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3:39pm, 30th March, 2019

Iran calls emergency in flood-threatened southwest province

Iran said on Saturday it faced an emergency in a southwestern province threatened by flooding and worked to evacuate dozens of villages as forecasters predicted more of the heavy rains that have killed at least 45 people this week, state media report...

Southwest cuts forecast for revenue performance measure after 737 Max groundings

5:59am, 27th March, 2019

Business

Southwest cuts forecast for revenue performance measure after 737 Max groundings

Southwest Airlines Co said on Wednesday the recent groundings of Boeing 737 MAX planes would lead to its first-quarter revenue per available seat mile coming in below its previous forecast.

Southwest 737 MAX makes emergency landing, says computer system not to blame

10:25pm, 26th March, 2019

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Southwest 737 MAX makes emergency landing, says computer system not to blame

A Southwest Airlines Co Boeing 737 MAX 8 heading to the California desert for parking during a global ban of the aircraft made an emergency landing on Tuesday due to an engine-related problem shortly after take-off, the carrier said.

U.S. airlines prepare for 737 MAX tests, Southwest parks jets near desert

4:37pm, 23rd March, 2019

Business

U.S. airlines prepare for 737 MAX tests, Southwest parks jets near desert

Teams from the three U.S. airlines that own 737 MAX jets were heading to Boeing Co's factory in Renton, Washington, to review a software upgrade on Saturday, even as Southwest Airlines Co began parking its 34 MAXs near the California desert.

Southwest waives charges on fare differences for customers wanting off 737 MAX

12:52pm, 13th March, 2019

US

Southwest waives charges on fare differences for customers wanting off 737 MAX

Southwest Airlines Co, the world's largest operator of the Boeing Co 737 MAX 8 with 34 jets, said on Wednesday it is waiving any fare-difference charges for customers who wish to switch to another aircraft.

FAA warns Southwest, union prolonged dispute could pose safety concerns

6:55pm, 8th March, 2019

Business

FAA warns Southwest, union prolonged dispute could pose safety concerns

The Federal Aviation Administration warned Southwest Airlines Co and a union representing its mechanics in a letter on Friday that their prolonged contract dispute could pose safety concerns.

Southwest says mechanics' disruption costing millions weekly

5:48pm, 5th March, 2019

Business

Southwest says mechanics' disruption costing millions weekly

A dispute with its mechanics union is costing Southwest Airlines Co millions of dollars in lost revenues a week as well as millions of dollars in costs related to flight cancellations and delays, chief executive Gary Kelly said on Tuesday.

Southwest says recent mechanics' disruption costing millions weekly

9:40am, 5th March, 2019

Business

Southwest says recent mechanics' disruption costing millions weekly

Southwest Airlines Co's Chief Executive Gary Kelly said on Tuesday that the recent disruption caused by its mechanics union is costing the company millions of dollars a week in lost revenues and millions of dollars in additional costs related to...

Southwest takes mechanics union to court over flight disruption

11:29pm, 28th February, 2019

US

Southwest takes mechanics union to court over flight disruption

Southwest Airlines filed a lawsuit against its mechanics union on Thursday, accusing the workers of an illegal campaign to disrupt operations in order to improve their position in prolonged labor talks.

Southwest CEO says mechanics deserve new contract, but company wants 'flexibility'

1:55pm, 23rd February, 2019

Business

Southwest CEO says mechanics deserve new contract, but company wants 'flexibility'

Southwest Airlines Co's mechanics, who have been in labor contract talks for more than six years, deserve a new deal that makes them among the best paid in the airline industry, but the low-cost U.S. carrier needs "more supplier flexibility" in...

U.S. FAA investigates Southwest over baggage weight discrepancies: WSJ

7:53pm, 18th February, 2019

US

U.S. FAA investigates Southwest over baggage weight discrepancies: WSJ

The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration is investigating Southwest Airlines Co for widespread failure to accurately track the combined weight of checked bags loaded onto its jets, the Wall Street Journal reported on Monday.

1:27pm, 18th February, 2019

US

FAA investigates Southwest over baggage weight discrepancies: WSJ

The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration is investigating Southwest Airlines Co for widespread failure to accurately track the combined weight of checked bags loaded onto its jets, according to a Wall Street Journal report on Monday.

U.S. safety board to hold hearing on fatal Southwest engine explosion

7:32am, 14th November, 2018

US

U.S. safety board to hold hearing on fatal Southwest engine explosion

The U.S. National Transportation Safety Board is set to hold an investigative hearing on Wednesday about a midair incident in April during which an engine on a Southwest Airlines Boeing 737 exploded over Pennsylvania, killing one passenger.

Southwest to allow only dogs, cats as emotional support animals

11:35am, 14th August, 2018

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Southwest to allow only dogs, cats as emotional support animals

Southwest Airlines Co would limit emotional support animals to only dogs and cats on its flights and will allow one per passenger, the U.S. airline said on Tuesday as it updated its service animal policies.

U.S. safety board to hold hearing on fatal Southwest engine failure

2:14pm, 24th July, 2018

US

U.S. safety board to hold hearing on fatal Southwest engine failure

The National Transportation Safety Board said on Tuesday it will hold an investigative hearing in November about a midair incident in April in which an engine on a Southwest Airlines Boeing 737 exploded over Pennsylvania, killing one passenger.

Syrian army advances in southwest against IS militants

6:56am, 24th July, 2018

World

Syrian army advances in southwest against IS militants

The Syrian army has captured some areas held by Islamic State fighters in a region of the southwest near the border with the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights, state media said on Tuesday.

Assad defies United States, presses assault in southwest Syria

7:15pm, 22nd June, 2018

World

Assad defies United States, presses assault in southwest Syria

BEIRUT (Reuters) - Syrian government helicopters dropped barrel bombs on opposition areas of the country's southwest on Friday for the first time in a year, a war monitor and rebel officials said, in defiance of U.S. demands that President Basha...