Southwest is ditching its unassigned seat policy for the first time

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Southwest Airlines said Thursday that it will join almost every other major airline in assigning seats prior to boarding.

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A Southwest jet was just 150 feet above the ocean before being told to pull up, reports say

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The Southwest Airlines plane (not pictured) had been due to land in Tampa.

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Southwest Airlines blames the boiling summer heat for exploding soda cans that have injured 20 flight attendants

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Southwest Airlines flight attendants are being attacked by exploding soda cans.

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Southwest Airlines is teaming up with Archer to give passengers electric flying taxis

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Archer's Midnight eVTOL.
Southwest Airlines said it plans to use Archer Aviation's Midnight eVTOL for passenger flights.

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Airlines got too confident, and now they are paying the price despite record-breaking travel

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Southwest and American have recently announced profit outlook adjustments despite travel booming.

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A Southwest flight appeared to take off from a closed runway that had a vehicle on it without being cleared by air traffic control

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Southwest Airlines Boeing 737-76N prepares for takeoff at Los Angeles International Airport on March 16, 2024 in Los Angeles, California.
A Southwest Airlines Boeing 737.

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Southwest is under pressure to make big changes to its planes, flights, and bag rules: Here's what they could all look like

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Southwest Airlines said it will make changes amid pressure from an activist firm, but the CEO is not resigning.

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A Southwest pilot nearly crashed his flight into the ocean: report

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A Southwest Airlines Boeing 737 MAX 8 jet takes departs from San Diego International Airport en route to Denver on January 13, 2024 in San Diego, California.
A Southwest Airlines Boeing 737 Max.

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A Southwest Boeing 737 Max experienced a rare but serious 'Dutch roll,' and has now been out of service for 2 weeks

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A Southwest Airlines Boeing 737 MAX 8 jet takes departs from San Diego International Airport en route to Denver on January 13, 2024 in San Diego, California.
A Southwest Airlines Boeing 737 Max.

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An activist investor with a new $1.9 billion stake in Southwest is calling for big changes at the airline

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Southwest passenger checking in.
Southwest's stock price has struggled since the pandemic started. Elliott Investment Management says its proposed changes could push shares 77% higher.

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