'Close call' between Southwest plane, medical helicopter to be investigated

The U.S. National Transportation Safety Board said on Sunday, Nov. 2 it is sending a team to investigate an Oct. 29 close ...
Yahoo

Southwest Airlines flies first plane with secondary cockpit barrier

Southwest Airlines began Friday flying its first jet with a secondary barrier to the flight deck designed to prevent intrusions. The plane ‒ a Boeing 737 MAX 8 which was delivered in recent days ‒ ...

Southwest Airlines surprises flyers with its new and unusual boarding process — here’s who gets on the plane first

Southwest Airlines has been making a range of changes, with the carrier now charging for checked luggage and eliminating its famous open seating policy in favor of assigned seats. From Jan. 27, 2026, ...
CNN

Southwest Airlines’ new planes fly with barrier to protect the cockpit when the door is opened mid-flight

Southwest Airlines’ newest jets are now flying with a barrier that can protect the cockpit when pilots need to open the door during flight, according to the airline. The company’s first Boeing 737 ...
Local 12 WKRC Cincinnati

Airline reveals first plane with new barrier to protect cockpit from passengers

CINCINNATI (WKRC) - One of the country's leading airlines announced its newest planes would be outfitted with an extra security measure - a gate to prevent passengers from storming into the cockpit.
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Southwest pilot suffers medical emergency on flight, off-duty pilot helps land plane

An off-duty pilot jumped into action Wednesday after a Southwest Airlines pilot suffered a medical emergency mid-flight, airline officials said. Southwest Flight 6013 had just taken off for its trip ...