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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.

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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

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

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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.

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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.

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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

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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

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.

Tribune News Service

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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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

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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

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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.

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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

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

CDC considering revising mask mandate this year

Benzinga

Icahn Raises His Bid On Southwest Gas to $82/share

Billionaire investor Carl Icahn increased his bid for Southwest Gas Holdings Inc (NYSE:SWX) to $82.50 a share, an increase of 10% from the prior $75/share. Representing a premium of 27% over the price on Oct. 13, the day before, a $75-a-share bid was announced by Icahn. Southwest’s board had unanimously rejected the previous offer in…

Benzinga

Evercore ISI Upgrades This Domestic Carrier, Calls It Margin Focused

Evercore ISI analyst Duane Pfenningwerth upgraded Southwest Airlines Co (NYSE:LUV) to Outperform from In-Line with an unchanged price target of $48. Pfenningwerth mentions that some of his recovery hopes have been delivered as leisure demand is recovering "vigorously" as the omicron panic has receded, but fuel prices in the triple digits per barrel merit…

Chicago Tribune

Aerolíneas ofrecen gratificaciones de 10,000 dólares para atraer nuevos empleados

Las aerolíneas se apresuran a contratar trabajadores para anticipar el regreso de los viajeros al cielo, y algunas ofrecen incentivos para tratar de atraer a nuevos empleados.

Tribune News Service

In-flight alcohol returns to Southwest flights

Southwest Airlines brought alcohol back to in-flight service Wednesday, nearly two years after it removed its on-board booze because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Inverse

This one innovation could make sure flights are never delayed again

Updated algorithms and increased data sharing could improve flight reliability amid a fragile system, scientists say.

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