How Southwest Airlines Became The World's Largest Low-Cost Carrier
There are no other airlines in the United States like Southwest Airlines. Matter of fact, there are relatively few carriers ...
Southwest Airlines Will Begin Premium Cabin Retrofits "Mid-Year"
The airline will begin installing the new interiors on its Boeing 737-800s once the modifications have been approved by the ...
FAA officials weighed closing D.C. airport runway after close calls, sources say
Top FAA officials pushed to close one of Reagan National Airport's runways following two close calls, multiple sources told ...
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Southwest postpones start date for installing extra-legroom seats
The airline won't begin reconfiguring aircraft with extra-legroom seats until the middle of 2025. It had planned to start ...
D.C. Plane Crash Puts Spotlight on History of ‘Near Misses’ in the U.S.
The fatal D.C. plane crash has renewed focus on the recent history of crashes and near misses in U.S. airspace.
D.C. plane crash revives concerns about aviation safety and air traffic controller shortage
The fatal midair collision between an American Airlines passenger jet and an Army helicopter followed a string of near misses ...
FAA’s ground stop proves business needs a functioning government to thrive
—The FAA’s role is a reminder that the U.S. needs a functioning federal government to keep planes running on time, among many ...
Austin's air control staffing woes under scrutiny after D.C. crash
As recently as 2023, Austin was the site of a near collision between two planes and is one of the most understaffed air ...
FAA executive order follows a conservative talking point on diversity in aviation
Donald Trump ordered the immediate end to diversity, equity and inclusion programs in the Federal Aviation Administration.