Southwest Airlines add new safety measures nearly all planes. CBS-Chicago. Mon, June 16, 2025 at 10:14 PM UTC. Honeywell designed a new system that can detect blind spots similar to cars.

On July 10, 2025, Southwest Airlines Flight WN4563, a Boeing 737‑8H4, departed from Las Vegas (LAS) bound for Santa Barbara ...

Given the global aviation industry’s growing concern, Southwest’s move could prompt other U.S. airlines to implement similar safety measures. Recent incidents highlight growing concern. Dig deeper ...

Southwest Airlines on Monday said it has added cockpit safety alerts to nearly its entire fleet of 800 aircraft. The safety alert system, designed by Honeywell, sets off verbal and text warnings ...

Starting May 28, Southwest Airlines mandates visible portable chargers during flights to enhance safety, addressing risks of thermal runaway in lithium-ion batteries.

Southwest Airlines adds advanced cockpit alert system to its Boeing 737 fleet, enhancing safety amid recent near-miss incidents at U.S. airports.

Runway safety software deployed on Southwest Airlines' Boeing 737 fleet provides pilots with alerts during taxi, take-off and landing to prevent accidents.

Southwest Airlines has announced that it will be adding a cockpit-alert safety tool to almost all of its 800 aircraft. The Honeywell-designed “SmartRunway” and “SmartLanding” software warn ...

Southwest Airlines is implementing new restrictions surrounding portable batteries in the interest of passenger safety. The airliner is now prohibiting the use of portable batteries to charge ...

A Southwest Airlines Boeing 737 is pushed back from a gate at San Diego International Airport on August 24, 2024 in San Diego, California.. Photo: Getty Images Listen to this Article More info ...

“Nothing is more important to Southwest than the safety of its customers and employees.” Southwest’s new policy is set to take effect May 28. Other airlines may follow their lead.