Fired Southwest flight attendant Charlene Carter wins $5.1 million verdict
A former Southwest Airlines flight attendant who was fired after sparring with her union president over abortion and other issues won a $5.1 million jury verdict.
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A former Southwest Airlines flight attendant who was fired after sparring with her union president over abortion and other issues won a $5.1 million jury verdict.
Not Concerns And Celebrations After Transportation Mask Mandates Struck Down
The union said the number of pilots asking to be relieved from a flight assignment because of fatigue jumped 330% in March.
Flight delays and cancellations plagued some Southwest Airlines passengers over the weekend and the airline says both technology and weather issues were to blame.
A Southwest Airlines flight out of Dallas Love Field Wednesday, March 30, was delayed after a passenger on board refused to wear a mask.
Customer-service agents at Southwest Airlines will be voting on a new contract that would give them pay raises totaling more than 16% over the next three years.
After Southwest Airlines announced on Thursday, February 3 that a full drink menu would be returning to flights later this month, the flight attendants' union expressed concerns that alcohol sales could endanger employees.
A Southwest spokesperson told CBS 11, operational planners are making adjustments to the schedule while carefully tracking Winter Storm Landon.
Comments by top executives came during an exclusive, joint interview on the same day Bob Jordan became the Dallas-based carrier's sixth CEO in the company's 51 year history.
Boosted by full flights during the holidays, Dallas-based Southwest Airlines posted a narrow $68 million profit for the fourth quarter... but the announcement came with a warning.
The chief executives of American, Southwest and other US airlines warned of a "catastrophic disruption" to travel and shipping operations if companies roll out their 5G technology as planned Wednesday.
Wintry weather combined with the pandemic lead to frustrated air travelers. Hundreds of flights were cancelled Monday morning.
The employee who found the handwritten letters held on to them while working to find out who they belonged to.
Southwest Airlines said CEO Gary Kelly has tested positive for COVID-19 two days after he testified before the US Senate Commerce Committee.
Officials with Dallas-based Southwest Airlines have confirmed that company CEO Gary Kelly has tested positive for COVID-19.
They both said violent attacks against airline employees have made it more challenging for the airlines to recover from serious disruptions to their flight schedules.
A former Southwest Airlines employee is being sentenced to six months in prison after pleading guilty to possessing stolen guns.
Police continue investigating the death of a Southwest Airlines worker who was shot near an employee parking lot at the airport in El Paso.
Officials said Arielle Jean Jackson went to the front of the plane where she had verbal altercation with a flight attendant before hitting her with a closed fist to the head.
Dallas Influencers in Sports and Entertainment honored the first-ever woman to become a head coach of a men's professional team in any sport, Nancy Lieberman on Nov. 12.
The Dallas-based airline told CBS News the employee in question is currently on leave.
According to authorities, a Southwest Airlines pilot is under investigation for allegedly assaulting a flight attendant at a bar during an argument over wearing masks.
Officials with Southwest Airlines say the company is launching an internal investigation after a report that one of its pilots used anti-Biden slang over a plane's public address system during a flight.
A federal judge has rejected a bid by pilots to block Southwest Airlines from imposing a vaccine mandate, saying the airline is within its power to require vaccination as a safety measure.
Another medical freedom rally is taking place, this time at the the American Airlines Headquarters in Dallas on Oct. 22.
Dallas outscored Brooklyn 29–19 in the fourth quarter, with Davis and Flagg taking over down the stretch.
Interfaith Family Services says the $1,000 gift can cover a month of support for a family working to rebuild after hardship.
Charlie Hicks ate his lunch and dinner at the Shrimp Basket in Pensacola, Florida, every day for 10 years. When he suddenly stopped showing up, the chef went looking for him, and ultimately saved his life.
Dallas' National Shrine Cathedral becomes a pilgrimage site as Catholics honor the 1531 apparition of the Virgin Mary.
Air Force Staff Sgt. Andrew Wolfe "has made extraordinary progress," his medical team said.
Dallas outscored Brooklyn 29–19 in the fourth quarter, with Davis and Flagg taking over down the stretch.
Interfaith Family Services says the $1,000 gift can cover a month of support for a family working to rebuild after hardship.
Charlie Hicks ate his lunch and dinner at the Shrimp Basket in Pensacola, Florida, every day for 10 years. When he suddenly stopped showing up, the chef went looking for him, and ultimately saved his life.
Dallas' National Shrine Cathedral becomes a pilgrimage site as Catholics honor the 1531 apparition of the Virgin Mary.
Air Force Staff Sgt. Andrew Wolfe "has made extraordinary progress," his medical team said.
A North Texas couple tracked their stolen airport luggage across Dallas using an AirTag — only to learn police couldn't act on the data alone.
Nearly every day, hundreds of thousands of Texas students board a school bus.
Outdoor sirens are meant to warn Texans of tornadoes and floods. This summer's deadly flooding in Kerr County exposed how vulnerable many communities are, with sirens broken, outdated or missing.
It took Azellia Thompkins nearly a year to watch the video of her attempted suicide in the Scurry County jail. Now, she's hoping others will watch it.
The average wait for a bed in a maximum-security psychiatric facility in Texas is over eight months.
Texas Democratic Party Chairman Kendall Scudder discusses the last-minute primary shake-up in the Senate race after Rep. Jasmine Crockett entered the race.
Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick (R) discusses his new property tax reform plan. He also talks about his reaction to Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D) joining the U.S. Senate race in Texas.
Democratic Congresswoman Julie Johnson of Farmers Branch, tells Jack Fink her opinion on former Congressman Colin Allred's move to leave the U.S. Senate race and join the race for the 33rd Congressional District. Johnson explained her decision to run in the 33rd District, citing significant overlap with her current constituents and strong encouragement from the community.
Former Dallas Congressman Colin Allred discusses how he came to the decision to drop out of the U.S. Senate race and run for the 33rd Congressional district instead. Allred believes his prior experience in the Obama administration and six years in Congress positions will aid him in being more effective.
A ruling striking down emergency levies could force the federal government to return most of the tariff revenue it has collected this year, according to Penn Wharton.
Less than two days after Delta Air Lines offered $30,000 to each passenger on board the flight that crashed and flipped in Toronto on Monday afternoon, the company is facing its first two lawsuits in the incident — and they likely won't be the last.
Texas Agricultural Commissioner Sid Miller is calling for a statewide ban on non-water additives, such as fluoride, in the public water system.
Last year, over 16 million vehicles drove on North Texas toll roads without paying, accumulating more than $69 million in unpaid tolls.
Activists are calling for a nationwide boycott of Target stores following the company's decision to roll back its diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
Discount store chain Target says it's joining rival Walmart and a number of other prominent American brands in scaling back corporate diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
An investigation into the case of a Michigan man who contracted rabies after an organ transplant provided more details on the infection's origin.
The holiday season can mean festive lights, shopping for your children's gifts, and more time using technology.
A group of North Texas women has been working hard to preserve a style of dancing that had its heyday in the early part of the 20th century.
It's called H3N1, and it can not only cause more severe illness in older adults, but it's also proving to be resistant to flu vaccines.
A North Texas man serves the community as a full-time Crowley police officer; however, that young officer is the one who needs help after he received a life-threatening diagnosis over the summer.
Smith and other Main Street businesses complained to Frisco about the impact on business.
Rodeo Dallas, a popular but controversial Deep Ellum nightclub, is getting back in the saddle. In Uptown.
"This is a Texas-sized investment in the future of our great state," Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said in a statement.
American Airlines has announced plans to cut management and support roles, mainly at its headquarters in North Texas.
President Donald Trump's plan to cut record beef prices by importing more meat from Argentina is running into heated opposition from U.S. ranchers.
Moore, 39, is charged with third-degree felony home invasion, as well as misdemeanor counts of stalking and of breaking and entering.
President Trump hosted members of the 1980 U.S. Olympic men's hockey team — famous for defeating the Soviet Union in the "Miracle on Ice" — at a bill signing.
Marcus Johansson scored twice, Matt Boldy had a goal and two assists, and the Minnesota Wild beat the Dallas Stars 5-2.
As part of the NFL's Salute to Service initiative, four Dallas Cowboys players, four cheerleaders and team staff boarded military Blackhawk helicopters in Frisco, heading straight into the heart of Army country to honor the men and women who serve.
The University of Michigan appointed Biff Poggi as interim head coach after Sherrone Moore was terminated.
King Charles III says that his cancer treatment will be reduced in the new year because of early diagnosis, effective intervention and adherence to doctor's orders.
Paramount Skydance's $30 per share offer comes just days after Netflix agreed to buy parts of Warner Bros. in a deal valued at nearly $83 billion.
President Trump hosted the Kennedy Center Honors on Sunday after presenting medals to the 2025 Kennedy Center honorees during an Oval Office ceremony Saturday.
President Trump is hosting the Kennedy Center Honors on Sunday after presenting medals to the 2025 Kennedy Center honorees during an Oval Office ceremony Saturday.
Japanese officials said Jeremy O Harris, known for his Tony-nominated "Slave Play" and his role in the series "Emily in Paris," was arrested on the island of Okinawa on Nov. 16.
The Red Bull Flugtag Airshow returned to Las Colinas on Saturday after a 12-year hiatus. Teams are tasked with constructing a flying machine and putting it to the test. It's estimated that around 25,000 people attended the event.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit babies at Texas Health locations across North Texas celebrated Valentine's Day.
As Anthony Davis prepared for his debut game at the AAC, Dallas Mavericks fans took to the arena to protest the controversial trade.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
