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travel6 days 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

technology26 days 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

travel1 month ago•6 min saved

Southwest’s Customer-of-Size Policy Sparks Backlash After Miami Incident

A Southwest passenger at MIA was told she might need to buy an extra seat because of a new January 2026 policy that allows staff to determine seat fit by eyeballing a passenger. The passenger, Linda Hyde, says she could fit in one seat and had recently flown full, single-seat flights. Southwest later updated the policy to require an extra seat only if the flight is full and to offer extra seats at no cost when available, with refunds contingent on fullness. The incident drew criticism from disability advocates and prompted inquiries to Southwest and the DOT, which notes airlines aren’t required to provide more than one seat per ticket; the case underscores ongoing debates over how size and seating are handled in air travel.

via Miami Herald|

#customer-of-size #extra-seat #miami-international-airport

business1 month 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

offbeat2 months 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

business2 months 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

business2 months 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

technology2 months 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

travel2 months 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

technology2 months 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

travel2 months 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

business2 months 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

business2 months 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-news2 months 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

transportation2 months 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