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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US flight prices are over $200 cheaper than they were 30 years ago when adjusting for inflation. Here's why it doesn't feel like it.

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Americans aren't happy with flight prices, but they're much more affordable than they used to be.

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Delta has the best first class and Southwest has the best economy seats — see JD Power's airline rankings

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The Airbus A321neo.
Delta's domestic first-class seats on board an Airbus A321neo.

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It isn't just Boeing that's bleeding billions — major US airlines are hemorrhaging cash too

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A Boeing manufacturing plant.

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Southwest is leaving 4 cities this year as it deals with Boeing's 737 Max crisis — see the list

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Southwest Max 8 in Honolulu with the ATC tower in background.
Southwest Airlines expects just 20 Boeing 737 Max 8 deliveries this year.

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An engine cover rips off a Southwest Airlines Boeing 737, forcing an emergency landing

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Southwest Airlines plane on the runway at Love Field in Dallas, TX
A Southwest Airlines jet on the runway at Dallas Love Field.

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