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Pilot shortages add to US travel chaos as airlines struggle to meet demand

Southwest pilots picket in Dallas over stalled contract talks as American Airlines ends service to three cities

The Guardian - US

Pilots picket as airline unions leverage summer travel woes

There's a shortage of pilots at many airlines, and pilot unions are demanding higher pay in contract negotiations

The Independent UK

Southwest Airlines pilots at Dallas Love Field: ‘Our passengers and pilots deserve better’

More than 1,300 Southwest Airlines pilots protested the carrier at Dallas Love Field on Tuesday amid tense contract negotiations, holding signs that read “Our passengers and pilots deserve better” and “Southwest’s operation: From first to worst.”

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‘Incredibly outdated’: Doctors call out airlines for lack of medical supplies on planes

‘We shouldn’t have to be dependent on another passenger having these in case of emergency,’ writes frustrated MD

The Independent UK

Southwest Picks Astronics To Provide Latest Generation Of In-Seat Power System

Astronics Corp (NASDAQ:ATRO) has secured a contract from Southwest Airlines Co (NYSE:LUV) to provide EMPOWER Passenger In-Seat Power System for installation on 475 Boeing Co (NYSE:BA) 737 MAX-7 and MAX-8 aircraft. Financial terms not disclosed. The award is part of Southwest's recently announced cabin upgrade initiative to enhance the customer experience. The system configuration selected by Southwest will provide 60W…

Benzinga

Sacramento woman sentenced to 15 months in prison for punching Southwest flight attendant over mask mandate

A California woman who knocked out a flight attendant’s teeth because she didn’t want to put her mask on properly was sentenced Friday to 15 months in prison.

Tribune News Service

California woman sentenced to 15 months for punching Southwest Airlines flight attendant

The passenger who knocked out two of the Southwest worker’s teeth was also ordered to pay more than $26,000 in restitution

The Independent UK

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Prepare for sticker shock if you are traveling this summer

If you haven't booked your summer vacation plans, you are already too late to snag the best deals, according to travel experts

The Independent UK

This refreshing airline amenity is making a comeback

Many airlines, including Southwest Airlines and Delta Air Lines, have resumed full beverage, alcohol and in-flight meal services since cutting refreshment offerings early on in the pandemic

The Independent UK

Southwest Airlines spending $2 billion on faster Wi-Fi, bigger overhead bins, plugs

DALLAS — Dallas-based Southwest Airlines will spend $2 billion on customer perks such as faster wireless internet, larger overhead bins for carry-on luggage and USB plugs at every seat for charging devices as it prepares for a travel boom.

Tribune News Service

Denver airport's concourse expansion opens soon — and Southwest Airlines already has plans to grow

DENVER — Southwest Airlines has been gearing up to expand in a big way at Denver International Airport — and now it’s got more than a dozen new gates to pull it off.

Tribune News Service

Major airlines turn focus to hiring as pilots age out of the industry

As pilots age out of the industry nationwide, major airlines are vying to get ahead of the staffing problem.

Tribune News Service

Couple has sweet impromptu wedding on Southwest flight while travelling to Las Vegas

Pam and Jeremy decided to get married on a whim during their flight

The Independent UK

Couple gets married on plane after missing flight connection to Vegas

The minister wore a sash of Southwest snack packets for a sense of occasion

The Independent UK

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Airline ticket prices are rising and it’s only going to get harder to find cheap flights

DALLAS — Travel is back, but airline tickets aren’t quite what travelers remember.

The Independent UK

Airlines want to bring back passengers banned over masks

Remember all those thousands of passengers that airlines banned for not wearing face masks

The Independent UK

EXPLAINER: What happens in the post-mask world of travel?

A ruling by a judge in Florida means the federal requirement to wear masks on airplanes and public transportation is gone

The Independent UK

Southwest pilots' union says fatigue is a safety problem

Pilots at Southwest Airlines say fatigue from poor scheduling is a growing problem and is raising safety concerns

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The Independent UK

Man arrested for exposing himself and masturbating four times in front of female passenger on Southwest flight

Man claims he had taken the permission of the woman passenger who was seated next to him

The Independent UK

Airlines reduce cancellations, but US flight problems linger

Air travelers in the U.S. are getting a break after a bad weekend that left thousands of flyers stranded

Benzinga

6 Best Transportation Stocks To Buy Right Now: FedEx, UPS And More

Airlines and cruise line stocks have had an extremely volatile couple of years since the pandemic completely shut down global travel back in 2020. Travel industries still haven't recovered to their pre-pandemic levels. In addition, ongoing supply chain issues have created extreme volatility in transportation prices among railroad, trucking and…

The Independent UK

Planeload of passengers votes on name for little girl’s teddy bear

Young passenger whittled down stuffed animal’s name from more than 100 suggestions

Tribune News Service

Southwest Airlines asks whether you’ll pay more for same-day flight changes, credit transfers

DALLAS — Southwest Airlines is adding a new airfare option called “Wanna Get Away Plus” that allows customers to transfer flight credits to others or take an earlier or later flight to the same city on the same day.

The Independent UK

Man seen in video punching airline staff arrested and charged with battery

‘As a result of this inexcusable attack, the individual has been banned from flying with Southwest Airlines,’ company says

The Independent UK

Lawsuit from jetBlue pilots claims face masks cause claustrophobia and are ‘totally ineffective’

CDC considering revising mask mandate this year

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