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A Spirit pilot received an impromptu retirement party from a different airline after what would have been his final flight was canceled.
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A Spirit pilot received an impromptu retirement party from a different airline after what would have been his final flight was canceled.
Southwest Airlines said Wednesday that it will be reducing its workforce at BWI Airport in Maryland and three other airports in California starting in June.
The Dallas-based airline is putting an end to its open seating policy, will begin offering premium seating and is introducing redeye flight options.
The discount carrier, which has long withheld its fares from travel sites, said it wants to extend the reach of Southwest.com.
WJZ spoke with the passenger who posted about what he witnessed when a woman had a medical emergency mid-flight and the Ravens star stepped up to help.
The $140 million agreement includes a $35 million fine, stemming from the nightmare last holiday season when Southwest canceled thousands of flights and stranded more than 2 million travelers.
The proposed legislation also includes a limit on fees for baggage and seating.
Carrier said flights are back on track after travel woes, but concedes it is "inundated" with lost luggage.
Carrier expects to resume normal operations Friday after canceling more than 13,000 trips following the huge winter storm.
Embattled carrier on Thursday cancels more than 2,000 additional flights, as airline executives offer profuse apologies.
Carrier cancelled more than 60% of its flights Tuesday after giant winter storm, with federal airline regulators pledging to investigate.
Mass flight delays and cancellations continued nationwide on Monday during what's widely known as the busiest time of year for air travel.
Southwest Airlines issued an apology Thursday for the thousands of flights it has canceled since last Friday, disrupting travel plans across the country.
The sales director for a consulting company said he flies Southwest dozens of times a year but had "never been in a situation like that."
The frustrations continued Monday for Southwest Airlines travelers stranded by cancellations at BWI and airports across the country.
Here at BWI, the flight schedule posted online does not show any departure cancellations from today and at last check, all future southwest flights appear to be on time.
A sweeping internet disruption on Thursday briefly took out a wide range of major corporate websites — from FedEx and Southwest Airlines to HSBC and McDonald's.
Some passengers flying with Southwest have experienced a number of problems after the airline had to delay or cancel a number of flights over recent weeks.
Southwest Airlines said it is beginning to resume flight operations after the airline's third-party weather data provider experienced intermittent performance issues Monday evening, grounding planes and delaying travel across the US.
A former Southwest Airlines pilot pleaded guilty Friday to a federal charge of committing a lewd, indecent, or obscene act during a flight last year.
A Baltimore County man said he was kicked off a Southwest Airlines flight for not wearing a mask while eating Twizzlers and wants to share his story in the hopes things will change.
Southwest Airlines is adding a new destination to its service. Starting in May, you'll be able to fly from Baltimore to Destin-Fort Walton Beach!
Officials at Baltimore-Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport are turning to social media to help return a lost stuffed animal to its owner.
The chief operating officer of Southwest Airlines said the latest COVID-19 relief package's passage will prevent the company from moving toward furloughs next year.
A new daily roundtrip flight will be added to Southwest Airlines' roster at Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport starting in June.
In May, a federal judge dismissed a criminal indictment against Abrego Garcia, who had been accused of smuggling immigrants in the U.S. illegally.
Coby Mayo hit a 468-foot homer, and Pete Alonso and Christian Encarnacion-Strand also went deep for Baltimore (61-64).
The body of a missing boater was recovered from Seneca Creek in the Middle River area after crews searched for nearly 36 hours.
U.S. District Judge Theodore Chuang ruled that the Trump administration's move to divert funding and cancel a plan to move the FBI to Maryland was "arbitrary and capricious and not in accordance with law."
Some Baltimore County schools are severely overcrowded, leading parents and teachers to demand solutions.
Former Baltimore Ravens linebacker O.J. Brigance, who battled ALS for years and became a prominent advocate for raising awareness about the debilitating disease, has died, the Ravens announced Monday.
In May, a federal judge dismissed a criminal indictment against Abrego Garcia, who had been accused of smuggling immigrants in the U.S. illegally.
U.S. District Judge Theodore Chuang ruled that the Trump administration's move to divert funding and cancel a plan to move the FBI to Maryland was "arbitrary and capricious and not in accordance with law."
Some Baltimore County schools are severely overcrowded, leading parents and teachers to demand solutions.
The next surge in the chance of rain and storms arrives late in the week.
A Maryland court has struck down the state's first-in-the-nation tax on digital advertising and ordered the state to refund the taxes.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has banned drone flights around the grounds of the Maryland State Fair.
Another beaver attack has been reported in Maryland, this time at Montgomery County's Seneca Creek State Park.
The FBI has announced results of a major fugitive sweep in Maryland and Delaware that led to the arrests of 109 individuals in an effort to combat violent crime.
Maryland residents are feeling lucky ahead of a $1 billion Powerball drawing Wednesday, the eighth largest jackpot in the game's history.
Chief Marketing Officer Mark Fine shares details on fan giveaways, theme nights, and their highly anticipated “I Love the ‘90s” postgame concert.
Get ready to head back-to-school with these easy snack and weeknight dinner ideas featuring local food items from Maryland farms and markets.
Owner Miesha Winston, Eshydoesit Suites, joins us in studio to talk about her community back-to-school event taking place on Saturday, August 22, 2026, in Nottingham, Maryland.
Talk Teeny is set in Baltimore during the 1960s and follows a young girl's experience of family, friendship, social change, and growing up in a city that was itself changing rapidly.
Award-winning actor and television personality Kalen Allen joins us in studio to talk about his character in the play Erikson, and how he's been adjusting to life in Baltimore.
Coby Mayo hit a 468-foot homer, and Pete Alonso and Christian Encarnacion-Strand also went deep for Baltimore (61-64).
Rookie wide receiver Ja'Kobi Lane keeps turning heads. On Saturday night, so did his recently drafted teammates.
Colton Cowser hit a two-run homer and Christian Encarnacion-Strand had a three-run double in a seven-run sixth, Trevor Rogers allowed two runs in six innings and the Baltimore Orioles beat the Tampa Bay Rays 10-2 on Sunday.
Dylan Beavers hit a two-run, pinch-hit single in the seventh to put Baltimore ahead to stay, and the Orioles snapped the Rays' nine-game win streak.
LSU coach Lane Kiffin says he is standing by his initial stance on allowing cornerback D.J. Pickett to wear the No. 5 jersey previously worn by Jayden Daniels.
In May, a federal judge dismissed a criminal indictment against Abrego Garcia, who had been accused of smuggling immigrants in the U.S. illegally.
U.S. District Judge Theodore Chuang ruled that the Trump administration's move to divert funding and cancel a plan to move the FBI to Maryland was "arbitrary and capricious and not in accordance with law."
A judge ruled in favor of Baltimore City Inspector General Isabel Cumming on Friday in an ongoing legal battle with Mayor Brandon Scott over access to city records.
Senate Democrats are demanding answers about conditions aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln during the aircraft carrier's record-setting deployment.
President Trump said Karoline Leavitt will be leaving her role to focus on her young family.
Nearly 200 families were expected to shop at the 10th annual Christmas Store, hosted by the University of Maryland, Baltimore, and The Foundry Church on Friday.
After a loved one became a victim of sexual assault, a Maryland family is on a mission to prevent it among teens.
Over 400 future star chefs took over Baltimore on Saturday for a National Culinary Cook-off.
Chopped Broadway Bodega & Deli is making its mark as the first Black- and women-owned bodega in Fells Point, bringing the unmistakable flavors of a classic New York bodega to Baltimore.
'I Believe in Me Girls' held its fifth annual workshop on Saturday to empower young women while introducing them to a variety of career opportunities in the creative industry.
Baltimore County Restaurant Week kicks off its summer 2026 edition on Friday, July 10 and runs through Sunday, July 19.
Despite the rash of thefts here and there, Howard County Police data shows airbag thefts have been on a downward trend.
Senator Kagan said this bill will limit what she calls "bait and switch" and price gouging.
The Maryland Department of Emergency Management increased the State Activation Level from Normal to Partial on Friday morning in response to a Microsoft outage that has paralyzed systems worldwide.
Neighbors in one west Baltimore neighborhood are figuring out what to do for groceries, due to the Giant Food location in Edmondson Village closing next month.
The Bitty & Beau's Coffee shop in the City Dock section of downtown Annapolis has confirmed its plans to close in September.
Steelefish Grille, located at 660 Boulton Street in Bel Air, announced on its Facebook page that it is abruptly closing after 14 years.
The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette will stay open after it was sold to a nonprofit.
New flights to both U.S. and Caribbean destinations are coming to BWI in 2026.
After three decades of serving customers on the Baltimore waterfront, The Cheesecake Factory is closing its Inner Harbor location.
Vibrio vulnificus is a rare flesh-eating bacterium that lives in brackish or salty water and has been on the rise in Maryland's Chesapeake Bay.
Health officials in Harford and Anne Arundel counties have issued new rabies alerts involving a raccoon, a fox and a bat.
Sydney Towle, known for her social media content about living with a rare form of cancer called cholangiocarcinoma, died Wednesday in Bethesda, Maryland.
As the nationwide cyclosporiasis outbreak continues to rise, a Maryland farmers' market vendor says a common question she hears is about food that gets people sick.
The Maryland Department of Health says it has confirmed 110 cases of cyclosporiasis in the state this year, with 106 reported since May 1.
BTS fans, better known as the BTS ARMY, have been flocking to a wide range of businesses in Charm City for days.
The Baltimore Cultural Alliance nonprofit has announced plans to shut down for financial reasons.
Academy Award-winning Irish singer-songwriter Glen Hansard has died in a motorcycle crash.
"Be The Mogul" reflects on life in East Baltimore and stresses how community organizations help young people discover their purpose.
Paramount Skydance on Friday said it would delay the deal until as late as June 2027.
Drier weather in Maryland before rain returns
Summer warmth kicks around Maryland this week
The next surge in the chance of rain and storms arrives late in the week.
More scattered showers possible Monday afternoon in Maryland
Heavy rain, storm chances Sunday evening in Maryland
Drier weather in Maryland before rain returns
Man arrested in double homicide in Baltimore County
Former Ravens player O.J. Brigance dies after long battle with ALS
Baltimore County police arrest suspect in Essex double homicide
Former Raven O.J. Brigance dies after 19-year ALS battle