"Passenger bill of rights" would give bumped air travelers at least $1,350
The proposed legislation also includes a limit on fees for baggage and seating.
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Southwest Airlines travel fallout affects bottom line
Southwest Airlines anticipates a money-losing quarter after a holiday debacle led to nearly 17,000 canceled flights and thousands of people being stranded.
Southwest sued for not immediately refunding stranded flyers
Southwest's initial offer of vouchers for canceled flights violated its contract of carriage, passenger alleges.
Southwest appears back on track to normal schedule
Carrier expects to resume normal operations Friday after canceling more than 13,000 trips following the huge winter storm.
Southwest scrubs thousands more flights as it struggles to rebound
Embattled carrier on Thursday cancels more than 2,000 additional flights, as airline executives offer profuse apologies.
Travelers "beyond frustrated" by Southwest Airlines cancellations
Carrier cancelled more than 60% of its flights Tuesday after giant winter storm, with federal airline regulators pledging to investigate.
Southwest Airlines Suspending Operations From Dallas Love Field On Thursday Due To Winter Storm
Southwest Airlines announced Tuesday it is proactively suspending operations out of Dallas Love Field on Thursday, Feb. 3.
Single Mother Alleges Racial Profiling By Southwest Airlines Employees After Being Met By Police At Denver Airport
McCarthy said flight attendants called police for suspicious behavior after she asked other passengers to switch seats so that she could sit with her daughter, who is biracial.
LA Mom Says She, Daughter Were Racially Profiled on Flight From San Jose to Colorado
A Los Angeles mother claims she was stopped and questioned for human trafficking after boarding a Southwest Airlines flight with her biracial daughter and now she's demanding the airline be held accountable for what she describes as racial profiling and racial harassment.
Number Of Unruly Flight Passenger Reports Soaring In 2021
The FAA has issued a warning in response to the drastically rising number of unruly passenger reports in 2021 - already 5,000 and rising.
Southwest Airlines Experiences Slew Of Cancellations, Delays Nationwide
"If it's not an emergency, I would not fly with Southwest right now," passenger Debbie Day said.
Southwest Airlines Issues Travel Advisory Due To Weather, Traffic Control Issues
Southwest tweeted out that "A-T-C issues and disruptive weather" has resulted in a high amount of cancellations this weekend.
Woman Faces Federal Assault Charges After Allegedly Attacking Southwest Airlines Flight Attendant In May
The incident occurred, according to prosecutors, after the flight attendant asked the woman to place her mask above her nose.
Long Beach Family With Autistic Teenage Son Forced Off Southwest Airlines Flight In St. Louis
When a Long Beach family with an autistic teenage son attempted to board a Southwest flight from St. Louis back home, they ran into a problem with the airline.
Southwest Airlines Flights Temporarily Suspended Due To Nationwide 'Network Issues'
Southwest Airlines flights were suspended on Monday night and into Tuesday due to nationwide network issues.
Southwest Airlines Attendant Assaulted By Unruly Passenger On Flight From Sacramento to San Diego
A female passenger on a Southwest flight from Sacramento to San Diego attacked a flight attendant, knocking out two of her teeth and bloodying her face.
Southwest Announces Maui Flights From Long Beach Airport
Southwest Airlines Thursday announced nonstop service between Long Beach Airport and Maui following a strong customer response to recently announced flights between the airport and Honolulu.
Southwest Airlines Bans Emotional Support Animals From Their Flights
Southwest Airlines has joined American, United, and Delta Airlines in banning emotional support animals from their flights starting March 1.
Southwest Airlines Announces Service To 5 More Cities From Long Beach Airport
The newly added flights will travel directly to Chicago, Dallas, Houston, St. Louis, and Reno.
Coronavirus: Airlines Now Requiring Passengers To Wear Face Masks
Almost all of the major airlines — including JetBlue, American, Delta, United, Southwest and others — are now requiring passengers to cover their noses and mouths.
Terminal 1 At LAX Evacuated Morning After Major Power Outage
Terminal 1, home to Southwest Airlines, was evacuated just before 6 a.m. due to problems with baggage not being properly rescreened.
Southwest's Social Media Feeds Flooded With Complaints Amid Record Flight Cancellations
Operations at the nation's largest domestic carrier have been a mess since last month.
Southwest Flight Skids Off Runway At Burbank Airport; FAA Initiates Groundstop
A Southwest Airlines flight arriving at Burbank Airport from Oakland skidded off the runway after landing Thursday morning.
Mom Livid After Southwest Airlines Agent Name-Shames Daughter 'Abcde'
Southwest Airlines has apologized after an agent laughed at a five-year-old who is named "Abcde" as she boarded a flight earlier this month.
$49 Flights Available During Southwest's 72-Hour Sale
Travelers looking for bargain flights are in luck: Southwest Airline's semi-annual 72-hour sale is offering one-way flights starting at $49 on the carrier's shortest routes.
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"Home Alone" icon Macaulay Culkin receives star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
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Riverside's School for the Deaf football team wins consecutive state titles
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George Santos expelled from Congress in historic House vote
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George Santos expelled from Congress in historic House vote
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Rosalynn Carter honored in service attended by Jimmy Carter
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USC hires D'Anton Lynn away from archrival UCLA to be its new defensive coordinator
Southern California has hired D'Anton Lynn away from archrival UCLA to be Lincoln Riley's new defensive coordinator.
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Andrews banks in winner with 3.2 seconds left, scores 17, UCLA edges Riverside 66-65
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"Home Alone" icon Macaulay Culkin receives star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
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Pasadena police officer suing department over alleged racial discrimination
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