Catastrophe averted at Midway International Airport as plane aborts landing
A Southwest Airlines jet was about to land, only to find a private jet obstructing its path. Dave Savini reports.
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A Southwest Airlines jet was about to land, only to find a private jet obstructing its path. Dave Savini reports.
The pilot of the Southwest plane went back up in the air after trying to land — only to find the private jet in the way. Dave Savini reports.
David Allsop, 52, was hauled out of the cockpit of Southwest flight 3772 by airport police in Savannah, Georgia early Wednesday morning.
Big changes are coming to Southwest Airlines. The Dallas-based airline announced Thursday it is putting an end to its open seating policy, will begin offering premium seating and is introducing redeye flight options.
The Dallas-based airline is putting an end to its open seating policy, will begin offering premium seating and is introducing redeye flight options.
According to research conducted by Southwest, 80% of customers and 86% of potential customers said they prefer an assigned seat.
CBS News Travel Analyst Peter Greenberg talks with CBS 2's Jackie Kostek about Southwest Airlines where a major investor is calling for a change in leadership and direction, criticizing the company's financial performance.
Turbulence, which causes planes to suddenly jolt while in flight, is considered a fairly normal occurrence.
An engine covering fell off a Boeing plane and hit the plane's wing flap as the Houston-bound Southwest Airlines flight took off from Denver International Airport on Sunday morning
This time it was a Boeing 737-800 plane that suffered a malfunction.
This time it was a Boeing 737-800 plane that suffered a malfunction.
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.
As of 10 p.m., some people were waiting for up to three hours trying to get their checked bags back after their Southwest Airlines flights were canceled. CBS 2's Andrew Ramos reports.
While Southwest Airlines pinned the blame on weather, we heard from some that a staffing shortage was also a major factor.
Southwest Airlines flights at Midway International Airport saw the most significant delays. CBS 2's Andrew Ramos reports.
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.
Just months after an operation failure derailed travel plans for millions during the holidays, another technical issue delayed hundreds of flights on Tuesday.
Southwest Airlines is again making headlines for all the wrong reasons. Just months after an operation failure derailed travel plans for millions during the holidays, another technical issue delayed hundreds of flights on Tuesday.
A technology issue has forced more than 1,700 Southwest Airlines flights to be delayed on Tuesday morning.
The holiday mess with thousands of canceled Southwest flights certainly didn't help.
The proposed legislation also includes a limit on fees for baggage and seating.
The company has completed 95% of reimbursements, its CEO said Thursday.
"We got to spend the last two weeks with our three grandchildren here in Chicago, so that was wonderful."
But there was also still a line of passengers waiting on their bags from flights canceled earlier in the week.
After more than a week of chaos, Southwest Airlines promised a return to normal operations. So did they deliver? There were just five canceled Southwest flights on Friday.
