline said. Southwest Flight 3278 was on the taxiway and received the all-clear for takeoff while it was on the taxiway at around 9:30 am. It initiated a takeoff roll because the crew shockingly thought that it was the nearby runway, officials said. An investigation into the incident has started to understand how such a strange thing happened. Southwest Airlines is working with the Federal Aviation Administration and the National Transportation Safety Board. “Nothing is more important to Southwest than the Safety of our Customers and Employees,” the airline said in a statement. Ground speed ADS-B data shows that the aircraft reached a top speed of nearly 70 knots on Taxiway H. Southwest Orlando case being investigated The passengers were moved to another flight to facilitate an investigation. The take-off was safely aborted on time and no one was injured in the incident. A taxiway is an airport pathway that flights use to navigate from hangars to runways and airport gates. "An air traffic controller at Orlando International Airport cancelled the takeoff clearance for Southwest Airlines Flight 3278 ... after the aircraft began its takeoff roll on a taxiway," according to a Federal Aviation Administration statement.

Southwest flight crew confuse taxiway for runway at Florida airport, almost fly off

A female passenger on board a Southwest Airlines flight went berserk as the plane taxied out, demanding to get off. She stripped naked and banged on the cockpit door, before rubbing against a flight attendant. The plane had to ultimately return to the gate where the woman was deboarded by law enforcement officials and taken to the doctors.
The incident occurred on March 3 on Southwest Airlines flight 733 flying from Hobby Airport in Houston, Texas to Phoenix, Arizona. The woman got up and approached the front of the cabin, where she started banging on different areas of the plane. She demanded the plane be stopped as she wanted to get off, declaring herself to be bipolar.
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Witnesses said she started screaming and jumping up and down. But when the plane didn't stop, the woman started stripping, removing all her clothes. She walked up and down the aisle in that condition, as horrified passengers, including children, sat in their seats. One of the passengers told ABC10 that it was "evident that she was having a mental breakdown".
She even tried to enter the cockpit. Her tirade continued for about 25 minutes, after which the pilot turned the plane around and took it back to the gate.
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Officials boarded the plane, covered the woman with a blanket and took her for a health assessment.&nbsp;
The incident led the plane to be delayed by over an hour.&nbsp;
<h2>Southwest Airlines responds to striptease on plane</h2>
&ldquo;We&rsquo;ve reached out to Customers to apologize for the delay and appreciate their patience as our Teams worked to get them to their destinations as quickly as possible,&rdquo; Southwest Airlines officials said. The airline gave $50 vouchers to the passengers as compensation.
No charges have been filed against the woman.

World Trending - A woman declared she was bipolar and wanted to get off the plane. when her pleas went unheard, she took off all her clothes and paraded in the aisle.

A female passenger on board a Southwest Airlines flight went berserk as the plane taxied out, demanding to get off. She stripped naked and banged on the cockpit door, before rubbing against a flight attendant. The plane had to ultimately return to the gate where the woman was deboarded by law enforcement officials and taken to the doctors. The incident occurred on March 3 on Southwest Airlines flight 733 flying from Hobby Airport in Houston, Texas to Phoenix, Arizona. The woman got up and approached the front of the cabin, where she started banging on different areas of the plane. She demanded the plane be stopped as she wanted to get off, declaring herself to be bipolar. Also Read: Passengers overpower teen trying to board plane in Australia with shotgun Witnesses said she started screaming and jumping up and down. But when the plane didn't stop, the woman started stripping, removing all her clothes. She walked up and down the aisle in that condition, as horrified passengers, including children, sat in their seats. One of the passengers told ABC10 that it was "evident that she was having a mental breakdown". She even tried to enter the cockpit. Her tirade continued for about 25 minutes, after which the pilot turned the plane around and took it back to the gate. Also Read: 'Mind-reading spy' claims he saw people 'dying' on the red planet Officials boarded the plane, covered the woman with a blanket and took her for a health assessment. The incident led the plane to be delayed by over an hour. Southwest Airlines responds to striptease on plane “We’ve reached out to Customers to apologize for the delay and appreciate their patience as our Teams worked to get them to their destinations as quickly as possible,” Southwest Airlines officials said. The airline gave $50 vouchers to the passengers as compensation. No charges have been filed against the woman.

Woman strips naked on plane, parades down the aisle demanding to get off

A major collision at Chicago's Midway Airport was avoided by a hair's breadth Tuesday (Feb 25) morning when a Southwest Airlines plane aborted landing and abruptly pulled up, saving a smaller business jet.&nbsp;
A dramatic video of the incident was posted to social media platform X which shows the Southwest passenger aircraft approaching a runway to land, but suddenly it pulls up its nose to fly up in the sky as a smaller jet is seen crossing the same runway.&nbsp;
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An airline spokesperson said that Southwest Flight 2504 safely landed "after the crew performed a precautionary go-around to avoid a possible conflict with another aircraft that entered the runway".&nbsp;
"The crew followed safety procedures and the flight landed without incident," the spokesperson added.&nbsp;
Watch the video here:
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Southwest Airline pilots SAVED THE DAY! Great job going around at the last minute to avoid a collision from a runway incursion. <a href="https://t.co/FjzoqIzH73">pic.twitter.com/FjzoqIzH73</a>
&mdash; Combat Learjet (@Combat_learjet) <a href="https://twitter.com/Combat_learjet/status/1894448085075423506?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 25, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Data by tracking service Flightradar 24 showed the Southwest jet had descended to an altitude of 50 feet (15.24 meters) when it abandoned its landing only about 2,050 feet (624.84 metres) away from the business jet. The incident is being probed by the FAA and the National Transportation Safety Board.&nbsp;
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<h2>Delta Air Lines plane crashes on tarmac &nbsp;</h2>
Recently, a Delta Air Lines plane carrying 80 passengers crashed while landing and flipped at Toronto Pearson International Airport. Stunning visuals showed the plane lying upside-down on the snow-covered tarmac. Eighteen passengers were taken to hospitals.&nbsp;
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The Toronto crash was the latest in a string of air incidents in North America, including a midair collision between a US Army helicopter and a passenger jet in Washington that killed 67 people, and a medical transport plane crash in Philadelphia that left seven dead.
(With inputs from agencies)

World | Trending News | Flightradar data revealed the Southwest aircraft was just a few feet above the ground when it aborted landing, merely 2,050 feet from the business jet.

A major collision at Chicago's Midway Airport was avoided by a hair's breadth Tuesday (Feb 25) morning when a Southwest Airlines plane aborted landing and abruptly pulled up, saving a smaller business jet. A dramatic video of the incident was posted to social media platform X which shows the Southwest passenger aircraft approaching a runway to land, but suddenly it pulls up its nose to fly up in the sky as a smaller jet is seen crossing the same runway. Also read: Indian-origin Tushar Mehta joins Jeff Bezos's Blue Origin on historic 10th space tourism mission An airline spokesperson said that Southwest Flight 2504 safely landed "after the crew performed a precautionary go-around to avoid a possible conflict with another aircraft that entered the runway". "The crew followed safety procedures and the flight landed without incident," the spokesperson added. Watch the video here: Southwest Airline pilots SAVED THE DAY! Great job going around at the last minute to avoid a collision from a runway incursion. pic.twitter.com/FjzoqIzH73 — Combat Learjet (@Combat_learjet) February 25, 2025 Also read: Israeli hostage bodies to be exchanged for Palestinian prisoners as Tel Aviv agrees to resume swap Data by tracking service Flightradar 24 showed the Southwest jet had descended to an altitude of 50 feet (15.24 meters) when it abandoned its landing only about 2,050 feet (624.84 metres) away from the business jet. The incident is being probed by the FAA and the National Transportation Safety Board. Also read: Russia-Ukraine war: Kyiv and Washington reach deal on rare minerals, reports suggest Delta Air Lines plane crashes on tarmac Recently, a Delta Air Lines plane carrying 80 passengers crashed while landing and flipped at Toronto Pearson International Airport. Stunning visuals showed the plane lying upside-down on the snow-covered tarmac. Eighteen passengers were taken to hospitals. Also read: Trump to sell $5 million 'gold cards', offering rich foreigners US residency and citizenship The Toronto crash was the latest in a string of air incidents in North America, including a midair collision between a US Army helicopter and a passenger jet in Washington that killed 67 people, and a medical transport plane crash in Philadelphia that left seven dead. (With inputs from agencies)

WATCH: Shocking video captures near-collision of Southwest Airlines plane with private jet

An aircraft of Southwest Airlines was hit by gunfire while taking off from an airport in the US city of Dallas on Friday (Nov 15). The incident happened at the Dallas Love Field Airport in the US state of Texas.

An aircraft of Southwest Airlines was hit by gunfire while taking off from an airport in the US city of Dallas on Friday (Nov 15). The incident happened at the Dallas Love Field Airport in the US state of Texas. According to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), "While taxiing for takeoff at Dallas Love Field Airport, Southwest Airlines Flight 2494 was reportedly struck by gunfire near the cockpit around 8.30 pm local time." "The Boeing 737-800 returned to the gate, where passengers deplaned. The flight was headed to Indianapolis International Airport. Contact local authorities and airport security for more on the investigation," the FAA said in a statement. 'No injuries were reported' In a statement, the Dallas Love Field Airport said on Saturday that no injuries were reported, and there was minimal impact on airport operations. Please see the statement below regarding the incident that occurred Friday night at Dallas Love Field. pic.twitter.com/oaXltTAej7 — Dallas Love Field Airport (@DallasLoveField) November 16, 2024 × "On Friday night, Dallas Police responded to a security incident involving a commercial aircraft at Dallas Love Field Airport," the statement added. The airport said that the runway was briefly closed but has since reopened. Another incident reported on a Southwest Airlines flight Another incident was reported on a Southwest Airlines Flight on Friday. The FAA said, "Passengers evacuated Southwest Airlines Flight 3316 while it was parked at the gate at Denver International Airport around 7 a.m. local time on Friday, November 15, after the crew reported a cell phone caught on fire." "Passengers in the front half of the plane exited through the jet bridge. Passengers in the rear half of the plane exited using slides. The Boeing 737 was headed to William P. Hobby Airport in Houston. The FAA will investigate. Contact the airline for additional information," the agency further said. (With inputs from agencies)

US airline plane hit by gunfire while taking off from Dallas: FAA

An Alaska Airlines plane narrowly averted a tragedy at the Nashville International Airport on Thursday morning. It was on course to collide with a Southwest Airlines flight due to an error, but the pilots pushed the brakes just at the right time, blowing out their own tyres.&nbsp;

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said that the incident happened at 9:15 am. The Alaska Airlines Flight 369 was about to take off, and right at that moment a Southwest Airlines plane was crossing the same runway.

As the 737 Max 9 taxied started to pick up pace, the pilots of the Alaska plane saw the Southwest flight crossing the same runway.

According to Flightradar24, the moment the brakes were pulled by the pilots of the Alaska Airlines plane, it was travelling at a speed of 120 mph. The flight was given clearance from air traffic control, the airline said.

The Southwest Airlines plane was supposed to fly to Jacksonville, Florida, and FAA says, that it was also cleared to cross the runway.

The matter is now under investigation as the incident could have resulted in a major accident.&nbsp;

NTSB Chairman Jennifer Homendy said at a briefing, “We are clearly very concerned about this (incident) and others we are investigating.”

Alaska Air issued a statement, clarifying that the plane had received the OK to take off.

"We have an update to pass along involving an incident this morning at Nashville International Airport. Alaska Airlines Flight 369 aborted takeoff due to a potential traffic conflict on the runway," it wrote on its X handle.

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"The Alaska aircraft, on its way to Seattle, had received clearance to takeoff from Air Traffic Control."

The airline also praised its pilots for avoiding a major tragedy.&nbsp;

"We're grateful for the expertise of our pilots who immediately applied the brakes to prevent the incident from escalating," it added.

"Our pilots train for these situations and they handled the situation expertly."

The tyres of the airplane, carrying 176 passengers and six crew members, burst due to the built-up heat. "The crew taxied the aircraft off the runway and close to the terminal where the tires deflated due to buildup from the rapid stop on the runway, as designed."

The airline also informed that the passengers were transported to another plane and flew to Seattle.&nbsp; 
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An Alaska Airlines plane narrowly averted a tragedy at the Nashville International Airport on Thursday morning. It was on course to collide with a Southwest Airlines flight due to an error, but the pilots pushed the brakes just at the right time, blowing out their own tyres.

An Alaska Airlines plane narrowly averted a tragedy at the Nashville International Airport on Thursday morning. It was on course to collide with a Southwest Airlines flight due to an error, but the pilots pushed the brakes just at the right time, blowing out their own tyres. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said that the incident happened at 9:15 am. The Alaska Airlines Flight 369 was about to take off, and right at that moment a Southwest Airlines plane was crossing the same runway. As the 737 Max 9 taxied started to pick up pace, the pilots of the Alaska plane saw the Southwest flight crossing the same runway. According to Flightradar24, the moment the brakes were pulled by the pilots of the Alaska Airlines plane, it was travelling at a speed of 120 mph. The flight was given clearance from air traffic control, the airline said. The Southwest Airlines plane was supposed to fly to Jacksonville, Florida, and FAA says, that it was also cleared to cross the runway. The matter is now under investigation as the incident could have resulted in a major accident. NTSB Chairman Jennifer Homendy said at a briefing, “We are clearly very concerned about this (incident) and others we are investigating.” Alaska Air issued a statement, clarifying that the plane had received the OK to take off. "We have an update to pass along involving an incident this morning at Nashville International Airport. Alaska Airlines Flight 369 aborted takeoff due to a potential traffic conflict on the runway," it wrote on its X handle. Also Read: Alaska Airlines pilot was unaware of 'catastrophic' giant hole in Boeing plane till landing "The Alaska aircraft, on its way to Seattle, had received clearance to takeoff from Air Traffic Control." The airline also praised its pilots for avoiding a major tragedy. "We're grateful for the expertise of our pilots who immediately applied the brakes to prevent the incident from escalating," it added. "Our pilots train for these situations and they handled the situation expertly." The tyres of the airplane, carrying 176 passengers and six crew members, burst due to the built-up heat. "The crew taxied the aircraft off the runway and close to the terminal where the tires deflated due to buildup from the rapid stop on the runway, as designed." The airline also informed that the passengers were transported to another plane and flew to Seattle.

Alaska Airlines airplane blows tyres as it pulls brakes to avoid collision with Southwest flight

Southwest Airlines flights are facing problems because of soda cans. The airlines recently confirmed that the intense summer heat is causing soda cans to burst after being loaded on some Southwest Airlines flights, US-based media reported.&nbsp;

As per media reports, a Southwest spokesperson said in a written statement: "We're aware of the issue and have been taking steps to keep onboard beverages cooler, especially in our airports experiencing extreme temperatures. It's a cross-functional effort between our airport teams and those in the air."&nbsp;

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The statement read, "Airports where we have a large presence — such as Las Vegas, Phoenix, and many in Texas — continue to receive record temperatures, with severe heat arriving earlier and persisting throughout the summer."&nbsp;

"For the safety of our employees and customers, we are taking education and mitigation measures on all heat-related hazards," it added.&nbsp;

Soda cans expand when exposed to temperatures higher than their normal operating temperature. When the can is moved, the pressure from the carbon dioxide within increases due to the heat, possibly bursting the can.&nbsp;

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Some reports mentioned that the issue is seemingly different to Southwest Airlines as the company apparently handles in-flight beverages differently than other airlines.&nbsp;

Southwest loads and keeps beverages aboard its aircraft during intense heatwaves and does not carry perishables on board. Therefore, air-conditioned catering trucks are not needed to serve food and beverages to the aircraft aboard. It is often seen that drinks on Southwest provisioning trucks are more frequently exposed to outside temperatures.&nbsp;

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Airline officials reportedly said that they came across several instances in which carbonated drink cans burst. This has led to a mess on board, injuring roughly 20 staff members this summer.&nbsp;

As quoted by CNN, Kate Biberdorf, who is a chemistry professor at the University of Texas at Austin, said that the cans containing carbonated beverages are under such immense heat-driven pressure they are like "little bombs" capable of rupturing with the slightest movement.&nbsp;

In a warning, Biberdorf said, "I don't want to say that to scare people, but that's really what you should think of them as."&nbsp;

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Southwest Airlines flights are facing problems because of soda cans. The airlines recently confirmed that the intense summer heat is causing soda cans to burst after being loaded on some Southwest Airlines flights, US-based media reported.

Southwest Airlines flights are facing problems because of soda cans. The airlines recently confirmed that the intense summer heat is causing soda cans to burst after being loaded on some Southwest Airlines flights, US-based media reported. As per media reports, a Southwest spokesperson said in a written statement: "We're aware of the issue and have been taking steps to keep onboard beverages cooler, especially in our airports experiencing extreme temperatures. It's a cross-functional effort between our airport teams and those in the air." Also read: Chernobyl’s miraculous survivors: Resilient worms thrive amid hazardous radiation The statement read, "Airports where we have a large presence — such as Las Vegas, Phoenix, and many in Texas — continue to receive record temperatures, with severe heat arriving earlier and persisting throughout the summer." "For the safety of our employees and customers, we are taking education and mitigation measures on all heat-related hazards," it added. Soda cans expand when exposed to temperatures higher than their normal operating temperature. When the can is moved, the pressure from the carbon dioxide within increases due to the heat, possibly bursting the can. Also read: 'China will dominate' if US ignores crypto, warns Trump at Bitcoin 2024 convention Some reports mentioned that the issue is seemingly different to Southwest Airlines as the company apparently handles in-flight beverages differently than other airlines. Southwest loads and keeps beverages aboard its aircraft during intense heatwaves and does not carry perishables on board. Therefore, air-conditioned catering trucks are not needed to serve food and beverages to the aircraft aboard. It is often seen that drinks on Southwest provisioning trucks are more frequently exposed to outside temperatures. Watch: Harris says she is 'underdog,' Trump goes on offense × Airline officials reportedly said that they came across several instances in which carbonated drink cans burst. This has led to a mess on board, injuring roughly 20 staff members this summer. As quoted by CNN, Kate Biberdorf, who is a chemistry professor at the University of Texas at Austin, said that the cans containing carbonated beverages are under such immense heat-driven pressure they are like "little bombs" capable of rupturing with the slightest movement. In a warning, Biberdorf said, "I don't want to say that to scare people, but that's really what you should think of them as." (With inputs from agencies)

How can soda cans become tiny bombs and cause threat to flights mid-air?

A Southwest Airlines passenger's story has sent chills down people's spine. The passenger from the United States posted a video from a flight that descended alarmingly close to the ocean before it was about to land.

Nancy Allen was on&nbsp;a Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft operated by&nbsp;Southwest,&nbsp;flying from Columbus, Ohio, to Tampa, Florida, earlier this month. While the plane was&nbsp;four miles from the runway in Tampa, Flight 425 dropped to 175 feet above the ocean.

An air traffic controller had to notify the crew about their extremely low altitude, leading to the plane being diverted to Fort Lauderdale, about 200 miles away.

As the passengers started to panic, Allen sent her husband text messages. "I was concerned we were flying in a Tampa storm, so I opened my window," she told WFLA.

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"I was watching how we were approaching, we were coming around MacDill Air Force Base and I know you can’t fly over MacDill Force Base, it was just a unique approach," she added.

The video shot on her phone shows the Boeing plane rising back up after attempting to land in Tampa, then being redirected to Fort Lauderdale.

Allen explained that she realised something was wrong at that moment, saying, "I was feeling a little panic. At that moment I panicked, and I started texting my husband this is sketchy and I was texting him, abort, abort."

Even though the flight landed safely and no one was unharmed, Allen said that the reason behind the disturbance is still unknown.

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"That was the worst flight I have been on in a really long time," she said.

<h2>FAA opens investigation into the&nbsp;incident</h2>

The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is investigating the cause behind the incident.

"Southwest Flight 425 safely diverted to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport on July 14 after the Crew discontinued their planned approach into Tampa International Airport. The aircraft returned to Tampa after a short time on the ground in Fort Lauderdale. Southwest is following its robust Safety Management System and is in contact with the Federal Aviation Administration to understand and address any irregularities with the aircraft’s final approach," a statement from Southwest Airlines said.

"Nothing is more important to Southwest than the Safety of our Customers and Employees," it added.

This comes after a similar incident that happened last month when a Boeing 737 also operated by&nbsp;Southwest Airlines descended to less than 500 feet over a town in Oklahoma.

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A Southwest Airlines passenger's story has sent chills down people's spine. The passenger from the United States posted a video from a flight that descended alarmingly close to the ocean before it was about to land.

A Southwest Airlines passenger's story has sent chills down people's spine. The passenger from the United States posted a video from a flight that descended alarmingly close to the ocean before it was about to land. Nancy Allen was on a Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft operated by Southwest, flying from Columbus, Ohio, to Tampa, Florida, earlier this month. While the plane was four miles from the runway in Tampa, Flight 425 dropped to 175 feet above the ocean. An air traffic controller had to notify the crew about their extremely low altitude, leading to the plane being diverted to Fort Lauderdale, about 200 miles away. As the passengers started to panic, Allen sent her husband text messages. "I was concerned we were flying in a Tampa storm, so I opened my window," she told WFLA. Watch | US: Donald Trump faces tough nominee Kamala Harris × "I was watching how we were approaching, we were coming around MacDill Air Force Base and I know you can’t fly over MacDill Force Base, it was just a unique approach," she added. The video shot on her phone shows the Boeing plane rising back up after attempting to land in Tampa, then being redirected to Fort Lauderdale. Allen explained that she realised something was wrong at that moment, saying, "I was feeling a little panic. At that moment I panicked, and I started texting my husband this is sketchy and I was texting him, abort, abort." Even though the flight landed safely and no one was unharmed, Allen said that the reason behind the disturbance is still unknown. Also read: Netflix co-founder Reed Hastings' $7mn donation to Kamala Harris triggers boycott calls "That was the worst flight I have been on in a really long time," she said. FAA opens investigation into the incident The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is investigating the cause behind the incident. "Southwest Flight 425 safely diverted to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport on July 14 after the Crew discontinued their planned approach into Tampa International Airport. The aircraft returned to Tampa after a short time on the ground in Fort Lauderdale. Southwest is following its robust Safety Management System and is in contact with the Federal Aviation Administration to understand and address any irregularities with the aircraft’s final approach," a statement from Southwest Airlines said. "Nothing is more important to Southwest than the Safety of our Customers and Employees," it added. This comes after a similar incident that happened last month when a Boeing 737 also operated by Southwest Airlines descended to less than 500 feet over a town in Oklahoma. (With inputs from agencies)

Southwest Airlines passenger shares chilling experience after Boeing plane dropped to 175 feet above the ocean

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), a United States government agency, said that it is investigating an incident where a Southwest Airlines flight dropped dangerously low over a town in the US state of Oklahoma before landing. The flight in question had descended to just 525 feet above ground as it approached the airport triggering an altitude warning from air traffic control.&nbsp;

<h2>About the incident</h2>

The incident took place on Wednesday (Jun 19) when Southwest Flight 4069 flying in from Las Vegas, Nevada was nine miles (14.5 kilometres away) from the Will Rogers World Airport in Oklahoma City and over the town of Yukon, Oklahoma when it descended to the low altitude just after midnight.&nbsp;

&nbsp;“After an automated warning sounded, an air traffic controller alerted the crew of Southwest Airlines Flight 4069 that the aircraft had descended to a low altitude nine miles away from Will Rogers World Airport in Oklahoma City,” the FAA told CNN, in a statement, published on Friday (Jun 21).&nbsp;

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“Southwest 4069, low altitude alert. You doing OK?” an air traffic controller asked the aircraft’s pilots, according to audio captured by LiveATC.net, reported&nbsp;the Associated Press.&nbsp;

In response, one of the pilots of the Southwest Airlines operating&nbsp;Boeing 737-800 said they were “going around,” with the controller instructing the aviator to maintain an altitude of 3,000 feet.

The data&nbsp;by FlightRadar24 shows that the plane quickly adjusted and climbed briefly before successfully landing at the airport in Oklahoma City.&nbsp;

“It woke me up and I thought it was gonna hit my house,” a person wrote on the Yukon Happenings Facebook group, according to The Oklahoman.&nbsp;

<h2>What did the airline say?</h2>

In a statement to Business Insider, a spokesperson for Southwest said that the airline is following its “robust” safety management system, adding that it&nbsp;is in contact with the FAA to “understand and address any irregularities with the aircraft’s approach to the airport.”

“Nothing is more important to Southwest than the safety of our customers and employees,” said the spokesperson.&nbsp;

<h2>Previous incident</h2>

The close call on Wednesday was the second recent incident involving a Southwest flight narrowly missing the ground or in the previous case, the ocean.&nbsp;

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In April, a Southwest flight nearly crashed into the ocean after a pilot accidentally sent the plane into a dive off the coast of Hawaii.&nbsp;

The pilot had reportedly caused the aircraft to plummet from an altitude of 1,000 feet to just 400 above the Pacific Ocean in a couple of seconds amid bad weather.&nbsp;

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The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), a United States government agency, said that it is investigating an incident where a Southwest Airlines flight dropped dangerously low over a town in the US state of Oklahoma before landing.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), a United States government agency, said that it is investigating an incident where a Southwest Airlines flight dropped dangerously low over a town in the US state of Oklahoma before landing. The flight in question had descended to just 525 feet above ground as it approached the airport triggering an altitude warning from air traffic control. About the incident The incident took place on Wednesday (Jun 19) when Southwest Flight 4069 flying in from Las Vegas, Nevada was nine miles (14.5 kilometres away) from the Will Rogers World Airport in Oklahoma City and over the town of Yukon, Oklahoma when it descended to the low altitude just after midnight. “After an automated warning sounded, an air traffic controller alerted the crew of Southwest Airlines Flight 4069 that the aircraft had descended to a low altitude nine miles away from Will Rogers World Airport in Oklahoma City,” the FAA told CNN, in a statement, published on Friday (Jun 21). Also Read | US investigators find Southwest Airlines flight suffered structural damage after ‘Dutch roll’ “Southwest 4069, low altitude alert. You doing OK?” an air traffic controller asked the aircraft’s pilots, according to audio captured by LiveATC.net, reported the Associated Press. In response, one of the pilots of the Southwest Airlines operating Boeing 737-800 said they were “going around,” with the controller instructing the aviator to maintain an altitude of 3,000 feet. The data by FlightRadar24 shows that the plane quickly adjusted and climbed briefly before successfully landing at the airport in Oklahoma City. “It woke me up and I thought it was gonna hit my house,” a person wrote on the Yukon Happenings Facebook group, according to The Oklahoman. What did the airline say? In a statement to Business Insider, a spokesperson for Southwest said that the airline is following its “robust” safety management system, adding that it is in contact with the FAA to “understand and address any irregularities with the aircraft’s approach to the airport.” “Nothing is more important to Southwest than the safety of our customers and employees,” said the spokesperson. Previous incident The close call on Wednesday was the second recent incident involving a Southwest flight narrowly missing the ground or in the previous case, the ocean. Also Read | Elliott Investment Management acquires $2 billion stake in Southwest Airlines In April, a Southwest flight nearly crashed into the ocean after a pilot accidentally sent the plane into a dive off the coast of Hawaii. The pilot had reportedly caused the aircraft to plummet from an altitude of 1,000 feet to just 400 above the Pacific Ocean in a couple of seconds amid bad weather. (With inputs from agencies)

FAA investigates Southwest flight that flew just 525 feet above Oklahoma town, triggering altitude warning

A Southwest Airlines-operated Boeing 737 Max was damaged after it went into a “Dutch roll,” said the United States investigators, on Friday (Jun 14).

<h2>What we know about the incident</h2>

According to the US National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), the incident took place last month when the flight at 34,000 feet while en route from Phoenix, Arizona to Oakland, California experienced a “Dutch roll”. &nbsp;

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has also said that it is working with Boeing and the NTSB to investigate the May 25 incident after it confirmed that the plane experienced the unusual rolling motion.&nbsp;

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The incident which took place in May was not reported to the NTSB by Southwest Airlines until June 7, said the independent US government investigative agency.&nbsp;

<h2>What is a 'Dutch roll'?</h2>

Dutch rolls occur when a plane oscillates or wobbles on the flight path due to unexpected “asymmetric input” such as wind or pilot commands. It is also a combination of a yawing motion when the tail slides and the plane rocks from wingtip to wingtip.&nbsp;

The name “Dutch roll” is based on the rhythmic, swaying movement that resembles a form of ice skating that was popular in the Netherlands. The lateral asymmetric movement can also pose serious safety risks.

“It’s just a part of aerodynamics,” said John Cox, a former airline pilot to the&nbsp;Associated Press. He also called&nbsp;the two-way oscillation of a Dutch roll a 'dangerous phenomenon', but not on the&nbsp;737s.&nbsp;

The pilots, according to the AP, were later able to regain control and the flight safely landed in Oakland. There were no injuries reported on the flight which was carrying 175 passengers and a crew of six, at the time.&nbsp;

<h2>Flight sustains damage&nbsp;</h2>

A preliminary report by the FAA said that the flight had been inspected after it landed in Oakland and noted that the plane had sustained damage to a unit that provides backup power to the rudder.

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The damage was described as “substantial,” by the federal agency, as per AP.

Meanwhile, the NTSB said it downloaded data from the plane, a Boeing 737, which will help investigators determine the length and severity of the incident.

Both Boeing and Southwest have declined to comment on the Dutch roll incident but confirmed that they are participating in the investigation.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies) 
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A Southwest Airlines-operated Boeing 737 Max was damaged after it went into a “Dutch roll,” said the United States investigators, on Friday (Jun 14). What we know about the incident According to the US National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), the incident took place last month when the flight at 34,000 feet while en route from Phoenix, Arizona to Oakland, California experienced a “Dutch roll”.

A Southwest Airlines-operated Boeing 737 Max was damaged after it went into a “Dutch roll,” said the United States investigators, on Friday (Jun 14). What we know about the incident According to the US National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), the incident took place last month when the flight at 34,000 feet while en route from Phoenix, Arizona to Oakland, California experienced a “Dutch roll”. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has also said that it is working with Boeing and the NTSB to investigate the May 25 incident after it confirmed that the plane experienced the unusual rolling motion. Also Read | China can detain foreigners for trespassing in disputed South China Sea The incident which took place in May was not reported to the NTSB by Southwest Airlines until June 7, said the independent US government investigative agency. What is a 'Dutch roll'? Dutch rolls occur when a plane oscillates or wobbles on the flight path due to unexpected “asymmetric input” such as wind or pilot commands. It is also a combination of a yawing motion when the tail slides and the plane rocks from wingtip to wingtip. The name “Dutch roll” is based on the rhythmic, swaying movement that resembles a form of ice skating that was popular in the Netherlands. The lateral asymmetric movement can also pose serious safety risks. “It’s just a part of aerodynamics,” said John Cox, a former airline pilot to the Associated Press. He also called the two-way oscillation of a Dutch roll a 'dangerous phenomenon', but not on the 737s. The pilots, according to the AP, were later able to regain control and the flight safely landed in Oakland. There were no injuries reported on the flight which was carrying 175 passengers and a crew of six, at the time. Flight sustains damage A preliminary report by the FAA said that the flight had been inspected after it landed in Oakland and noted that the plane had sustained damage to a unit that provides backup power to the rudder. Also Read | US Supreme Court strikes down Trump-era ban on gun bump stocks The damage was described as “substantial,” by the federal agency, as per AP. Meanwhile, the NTSB said it downloaded data from the plane, a Boeing 737, which will help investigators determine the length and severity of the incident. Both Boeing and Southwest have declined to comment on the Dutch roll incident but confirmed that they are participating in the investigation. (With inputs from agencies)

US investigators find Southwest Airlines flight suffered structural damage after ‘Dutch roll’

Elliott Investment Management has acquired a major stake in Southwest Airlines worth roughly $2 billion, according to a Wall Street Journal report published on Sunday. This strategic move positions Elliott as one of Southwest's top investors and foreshadows prospective changes in the airline's management and operations.<o:p></o:p>

<h2 class="MsoNormal">Push for reforms to address underperformance<o:p></o:p></h2>

Elliott Investment Management, known for its active investment methods and advocacy for business change, intends to work closely with Southwest Airlines' management team. The goal is to address the airline's recent underperformance and implement solutions that will increase shareholder returns. This action comes at a critical time for Southwest, which has been dealing with higher operational costs and slower-than-expected revenue growth.<o:p></o:p>

<h2 class="MsoNormal">Operational challenges linked to Boeing aircraft deliveries<o:p></o:p></h2>

Southwest Airlines announced in April that it expected greater costs and slower revenue growth. These financial difficulties have been worsened by delays at Boeing, which currently expects to deliver only 20 new aircraft to Southwest this year. The restricted supply of new planes creates significant operational hurdles for the Dallas-based airline, potentially limiting its ability to expand and improve service.<o:p></o:p>

<h2 class="MsoNormal">Elliott's track record of corporate influence<o:p></o:p></h2>

Elliott Investment Management, managed by billionaire Paul Singer, has a well-established track record of influencing corporate governance and forcing strategic reforms in large corporations. The business's involvement with Southwest Airlines is expected to follow a similar pattern, with the firm using its large holding to argue for changes that could improve the airline's financial performance and operational efficiency.<o:p></o:p>

<h2 class="MsoNormal">Southwest Airlines' response and outlook<o:p></o:p></h2>

While Southwest Airlines has yet to respond formally to Elliott's growing share and prospective demands, the activist investor's scrutiny of the airline's leadership is certain to intensify. In the coming months, we may learn more about Elliott's particular suggestions and their possible impact on Southwest's strategic direction. Given Elliott's track record of driving significant change in its portfolio businesses, industry experts will be paying careful attention to how this engagement plays out.<o:p></o:p>

Elliott's considerable investment and strong posture come at a critical time for Southwest Airlines, as it navigates current economic headwinds and works to restore shareholder confidence.<o:p></o:p>

(With inputs from Agencies)<o:p></o:p>

Elliott Investment Management has acquired a major stake in Southwest Airlines worth roughly $2 billion, according to a Wall Street Journal report published on Sunday.

Elliott Investment Management has acquired a major stake in Southwest Airlines worth roughly $2 billion, according to a Wall Street Journal report published on Sunday. This strategic move positions Elliott as one of Southwest's top investors and foreshadows prospective changes in the airline's management and operations. Push for reforms to address underperformance Elliott Investment Management, known for its active investment methods and advocacy for business change, intends to work closely with Southwest Airlines' management team. The goal is to address the airline's recent underperformance and implement solutions that will increase shareholder returns. This action comes at a critical time for Southwest, which has been dealing with higher operational costs and slower-than-expected revenue growth. Operational challenges linked to Boeing aircraft deliveries Southwest Airlines announced in April that it expected greater costs and slower revenue growth. These financial difficulties have been worsened by delays at Boeing, which currently expects to deliver only 20 new aircraft to Southwest this year. The restricted supply of new planes creates significant operational hurdles for the Dallas-based airline, potentially limiting its ability to expand and improve service. Elliott's track record of corporate influence Elliott Investment Management, managed by billionaire Paul Singer, has a well-established track record of influencing corporate governance and forcing strategic reforms in large corporations. The business's involvement with Southwest Airlines is expected to follow a similar pattern, with the firm using its large holding to argue for changes that could improve the airline's financial performance and operational efficiency. Southwest Airlines' response and outlook While Southwest Airlines has yet to respond formally to Elliott's growing share and prospective demands, the activist investor's scrutiny of the airline's leadership is certain to intensify. In the coming months, we may learn more about Elliott's particular suggestions and their possible impact on Southwest's strategic direction. Given Elliott's track record of driving significant change in its portfolio businesses, industry experts will be paying careful attention to how this engagement plays out. Elliott's considerable investment and strong posture come at a critical time for Southwest Airlines, as it navigates current economic headwinds and works to restore shareholder confidence. (With inputs from Agencies)

Elliott Investment Management acquires $2 billion stake in Southwest Airlines

A new lawsuit has been filed against Southwest Airlines by the American Alliance for Equal Rights, an organisation led by anti-affirmative action advocate Edward Blum. <o:p></o:p>

The lawsuit contends that the airline's program offering free round-trip flights to Hispanic undergraduate and graduate students is racially discriminatory and violates federal civil rights laws.<o:p></o:p>

Blum's group claims that the program, known as the ¡Lánzate! Travel Award Program, unfairly excludes non-Hispanic students from eligibility. <o:p></o:p>

The lawsuit, filed in federal court in Dallas, asserts that the program's criteria barred two students, one Asian and one white, from applying for the free tickets. <o:p></o:p>

The group is seeking an injunction to prevent Southwest from continuing to use these eligibility criteria.<o:p></o:p>

"Southwest Airlines should immediately open this program to all students, regardless of their skin colour or ethnic heritage," Reuters quoted Blum as saying.<o:p></o:p>

The ¡Lánzate! Travel Award Program, established in 2004 in partnership with the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities, provides eligible Hispanic students with four round-trip tickets annually. <o:p></o:p>

To qualify, students must reside at least 200 miles from their home and be of Hispanic heritage. <o:p></o:p>

Since its inception, the program has benefited over 1,500 students.<o:p></o:p>

Southwest Airlines, headquartered in Dallas, did not respond immediately to requests for comment regarding the lawsuit. <o:p></o:p>

This legal action is the latest in a series of cases Blum has initiated challenging corporate diversity programs. <o:p></o:p>

Last year, another group he founded succeeded in persuading the conservative-majority US Supreme Court to prohibit the consideration of race in college admissions.<o:p></o:p>

The lawsuit alleges that Southwest's program violates Section 1981 of the Civil Rights Act of 1866, which prohibits racial discrimination in contracting. <o:p></o:p>

It also claims a breach of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which forbids discrimination in programs receiving federal funding. <o:p></o:p>

The complaint argues that Southwest's acceptance of federal funds during the COVID-19 pandemic makes the airline subject to this statute.<o:p></o:p>

(With inputs from Reuters)<o:p></o:p>

A new lawsuit has been filed against Southwest Airlines by the American Alliance for Equal Rights, an organisation led by anti-affirmative action advocate Edward Blum.

A new lawsuit has been filed against Southwest Airlines by the American Alliance for Equal Rights, an organisation led by anti-affirmative action advocate Edward Blum. The lawsuit contends that the airline's program offering free round-trip flights to Hispanic undergraduate and graduate students is racially discriminatory and violates federal civil rights laws. Blum's group claims that the program, known as the ¡Lánzate! Travel Award Program, unfairly excludes non-Hispanic students from eligibility. The lawsuit, filed in federal court in Dallas, asserts that the program's criteria barred two students, one Asian and one white, from applying for the free tickets. The group is seeking an injunction to prevent Southwest from continuing to use these eligibility criteria. "Southwest Airlines should immediately open this program to all students, regardless of their skin colour or ethnic heritage," Reuters quoted Blum as saying. The ¡Lánzate! Travel Award Program, established in 2004 in partnership with the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities, provides eligible Hispanic students with four round-trip tickets annually. To qualify, students must reside at least 200 miles from their home and be of Hispanic heritage. Since its inception, the program has benefited over 1,500 students. Southwest Airlines, headquartered in Dallas, did not respond immediately to requests for comment regarding the lawsuit. This legal action is the latest in a series of cases Blum has initiated challenging corporate diversity programs. Last year, another group he founded succeeded in persuading the conservative-majority US Supreme Court to prohibit the consideration of race in college admissions. The lawsuit alleges that Southwest's program violates Section 1981 of the Civil Rights Act of 1866, which prohibits racial discrimination in contracting. It also claims a breach of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which forbids discrimination in programs receiving federal funding. The complaint argues that Southwest's acceptance of federal funds during the COVID-19 pandemic makes the airline subject to this statute. (With inputs from Reuters)

Lawsuit challenges Southwest Airlines' Hispanic student ticket program as discriminatory

A viral video circulating on social media shows a woman sleeping&nbsp;in the overhead compartment of a plane, designated for luggage storage. The incident occurred on a Southwest Airlines flight, as reported by the New York Post.

Originally shared on TikTok, the video garnered over five million views before spreading to other platforms. While some passengers were confused&nbsp;by the sight, the individuals who recorded the video can be heard laughing uproariously at the unusual scene.

The footage shows the woman comfortably reclining in the overhead compartment, appearing as though she is lying in a bed. There is uncertainty surrounding whether the woman was a member of the flight crew or a passenger. Additionally, people questioned how she managed to access the overhead storage space.

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"How did she get up there? And she's just chillin' out, maxin', relaxin' all cool," one TikTok user wondered.

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"When someone's in my seat but I don't wanna bother," commented another. "Southwest does allow you to choose your own seat," a third user joked.

The airline hasn't said anything about the video yet.

This isn't the first time something like this has happened. In 2023, a person was found sleeping in the overhead storage on a Ryanair flight to Ibiza. He was filmed laughing when he climbed out of it.

And in 2019, a Southwest Airlines flight attendant climbed into the overhead bin of a plane at an airport in Tennessee.

<h2>More such incidents...</h2>

A woman had an unusual outburst on a Spirit Airlines flight as police attempted to escort her off the plane. A video capturing the incident gained widespread attention on social media. TMZ reported that the incident occurred on March 23, seemingly as the plane was preparing to depart from Las Vegas.

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It remained uncertain why the woman suddenly started behaving in an agitated manner. In the video, police could&nbsp;be seen&nbsp;placing one handcuff on the unidentified woman while she voices her objections. "All I care about is freedom," she shouts.

(With inputs from agencies)

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A viral video circulating on social media shows a woman sleeping in the overhead compartment of a plane, designated for luggage storage. The incident occurred on a Southwest Airlines flight, as reported by the New York Post.

A viral video circulating on social media shows a woman sleeping in the overhead compartment of a plane, designated for luggage storage. The incident occurred on a Southwest Airlines flight, as reported by the New York Post. Originally shared on TikTok, the video garnered over five million views before spreading to other platforms. While some passengers were confused by the sight, the individuals who recorded the video can be heard laughing uproariously at the unusual scene. The footage shows the woman comfortably reclining in the overhead compartment, appearing as though she is lying in a bed. There is uncertainty surrounding whether the woman was a member of the flight crew or a passenger. Additionally, people questioned how she managed to access the overhead storage space. Watch the video here: 📌 U.S southwest airlines passenger pic.twitter.com/B7p0T8xOBf — KASİDE (@zakkumec) May 10, 2024 × "How did she get up there? And she's just chillin' out, maxin', relaxin' all cool," one TikTok user wondered. Also read | Investigation initiated following Boeing cargo plane's landing mishap in Istanbul "When someone's in my seat but I don't wanna bother," commented another. "Southwest does allow you to choose your own seat," a third user joked. The airline hasn't said anything about the video yet. This isn't the first time something like this has happened. In 2023, a person was found sleeping in the overhead storage on a Ryanair flight to Ibiza. He was filmed laughing when he climbed out of it. And in 2019, a Southwest Airlines flight attendant climbed into the overhead bin of a plane at an airport in Tennessee. More such incidents... A woman had an unusual outburst on a Spirit Airlines flight as police attempted to escort her off the plane. A video capturing the incident gained widespread attention on social media. TMZ reported that the incident occurred on March 23, seemingly as the plane was preparing to depart from Las Vegas. Also watch | Gravitas | Watch: Boeing 767 cargo plane lands without front landing gear It remained uncertain why the woman suddenly started behaving in an agitated manner. In the video, police could be seen placing one handcuff on the unidentified woman while she voices her objections. "All I care about is freedom," she shouts. (With inputs from agencies)

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In yet another Boeing mishap incident, a Southwest Airlines flight bound for Houston had to undergo an emergency landing at Denver International Airport after its engine cover appeared to have ripped off during takeoff on Sunday (Apr 7), media reports said citing authorities.

This came to light after a passenger on flight 3695 sent a video to a US media portal. The video purportedly showed the engine's cover tearing off. As the plane was about to take off, the cover was striking the aircraft's wing flap as it lifted off the ground.

ABC News quoting one of the passengers who were aboard the plane described the experience as "frightening."&nbsp;

The passenger reportedly said, "People in the exit row across from me started yelling at the flight attendants and showing them the damage. We turned around and made a full-speed landing. The pilots did a great job on the landing."&nbsp;

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This is not an isolated incident where Boeing planes faced mishaps.&nbsp;An Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 MAX 9 aircraft, in January this year, underwent an emergency landing in Portland when its door panel blew off mid-flight.

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Later, in another such incident, another Boeing 737 had to make an emergency landing in Houston, Texas, on March 4 due to an engine fire shortly after takeoff.

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In the latest incident where the engine cover ripped off, the Federal Aviation Association (FAA) reported that the Boeing 737-800 aircraft made the emergency landing at around 8:15 am. It was later towed back to the gate.

<h2>Passengers boarded another plane</h2>

All passengers were examined and cleared by the local fire department and then they boarded another plane to Houston's William P Hobby Airport.

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The flight, as per media reports, is expected to reach Houston at 1:55 pm local time. Officials said that the incident will be probed into.&nbsp;

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In yet another Boeing mishap incident, a Southwest Airlines flight bound for Houston had to undergo an emergency landing at Denver International Airport after its engine cover appeared to have ripped off during takeoff on Sunday (Apr 7), media reports said citing authorities.

In yet another Boeing mishap incident, a Southwest Airlines flight bound for Houston had to undergo an emergency landing at Denver International Airport after its engine cover appeared to have ripped off during takeoff on Sunday (Apr 7), media reports said citing authorities. This came to light after a passenger on flight 3695 sent a video to a US media portal. The video purportedly showed the engine's cover tearing off. As the plane was about to take off, the cover was striking the aircraft's wing flap as it lifted off the ground. ABC News quoting one of the passengers who were aboard the plane described the experience as "frightening." The passenger reportedly said, "People in the exit row across from me started yelling at the flight attendants and showing them the damage. We turned around and made a full-speed landing. The pilots did a great job on the landing." Also Read | Ukraine would lose war against Russia if US Congress blocks military aid, says Zelensky This is not an isolated incident where Boeing planes faced mishaps. An Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 MAX 9 aircraft, in January this year, underwent an emergency landing in Portland when its door panel blew off mid-flight. BREAKING. Minutes ago, Southwest Airlines Flight 3695 from Denver to Houston had an engine cowling detach shortly after takeoff. No systems or alarms were triggered, passengers had to notify the pilot of the issue. The plan landed safely. pic.twitter.com/o8nERgL2n5 — D. Michael Tripi (@DMichaelTripi) April 7, 2024 × Later, in another such incident, another Boeing 737 had to make an emergency landing in Houston, Texas, on March 4 due to an engine fire shortly after takeoff. Also Read | British man ‘Hardest Geezer’ becomes first person to run entire length of Africa In the latest incident where the engine cover ripped off, the Federal Aviation Association (FAA) reported that the Boeing 737-800 aircraft made the emergency landing at around 8:15 am. It was later towed back to the gate. Passengers boarded another plane All passengers were examined and cleared by the local fire department and then they boarded another plane to Houston's William P Hobby Airport. Watch | Iran speaker vows harsh punishment | Hit Houthi missile system: Centcom × The flight, as per media reports, is expected to reach Houston at 1:55 pm local time. Officials said that the incident will be probed into. (With inputs from agencies)

In another Boeing mishap, engine cover of Southwest Airlines’ Houston-bound flight rips off during takeoff

A nerve-wracking video captured by a passenger showed the moment flames shot out of an engine of a Southwest Airlines jet.

The video was captured&nbsp;aboard a Texas-Mexico flight. In the clip shared on social media, flames start bursting out of the jet in the sky near Houston, forcing the plane to make&nbsp;a hasty but safe landing.

Flight 307 was climbing out of William P. Hobby Airport in Houston en route to Cancun on Tuesday evening (Aug 16) when the right engine erupted in flames, KHOU reported.

The jet experienced a mechanical issue shortly after takeoff, the Dallas-based carrier said in an official statement.

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"The aircraft landed safely and was taken out of service for review," the airline said. "A different aircraft continued the flight to Cancun last evening, and we appreciate our customers’ patience and support."

<h2>Video captures the moment of terror</h2>

The footage was captured by passenger Ricardo Garcia.&nbsp;

A mechanical engineer named Andrew Sandino, 38 witnessed this moment from the ground. He was leaving for work near Hobby when he looked up and saw flames coming out of the aircraft.&nbsp;

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"I noticed big black plumes of smoke coming out the right engine and then it started shooting really big fireballs out and the plane was shifting back and forth, side to side, pretty heavily," Sandino told NBC News on Thursday.

Flight 307 was only in the air for 16 minutes before passengers were back on the ground and moved to a new plane.

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Southwest is one of the few major US-based carriers to have never had a fatal crash.&nbsp;

Back in 2018, a New Mexico woman was killed when an engine exploded on a Southwest flight after taking off from New York. The blast sent shrapnel through one of the jet’s windows and the victim was partially sucked out of the plane.

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A nerve-wracking video captured by a passenger showed the moment flames shot out of an engine of a Southwest Airlines jet. The video was captured aboard a Texas-Mexico flight.

A nerve-wracking video captured by a passenger showed the moment flames shot out of an engine of a Southwest Airlines jet. The video was captured aboard a Texas-Mexico flight. In the clip shared on social media, flames start bursting out of the jet in the sky near Houston, forcing the plane to make a hasty but safe landing. Flight 307 was climbing out of William P. Hobby Airport in Houston en route to Cancun on Tuesday evening (Aug 16) when the right engine erupted in flames, KHOU reported. The jet experienced a mechanical issue shortly after takeoff, the Dallas-based carrier said in an official statement. Also Read | First-of-its-kind law in Illinois allows children to sue parents for making money off of online content "The aircraft landed safely and was taken out of service for review," the airline said. "A different aircraft continued the flight to Cancun last evening, and we appreciate our customers’ patience and support." Video captures the moment of terror The footage was captured by passenger Ricardo Garcia. A mechanical engineer named Andrew Sandino, 38 witnessed this moment from the ground. He was leaving for work near Hobby when he looked up and saw flames coming out of the aircraft. Gracias a los Pilotos del vuelo 307 Houston-Cancún de Southwest Airlines por regresarnos a tierra después De perder un motor Gracias !!! Sigo tratando de entender. pic.twitter.com/rXr3UjLgZi — Ricardo Garcia (@Ricardo13622125) August 16, 2023 × "I noticed big black plumes of smoke coming out the right engine and then it started shooting really big fireballs out and the plane was shifting back and forth, side to side, pretty heavily," Sandino told NBC News on Thursday. Flight 307 was only in the air for 16 minutes before passengers were back on the ground and moved to a new plane. Also Read | What is Zero Shadow Day? Bengaluru to witness this rare celestial event on August 18 Southwest is one of the few major US-based carriers to have never had a fatal crash. Back in 2018, a New Mexico woman was killed when an engine exploded on a Southwest flight after taking off from New York. The blast sent shrapnel through one of the jet’s windows and the victim was partially sucked out of the plane. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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Southwest Airlines will refund tickets and reimburse passengers for other related expenses they incurred as a result of the mass cancellations a few days back. Thousands of people were left stranded across the country after the airline scrapped around 2,000 airlines as the winter storm raged in the U.S.&nbsp;On Wednesday, at least 2,600 flights were cancelled due to bad weather, of which nearly all of them belonged to Southwest. The rest of the US airlines together account for a little more than 100 of those cancellations, reports CNN.

Southwest Airlines' chief commercial officer, Ryan Green, told reporters on Thursday that the payments will take several weeks but will cover the costs people incurred when they were forced to make alternative travel arrangements. This will include the money they spent on meals and gas. The company will also pay to ship people’s baggage to them.

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Other airlines, including American Airlines and United, said they would place a price cap on the tickets to help those affected by the cancellations. Southwest Airlines planned to return to normal operations Friday, with minimal disruptions.

While Delta has implemented “walk-up fare caps in US domestic markets”, Alaska Airlines told Axios that it will also cut fares in certain cities, even though it already has a ceiling on its tickets.&nbsp;

The airline cancelled 2,363 flights on Thursday, data from Flightaware.com indicates. On Wednesday, Southwest cancellations stood at 2,510. Federal authorities said they will investigate the matter.

"With consecutive days of extreme winter weather across our network behind us, continuing challenges are impacting our customers and employees in a significant way that is unacceptable," Southwest had said in a statement.

While a major part of the U.S. was battling a historic winter storm, leading to holiday travel being disrupted, Southwest cancelled flights even in places where the storm did not have an impact, such as California.

There were reports of long queues, days-long delays and stranded passengers contending with Southwest agents who seemed helpless, some on the verge of tears.

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Southwest Airlines will refund tickets and reimburse passengers for other related expenses they incurred as a result of the mass cancellations a few days back. Thousands of people were left stranded across the country after the airline scrapped around 2,000 airlines as the winter storm raged in the U.S. On Wednesday, at least 2,600 flights were cancelled due to bad weather, of which nearly all of them belonged to Southwest. The rest of the US airlines together account for a little more than 100 of those cancellations, reports CNN. Southwest Airlines' chief commercial officer, Ryan Green, told reporters on Thursday that the payments will take several weeks but will cover the costs people incurred when they were forced to make alternative travel arrangements. This will include the money they spent on meals and gas. The company will also pay to ship people’s baggage to them. Also Read | Southwest Airlines cancels over 2,000 flights amid winter storm Other airlines, including American Airlines and United, said they would place a price cap on the tickets to help those affected by the cancellations. Southwest Airlines planned to return to normal operations Friday, with minimal disruptions. While Delta has implemented “walk-up fare caps in US domestic markets”, Alaska Airlines told Axios that it will also cut fares in certain cities, even though it already has a ceiling on its tickets. The airline cancelled 2,363 flights on Thursday, data from Flightaware.com indicates. On Wednesday, Southwest cancellations stood at 2,510. Federal authorities said they will investigate the matter. "With consecutive days of extreme winter weather across our network behind us, continuing challenges are impacting our customers and employees in a significant way that is unacceptable," Southwest had said in a statement. While a major part of the U.S. was battling a historic winter storm, leading to holiday travel being disrupted, Southwest cancelled flights even in places where the storm did not have an impact, such as California. There were reports of long queues, days-long delays and stranded passengers contending with Southwest agents who seemed helpless, some on the verge of tears. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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The massive winter storm raging in the United States continues to disrupt travel plans for many as thousands of flights remained canceled on Tuesday as well. There has been mayhem at the airport with massive flight cancellations.

Southwest Airlines faces storm of criticism, around 12,000 flight cancellations due to storm

Southwest Airlines flights cancelled more than 70 per cent of its flight operations, as extreme weather temperatures continue to disrupt the travel plans of thousands of flyers.

Almost 2,600 cancellations were made on Wednesday, of which nearly all of them belong to Southwest. The rest of the US airlines together account for a little more than 100 of those cancellations, reports CNN.

Other competitors like Alaska Airlines had 10 per cent of its flights cancelled and United Airlines had only 2%.

"With consecutive days of&nbsp;extreme winter weather&nbsp;across our network behind us, continuing challenges are impacting our customers and employees in a significant way that is unacceptable," Southwest said&nbsp;in a statement.

"As we continue the work to recover our operation, we have made the decision to continue operating a reduced schedule by flying roughly one-third of our schedule for the next several days."

A combination of factors is said to have caused a total meltdown of Southwest airlines. Among them are aggressive flight scheduling and outdated infrastructure, apart from the winter storm delays.

<h2>Winter storm kills 60 across US; over 15,000 flights cancelled</h2>

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For the past few days, Southwest had the largest number of cancellations among all the airlines.

On Tuesday, more than 4,700 total flights scheduled to depart were cancelled, of which 54 per cent of those belonged to Southwest.

Whereas on Monday, Southwest cancelled more than 2,800 flights, or 70 per cent of its operations, according to the&nbsp;flight-tracking website FlightAware.

The spate of cancellations has invited the ire of the US Department of Transportation, which has assured to make Southwest accountable for the chaos.

US Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said he spoke to &nbsp;Southwest CEO Bob Jordan on Tuesday about the flight cancellations.

"Their system really has completely melted down," Buttigieg told CNN on Tuesday.

"I made clear that our department will be holding them accountable for their responsibilities to customers, both to get them through this situation and to make sure that this can't happen again."

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Southwest Airlines flights cancelled more than 70 per cent of its flight operations, as extreme weather temperatures continue to disrupt the travel plans of thousands of flyers.

Southwest Airlines flights cancelled more than 70 per cent of its flight operations, as extreme weather temperatures continue to disrupt the travel plans of thousands of flyers. Almost 2,600 cancellations were made on Wednesday, of which nearly all of them belong to Southwest. The rest of the US airlines together account for a little more than 100 of those cancellations, reports CNN. Other competitors like Alaska Airlines had 10 per cent of its flights cancelled and United Airlines had only 2%. "With consecutive days of extreme winter weather across our network behind us, continuing challenges are impacting our customers and employees in a significant way that is unacceptable," Southwest said in a statement. "As we continue the work to recover our operation, we have made the decision to continue operating a reduced schedule by flying roughly one-third of our schedule for the next several days." A combination of factors is said to have caused a total meltdown of Southwest airlines. Among them are aggressive flight scheduling and outdated infrastructure, apart from the winter storm delays. Winter storm kills 60 across US; over 15,000 flights cancelled For the past few days, Southwest had the largest number of cancellations among all the airlines. On Tuesday, more than 4,700 total flights scheduled to depart were cancelled, of which 54 per cent of those belonged to Southwest. Whereas on Monday, Southwest cancelled more than 2,800 flights, or 70 per cent of its operations, according to the flight-tracking website FlightAware. The spate of cancellations has invited the ire of the US Department of Transportation, which has assured to make Southwest accountable for the chaos. US Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said he spoke to Southwest CEO Bob Jordan on Tuesday about the flight cancellations. "Their system really has completely melted down," Buttigieg told CNN on Tuesday. "I made clear that our department will be holding them accountable for their responsibilities to customers, both to get them through this situation and to make sure that this can't happen again." (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

Southwest Airlines cancels over 2,000 flights amid winter storm, leaving thousands of flyers in the lurch

US carriers American Airlines and Southwest Airlines posted quarterly profits helped by a bookings rebound and federal aid and vowed to resolve hiccups across their operations as passengers return in droves.

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Two major airlines, American and Southwest, have postponed plans to resume serving alcohol on flights in an effort to stop a surge of unruly and sometimes violent behaviour by passengers who have shoved, struck and yelled at flight attendants.

Both airlines announced the policies this past week after the latest assault was captured on a widely watched video that showed a woman punching a flight attendant in the face on a Southwest Airlines flight from Sacramento, California, to San Diego on Sunday.

The flight attendant lost two teeth in the assault, according to her union, and the passenger, who was identified by the police as Vyvianna Quinonez, 28, has been charged with battery causing serious bodily injury. She has also been barred for life from flying Southwest, the airline said.

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It was not immediately clear if Quinonez had a lawyer, and she did not respond Saturday to messages left at a number listed under her name.

Since Janusary 1, the Federal Aviation Administration has received about 2,500 reports of unruly behaviour by passengers, including about 1,900 reports of passengers refusing to comply with a federal mandate that they wear masks on planes.

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The agency said that in the past it did not track reports of unruly passengers because the numbers had been fairly consistent over the years, but that it began receiving reports of a “significant increase” in disruptive behaviour starting in late 2020.

“We have just never seen anything like this,” Sara Nelson, the international president of the Association of Flight Attendants, said during an online meeting with federal aviation officials Wednesday. “We’ve never seen it so bad.”

Southwest Airlines issued a statement Friday citing the “recent uptick industrywide of incidents in flight involving disruptive passengers” as it announced that it had paused plans to resume serving alcohol on flights.

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“We realize this decision will be disappointing for some customers, but we feel it to be the right decision now in the interest of safety and comfort of all onboard,” the statement said.

American Airlines announced a similar policy Saturday.

It said that alcohol sales, which had been suspended in the main cabin since late March 2020, would remain suspended through September 13, when a federal mandate requiring passengers to wear masks on aeroplanes, buses and trains is set to expire.

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In a memo, American said it recognized that “alcohol can contribute to atypical behavior from customers onboard and we owe it to our crew not to potentially exacerbate what can already be a new and stressful situation for our customers.”

“Over the past week we’ve seen some of these stressors create deeply disturbing situations on board aircraft,” said the memo, which was issued to American’s flight attendants Saturday. “Let me be clear: American Airlines will not tolerate assault or mistreatment of our crews.”

American said that alcohol would continue to be served in first class and business class, but only during the flight and not before departure.

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The changes came after Lyn Montgomery, president of Transport Workers Union Local 556, which represents flight attendants on Southwest Airlines, urged the airline’s CEO, Gary Kelly, to stop the “abuse” employees have been facing.

“We ask that you take a strong stance to ensure that unruly passengers are not welcome to travel with us, period, full stop,” she wrote in a letter to Kelly on Monday. “Flight crews must feel safe and supported when reporting to work.”

The changes also came after the FAA said Monday that it had proposed fines of $9,000 to $15,000 for five passengers who had exhibited disruptive behaviour on flights.

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One of those passengers was in the main cabin of a JetBlue flight in February. She yelled obscenities and pushed a flight attendant who took away Champagne and food that had been brought to her by a passenger in first class, the FAA said.

Another passenger on a JetBlue flight in January ignored instructions to stop drinking alcohol and yelled at crew members after they told him to stop talking on his cellphone, the agency said.

In January, a passenger on Alaska Airlines shoved a flight attendant who was walking down the aisle and documenting which passengers were wearing masks, the FAA said.

FAA Administrator Steve Dickson said in a videotaped statement that the agency has a “zero-tolerance policy” for passengers who cause disturbances on flights or fail to obey instructions from the flight crew.

Passengers, regardless of their vaccination status, must wear masks on planes and in airports, he said.

“But this isn’t just about face masks,” Dickson said. “We’ve seen incidents related to alcohol, violence toward flight attendants and abusive behavior in general.”

Those who violate the rules, he said, may be subject to fines and jail time. As a former commercial airline captain, Dickson said, he knows that disruptive passengers can pose a safety risk.

“Flying is the safest mode of transportation,” he said, “and we intend to keep it that way.”
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Two major airlines, American and Southwest, have postponed plans to resume serving alcohol on flights in an effort to stop a surge of unruly and sometimes violent behaviour by passengers who have shoved, struck and yelled at flight attendants.

Two major airlines, American and Southwest, have postponed plans to resume serving alcohol on flights in an effort to stop a surge of unruly and sometimes violent behaviour by passengers who have shoved, struck and yelled at flight attendants. Both airlines announced the policies this past week after the latest assault was captured on a widely watched video that showed a woman punching a flight attendant in the face on a Southwest Airlines flight from Sacramento, California, to San Diego on Sunday. The flight attendant lost two teeth in the assault, according to her union, and the passenger, who was identified by the police as Vyvianna Quinonez, 28, has been charged with battery causing serious bodily injury. She has also been barred for life from flying Southwest, the airline said. Also Read | EU set to let vaccinated US tourists visit this summer It was not immediately clear if Quinonez had a lawyer, and she did not respond Saturday to messages left at a number listed under her name. Since Janusary 1, the Federal Aviation Administration has received about 2,500 reports of unruly behaviour by passengers, including about 1,900 reports of passengers refusing to comply with a federal mandate that they wear masks on planes. Also Read | Coming soon: The ‘Vaccine Passport’ The agency said that in the past it did not track reports of unruly passengers because the numbers had been fairly consistent over the years, but that it began receiving reports of a “significant increase” in disruptive behaviour starting in late 2020. “We have just never seen anything like this,” Sara Nelson, the international president of the Association of Flight Attendants, said during an online meeting with federal aviation officials Wednesday. “We’ve never seen it so bad.” Southwest Airlines issued a statement Friday citing the “recent uptick industrywide of incidents in flight involving disruptive passengers” as it announced that it had paused plans to resume serving alcohol on flights. Also Read | Is it safe to fly during the pandemic? Answers from the experts “We realize this decision will be disappointing for some customers, but we feel it to be the right decision now in the interest of safety and comfort of all onboard,” the statement said. American Airlines announced a similar policy Saturday. It said that alcohol sales, which had been suspended in the main cabin since late March 2020, would remain suspended through September 13, when a federal mandate requiring passengers to wear masks on aeroplanes, buses and trains is set to expire. Also Read | US State Department eases travel advisories for UK, Israel In a memo, American said it recognized that “alcohol can contribute to atypical behavior from customers onboard and we owe it to our crew not to potentially exacerbate what can already be a new and stressful situation for our customers.” “Over the past week we’ve seen some of these stressors create deeply disturbing situations on board aircraft,” said the memo, which was issued to American’s flight attendants Saturday. “Let me be clear: American Airlines will not tolerate assault or mistreatment of our crews.” American said that alcohol would continue to be served in first class and business class, but only during the flight and not before departure. Also Read | Vaccinated people can resume travel at 'low risk', US CDC says The changes came after Lyn Montgomery, president of Transport Workers Union Local 556, which represents flight attendants on Southwest Airlines, urged the airline’s CEO, Gary Kelly, to stop the “abuse” employees have been facing. “We ask that you take a strong stance to ensure that unruly passengers are not welcome to travel with us, period, full stop,” she wrote in a letter to Kelly on Monday. “Flight crews must feel safe and supported when reporting to work.” The changes also came after the FAA said Monday that it had proposed fines of $9,000 to $15,000 for five passengers who had exhibited disruptive behaviour on flights. Also Read | Citing Covid risk, US warns against travel to Olympic host Japan One of those passengers was in the main cabin of a JetBlue flight in February. She yelled obscenities and pushed a flight attendant who took away Champagne and food that had been brought to her by a passenger in first class, the FAA said. Another passenger on a JetBlue flight in January ignored instructions to stop drinking alcohol and yelled at crew members after they told him to stop talking on his cellphone, the agency said. In January, a passenger on Alaska Airlines shoved a flight attendant who was walking down the aisle and documenting which passengers were wearing masks, the FAA said. FAA Administrator Steve Dickson said in a videotaped statement that the agency has a “zero-tolerance policy” for passengers who cause disturbances on flights or fail to obey instructions from the flight crew. Passengers, regardless of their vaccination status, must wear masks on planes and in airports, he said. “But this isn’t just about face masks,” Dickson said. “We’ve seen incidents related to alcohol, violence toward flight attendants and abusive behavior in general.” Those who violate the rules, he said, may be subject to fines and jail time. As a former commercial airline captain, Dickson said, he knows that disruptive passengers can pose a safety risk. “Flying is the safest mode of transportation,” he said, “and we intend to keep it that way.”

Two airlines will postpone serving alcohol amid surge of in-flight violence

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Boeing Co plans further changes to the software architecture of the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/ryanair-holdings-sees-risk-to-2020-growth-if-737-max-grounded-beyond-november-234886">737 MAX</a> flight-control system to address a flaw discovered after a test in June, two people briefed on the matter said late on Thursday.

The redesign, first reported by the Seattle Times, involves using and receiving input from both flight control computers rather than one.

The move comes in response to an effort to address a problem discovered in June during a Federal Aviation Administration(FAA) simulator test.

This is on top of earlier announced changes to take input from both angle-of-attack sensors in the MCAS anti-stall system linked to two deadly crashes that led to a global grounding of the plane.

Boeing still hopes to complete the software redesign by the end of September to submit to the FAA for approval, the sources said.

For decades, 737 models have used only one of the flight control computers for each flight, with the system switching to the other computer on the following flight, according to people familiar with the plane's design.

The FAA said in June that it had identified a new risk that would need to be addressed before the plane could be ungrounded.

Under a scenario where a specific fault in a microprocessor caused an uncommanded movement of the plane's horizontal tail, it took pilots too long to recognize a loss of control known as runaway stabilizer, a Boeing official said at the time.

Boeing Chief Executive Dennis Muilenburg told analysts last month that he was confident the 737 MAX would be back in service as early as October after a certification flight in "the September time frame"

Southwest Airlines and <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/air-canada-makes-emergency-landing-in-honolulu-due-to-turbulence-235165">Air Canada</a>, however, have taken the 737 MAX off their schedules until January.

The FAA declined to comment on the Seattle Times report. Boeing did not respond immediately to a request for comment.

Boeing Co plans further changes to the software architecture of the 737 MAX flight-control system to address a flaw discovered after a test in June, two people briefed on the matter said late on Thursday.

Boeing Co plans further changes to the software architecture of the 737 MAX flight-control system to address a flaw discovered after a test in June, two people briefed on the matter said late on Thursday. The redesign, first reported by the Seattle Times, involves using and receiving input from both flight control computers rather than one. The move comes in response to an effort to address a problem discovered in June during a Federal Aviation Administration(FAA) simulator test. This is on top of earlier announced changes to take input from both angle-of-attack sensors in the MCAS anti-stall system linked to two deadly crashes that led to a global grounding of the plane. Boeing still hopes to complete the software redesign by the end of September to submit to the FAA for approval, the sources said. For decades, 737 models have used only one of the flight control computers for each flight, with the system switching to the other computer on the following flight, according to people familiar with the plane's design. The FAA said in June that it had identified a new risk that would need to be addressed before the plane could be ungrounded. Under a scenario where a specific fault in a microprocessor caused an uncommanded movement of the plane's horizontal tail, it took pilots too long to recognize a loss of control known as runaway stabilizer, a Boeing official said at the time. Boeing Chief Executive Dennis Muilenburg told analysts last month that he was confident the 737 MAX would be back in service as early as October after a certification flight in "the September time frame" Southwest Airlines and Air Canada, however, have taken the 737 MAX off their schedules until January. The FAA declined to comment on the Seattle Times report. Boeing did not respond immediately to a request for comment.

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Boeing to change 737 MAX flight-control software to address flaw: Sources