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national4 days ago•2 min saved

Southwest flight attendant dies in Hawaii layover as police investigate

A 50-year-old Southwest Airlines flight attendant, Jenny Lupton, died during a layover in Honolulu, with the Honolulu Police Department opening an unattended-death investigation. The airline is cooperating and offering support to her family; Lupton had 29 years in the profession and leaves a 15-year-old son. Family members say they don’t believe it was suicide and are seeking answers, while state authorities in Hawaii and Oklahoma coordinate on the case.

via USA Today|

#flight-attendant #hawaii #investigation

local4 days ago•1 min saved

Family seeks answers as HPD probes death of Southwest flight attendant in Waikiki

Honolulu police continue investigating the death of 50-year-old Jenny Lupton, a Southwest Airlines flight attendant from Oklahoma, who was found in Waikiki on Aug. 20. Lupton’s family questions the circumstances and has asked the Oklahoma Attorney General to advocate for a fuller investigation, saying they do not believe she harmed herself. HPD’s Homicide Detail is interviewing witnesses, reviewing surveillance video, and examining evidence, with no confirmed manner of death and information being withheld to protect the integrity of the investigation.

via Hawaii News Now|

#hawaii #homicide-investigation #jenny-lupton

local4 days ago•1 min saved

Oklahoma-born Southwest flight attendant found dead in Hawaii as investigation opens

A Southwest Airlines flight attendant from Moore, Oklahoma, was found dead in Waikiki, Hawaii, prompting Honolulu police to open an unattended death investigation; the cause of death is not yet known, and Southwest Airlines has offered condolences and support to the family and coworkers.

via KOCO|

#flight-attendant #hawaii #local

crime4 days ago•4 min saved

Oklahoma flight attendant dies in Hawaii hotel fall; police investigate

An Oklahoma-based Southwest Airlines flight attendant, 50-year-old Jenny Lupton, was found dead after reportedly falling from the 24th-floor balcony of the Hilton Hawaiian Village in Waikiki. Honolulu police opened an unattended death investigation and are reviewing more than 70 hotel cameras; Lupton’s family says foul play is possible as they await more information.

via Fox News|

#crime #hawaii #lupton

world4 days ago•14 min saved

Southwest Flight Attendant Found Dead in Waikiki Hotel During Layover

A 50-year-old Southwest Airlines flight attendant, Jenny Lupton, was found dead around 6 a.m. Thursday in her 24th-floor Waikiki hotel room, with authorities suggesting she may have fallen from the balcony. A hotel employee discovered her body near a dumpster as police review surveillance footage; Lupton’s family says they doubt it was suicide and seek answers. Lupton had worked for Southwest for 29 years and left behind a 15-year-old son.

via The Daily Beast|

#flight-attendant #hawaii #layover

local5 days ago•1 min saved

Honolulu police open unattended-death probe into Waikiki flight attendant's death

Honolulu police opened an unattended-death investigation after Southwest Airlines flight attendant Jenny Lupton, a Oklahoma native, was found dead in Waikiki; authorities have not released further details about the circumstances.

via Hawaii News Now|

#hawaii #local #police-investigation

business12 days ago•14 min saved

Southwest’s Identity Shakeup Tests a Cult-Like Loyalty

Activist investor Elliott Management has reshaped Southwest into a more traditional, higher-fee carrier, eroding some of its historic perks. Despite mixed in-flight experiences—boarding changes, limited power, slow Wi‑Fi, and other product issues—the airline still retains a devoted customer base described as a 'cult of LUV,' suggesting loyalty may outlast the brand’s transformation even as profits improve.

via Live and Let's Fly|

#airline-industry #branding #business

us-news18 days ago•22 min saved

Young traveler dies aboard Dallas-to-L.A. flight; cause under investigation

A 22-year-old man identified as Rain McMillan Walmsley died after suffering a medical emergency aboard Southwest Airlines Flight 958 from Dallas to Los Angeles; despite CPR and swift medical response on landing at LAX, he was pronounced dead and the cause of death has not yet been determined as investigators and the county medical examiner continue the inquiry.

via New York Post|

#air-travel #death #flight-958

us-news19 days ago•22 min saved

Passenger Dies After In-Flight Medical Emergency En Route to LAX

A Southwest Airlines flight from Dallas to LAX suffered a mid-flight medical emergency during which crew and bystanders performed CPR; the passenger died after the plane landed at Los Angeles International Airport, with medics unable to revive him and officials not yet releasing the victim’s identity or the cause of death.

via New York Post|

#cpr #lax #los-angeles

business25 days ago•40 min saved

FAA clears Boeing 737 MAX 7, paving the way for Southwest’s launch

The FAA granted certification to Boeing’s smallest 737 MAX variant, the MAX 7, after more than four years of delays, with Southwest Airlines slated as the launch customer and the first deliveries imminent; the MAX 7 seats about 135–160 passengers (up to 172 in high-density layouts) and can fly up to 4,300 miles, enabling longer, thinner routes, while certification delays stemmed from updates to flight-control software, alerting systems, and a redesigned engine anti-ice system; Boeing has built around 30 MAX 7s and 9 MAX 10s, and certification for the MAX 10 is expected soon.

via The Points Guy|

#737-max-7 #aviation-industry #boeing

travel25 days ago•1 min saved

Southwest Flight 1243 Encounters Nose Gear Tire Pressure Loss at Midway

A Southwest Airlines flight from Fort Myers to Chicago Midway landed with both nose gear tires losing air pressure. Mechanics changed the tires and the aircraft was towed to the gate, with firefighters on scene; no injuries were reported and Southwest said the incident is under investigation.

via ABC7 Chicago|

#aviation-incident #landing #midway-airport

immigration1 month ago•1 min saved

ICE detains Southwest Airlines flight attendant at Nashville airport over visa overstay

ICE confirmed that Lorenzo Thompson, a Jamaican citizen and Southwest Airlines flight attendant, was arrested at Nashville International Airport and is in ICE custody awaiting immigration proceedings after overstaying a lawful admission by about five years; the union representing Southwest flight attendants says it is monitoring the situation and providing support.

via USA Today|

#flight-attendant #ice #immigration

business1 month ago•3 min saved

Southwest Ships Jet Fuel from Texas to California to Guard West Coast Supply

Southwest shipped about 12.6 million gallons of jet fuel from Houston to Los Angeles via the Panama Canal this spring to ease a West Coast supply crunch as jet-fuel prices surged, aided by a Jones Act waiver; the move reflects volatile costs squeezing airline earnings and contributing to higher fares and slower capacity growth across the industry.

via CNBC|

#business #fuel-prices #jet-fuel

travel1 month ago•5 min saved

Standing After Landing Sparks Airline Etiquette Debate

Southwest Airlines’ playful post about not getting off faster by standing as soon as the seatbelt sign turns off has reignited a debate about post‑landing manners. Etiquette experts say the impulse to stretch or grab bags is common for comfort and efficiency, but standing in the aisle too early can block others and invade personal space. The consensus is to remain seated until it’s safe, calmly collect belongings, and rely on flight attendants to maintain order as deplaning proceeds.

via Fox News|

#airlines #deplaning #etiquette

technology2 months ago•11 min saved

Airlines Deploy Second Cockpit Barrier for Pilot Bathroom Breaks

American Airlines has begun using the Installed Physical Secondary Barrier (IPSB) to secure the flight deck when pilots leave for bathroom breaks. The IPSB has been installed on newly delivered aircraft since August 2025 and American started using it on June 18, 2026, becoming the second major US carrier to deploy the system after Southwest; retrofits of existing planes aren’t planned, so only a small portion of the fleet will have it for now. While intended to deter cockpit intrusions and satisfy safety recommendations, some observers question its overall impact, noting the reinforced doors and procedures already provide strong protection, with crew training now in place to operate the barrier.

via One Mile at a Time|

#american-airlines #cockpit-barrier #faa