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business27 minutes ago•4 min saved

Southwest eases second-seat rule for larger travelers, offering a free extra seat when available

Southwest rolled back part of its overweight-passenger policy, allowing gate agents to assign a free second seat for customers who need extra room on flights with adjacent seats; if two seats aren’t available, the traveler may be rebooked on a later flight. Passengers can request refunds for the extra seat within 90 days if the flight departed with an open seat and both seats were booked in the same fare class.

via CBS News|

#airline-policy #business #naafa

offbeat23 days ago•6 min saved

70-Pound Humanoid Robot Delays California Southwest Flight Over Battery Size

A Southwest Airlines flight from Oakland to San Diego was delayed by over an hour when Bebop, a 70-pound humanoid robot traveling for work, drew safety checks after its lithium battery exceeded the airline’s size limit and was confiscated; its transport case was too heavy, so the team bought the robot a separate seat, and Southwest is working to recover the battery before the next flight.

via NDTV|

#beboprobot #flight-delay #lithium-battery

business25 days ago•3 min saved

Farewell interrupted: Spirit's shutdown sparks impromptu retirement party

A Spirit Airlines pilot’s planned retirement flight was canceled when Spirit abruptly wound down operations. He flew home on Southwest and was greeted with an impromptu retirement celebration at Baltimore, including a water cannon salute, as Spirit announced an orderly wind-down after bailout talks failed.

via CBS News|

#aviation #baltimore #business

business25 days ago•2 min saved

Southwest salutes Spirit pilot’s retirement after abrupt shutdown

A Spirit Airlines pilot’s supposed final flight was canceled as Spirit began an abrupt wind-down; his son, a Southwest pilot, helped organize a retirement send-off in Baltimore with a water‑cannon salute and cheers, highlighting the aviation community’s support amid Spirit’s bankruptcy and funding struggles.

via The Guardian|

#aviation #bankruptcy #business

technology25 days ago•2 min saved

Robot Bebop Triggers Oakland Flight Delay Over Battery Size

A 70-pound humanoid robot named Bebop caused a runway delay at Oakland Airport when its lithium battery exceeded Southwest Airlines’ allowed size and was confiscated, delaying a flight to San Diego; the team plans to overnight replacement batteries for a Sunday appearance.

via ABC7 San Francisco|

#bebop #humanoid-robot #lithium-battery

travel25 days ago•35 min saved

Southwest crews give Spirit pilot a retirement sendoff he missed

After Spirit Airlines abruptly shut down, Capt. Jon Jackson missed his planned retirement flight. He traveled home as a passenger on a Southwest flight with his son, a Southwest first officer. Southwest crews organized a surprise upon landing in Baltimore—water-cannon salute, champagne at the gate, and cheers from staff and passengers—to honor the veteran pilot’s retirement, turning a sad day for the Spirit family into a meaningful aviation moment.

via Yahoo Creators|

#aviation-camaraderie #retirement-flight #southwest-airlines

technology26 days ago•3 min saved

Dancing Robot Bebop Delays Oakland–San Diego Southwest Flight

A humanoid robot named Bebop, rented for events, delayed a Southwest flight from Oakland to San Diego by about an hour while airline staff decided how to treat it as baggage; Southwest moved Bebop from the aisle to a window seat, removed its battery, and the plane proceeded to its destination.

via NBC Bay Area|

#bebop #oakland #robot

travel27 days ago•4 min saved

Robot’s oversized battery delays Southwest flight from Oakland to San Diego

A human-like robot brought on board a Southwest flight from Oakland to San Diego caused a brief delay when its lithium battery exceeded the allowable size and had to be checked, with the robot dancing at the gate before the plane arrived about an hour late in San Diego.

via Los Angeles Times|

#flight-delay #lithium-battery #oakland

business1 month ago•27 min saved

Southwest Q1 2026: Margin Gains and Record Revenues Drive Transformation

Southwest Airlines reported Q1 2026 results with record revenues of $7.2B, net income $227M ($0.45/sh), and an operating margin of 4.6%—up 8.1 points YoY—driven by its transformational plan and strong demand, generating $1.4B in cash from operations. Customer upgrades surged (~60%), loyalty enrollments rose, and fleet/product upgrades continued (assigned seating, larger overhead bins, Starlink Wi‑Fi). The company announced capacity shifts (suspending O’Hare and Dulles in June) and an ANA partnership, while guiding Q2 adjusted EPS of $0.35–$0.65 and maintaining about 2% full-year capacity growth; 2026 capex is expected to be $3.0–$3.5B. It ended Q1 with $3.3B cash, 2.2x leverage, and $1.25B of share repurchases.

via southwestairlinesinvestorrelations.com|

#airline-industry #business #earnings

business1 month ago•2 min saved

Southwest tilts to fees and higher revenue as Q1 profit returns

Southwest Airlines posted a Q1 profit of $227 million on $7.25 billion in revenue, boosted by ancillary fees after ending its open-seating policy. The airline guided Q2 earnings of 35–65 cents per share with flat to up to 1% capacity growth and expects unit revenues to rise about 16.5–18.5% year over year, while fuel costs remain a key headwind.

via CNBC|

#ancillary-revenue #business #earnings

us-news1 month ago•126 min saved

Southwest Planes Make Split-Second Move to Avert Collision Near Nashville

Two Southwest Airlines planes aborted landings near Nashville after gusty winds and a parallel runway takeoff put them on a near-collision path; TCAS alerts prompted evasive maneuvers and both aircraft landed safely, with the FAA investigating and reviewing radar-based separation rules.

via The Daily Beast|

#air-traffic-control #faa #nashville

transportation1 month ago•2 min saved

Go-around at Nashville prompts FAA investigation into Southwest conflict near BNA

Southwest Flight 507 executed a precautionary go-around at Nashville International Airport amid gusty winds to avoid a conflict with Flight 1152. Both crews followed ATC guidance and onboard alerts; 507 landed safely and 1152 continued to Knoxville. The FAA is investigating the incident.

via WSMV|

#faa #flight-507 #go-around

transportation1 month ago•2 min saved

Near-miss alert: Southwest jets 500 feet apart near Nashville

Two Southwest Airlines 737s came within about 500 feet of each other near Nashville International Airport after one plane aborted a landing and the other was cleared for takeoff; TCAS commanded evasive maneuvers and both jets landed safely, with the FAA investigating the incident.

via CBS News|

#faa-investigation #nashville #near-miss

world1 month ago•14 min saved

Southwest jets dodge Nashville near-miss; investigation underway

Two Southwest Airlines aircraft in Nashville performed evasive maneuvers to avoid a collision, with no injuries reported; authorities will review air-traffic communications and procedures to determine what caused the near-miss.

via AP News|

#air-traffic-control #aviation #nashville

travel1 month ago•3 min saved

Southwest Tightens In-Flight Portable-Charger Rules

Southwest Airlines will limit passengers to one lithium-battery-powered portable charger per person starting April 20, with a maximum capacity of 100Wh; chargers must be carried on or stored under the seat, with no storage in overhead bins and no charging from in-seat outlets, in response to a rise in lithium-battery fires on flights.

via The New York Times|

#air-travel-safety #carry-on-policies #lithium-batteries