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• FAA Recommends Hundreds Of Thousands In Penalties For American And Southwest Over Testing Lapses

  Published: Apr 11, 2026

  Section: Companies & Industry

  The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration has proposed civil fines against American Airlines and Southwest Airlines for allegedly violating federal drug and alcohol testing protocol...

• Rising Ancillary Costs Hit Central American Routes

  Published: Apr 9, 2026

  Section: Companies & Industry

  Southwest Airlines and Delta Air Lines have implemented a new round of checked bag fee increases, significantly raising the total cost of travel to Costa Rica. For passengers headi...

• Passengers Label Southwest's Updated "Customer of Size" Policy a "Slap in the Face" Following Viral Incidents

  Published: Mar 7, 2026

  Section: Lifestyle Hacks

  The travel experience for plus-size passengers has become a flashpoint for debate following Southwest Airlines’ implementation of its updated “Customer of Size” policy on January 2...

• Southwest Airlines Faces Intense Passenger Backlash Following Radical Shift in Seating Policies and Fee Structures

  Published: Mar 2, 2026

  Section: Banking & Finance

  A wave of consumer frustration has hit Southwest Airlines as the carrier implements a transition to assigned seating and premium cabin options. Frequent flyers have expressed signi...