Southwest passengers will soon buy assigned seat tickets as the carrier ends decades of open seating and other perks in the company's bid to save revenue.

The airline's iconic open seating policy is coming to a close, along with its offer of two free checked bags, after more than half a century.

Honeywell designed a new system that can detect blind spots similar to cars.

Hundreds of Southwest Airlines planes have new runway safety tech New software notifies pilots when they are moving too fast, flying too high, or are directed toward the wrong runway.

Southwest Airlines makes rule change following string of fires Southwest is notifying passengers that portable charging devices are no longer allowed to be stored in bags or overhead bins.

Southwest Airlines on Monday said it has added cockpit safety alerts to nearly its entire fleet of 800 aircraft.

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 enhances flight safety with Honeywell technology that alerts pilots about speed, height, and runway direction issues.

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

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 ...

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