45 h. ago Algorithms can predict rare kinds of failures in areas such as air traffic scheduling

On Dec. 21, 2022, just as peak holiday season travel was getting underway, Southwest Airlines went through a cascading series of failures in their scheduling, initially triggered by severe winter weather in the Denver area. But the problems spread through their network, and over the course of the next 10 days the crisis ended up stranding more than 2 million passengers and causing losses of $750 million for the airline.

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63 h. ago Southwest Airlines unveils new portable charger rule for passenger safety

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

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67 h. ago Southwest Airlines will require passengers to keep chargers visible due to fire risk

This year, there have been at least 22 incidents involving lithium batteries in air travel, according to data from the Federal Aviation Administration.

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3 d. ago Trump Administration Caps Flights in and Out of Newark Airport

Recent technology outages, staffing shortages among air traffic controllers and runway construction have caused significant disruptions and raised concerns about passenger safety.

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4 d. ago Bringing comfort to commutes: Students design mechanotherapeutic seat for bus drivers

Public transit operators keep cities moving, helping people get to work, attend medical appointments and access essential services. But while passenger safety is often in the spotlight, the health and well-being of drivers who spend long hours behind the wheel is frequently overlooked.

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7 d. ago US drops suit against Southwest Airlines over chronically delayed flights

US drops suit against Southwest Airlines over chronically delayed flights  Reuters

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3 w. ago The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights American Airlines, Alaska Air Group, Southwest Airlines, JetBlue Airways and SkyWest

The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights American Airlines, Alaska Air Group, Southwest Airlines, JetBlue Airways and SkyWest  Yahoo Finance

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3 w. ago Southwest Airlines continues brand revamp with new fare bundles, perks for top

Southwest Airlines continues brand revamp with new fare bundles, perks for top-tier fliers  Los Angeles Times

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3 w. ago Metro launches weapon detection system for Los Angeles transit passenger safety

Metro launches weapon detection system for Los Angeles transit passenger safety  CBS News

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4 w. ago American Airlines, Southwest, Alaska Air, and Boeing Q1 2025 Earnings Unveil US Trump Tariff Turmoil and Forecast Fears—What Frequent Flyers and Investors Must Know Now

American Airlines, Southwest, Alaska Air, and Boeing Q1 2025 Earnings Unveil US Trump Tariff Turmoil and Forecast Fears—What Frequent Flyers and Investors Must Know Now  Travel And Tour World

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last month American, Southwest, Alaska Air Pull 2025 Guidance. Airline Stocks Face More Turbulence Ahead.

American, Southwest, Alaska Air Pull 2025 Guidance. Airline Stocks Face More Turbulence Ahead.  Barron's

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last month American Airlines, Southwest, Alaska Air Pull 2025 Guidance. The Stocks Face More Turbulence.

American Airlines, Southwest, Alaska Air Pull 2025 Guidance. The Stocks Face More Turbulence.  Barron's

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last month Airline stocks are on watch after Southwest, American, and Alaska Air warn on softer demand trends (LUV:NYSE)

Airline stocks are on watch after Southwest, American, and Alaska Air warn on softer demand trends (LUV:NYSE)  Seeking Alpha

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