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Court records show that none of the plaintiffs actually flew on a MAX aircraft during that period but instead traveled on Southwest’s 737-700 and 737-800 jets.

The two carriers formalized their partnership in January 2025, following an initial Memorandum of Understanding signed in September 2024.

Southwest is adding a new airline to its list of global partners. In September, the Dallas-based airline debuted a partnership with Icelandair.

The Department of Transportation has dropped a lawsuit against Southwest over flight delays brought by the Biden administration in January.

In a September Investor Day presentation, the airline shared that its average turnaround time was 49 minutes, the shortest of any major U.S. carrier.

This lone star serves as the central emblem, directly referencing the “Lone Star State” nickname of Texas, Southwest’s home.

Southwest expects to retrofit the interiors of more than 800 aircraft over eight months. These modifications are expected to begin on May 1.

The “Heart” livery was part of a broader brand refresh, which included updates to Southwest’s airport signage, digital platforms, and employee uniforms.

The Boeing 737-800 – operating flight 3278 from Orlando, Florida to Albany, New York – “began its takeoff roll on a taxiway.”

Citing overstaffing at four of its stations, Southwest is eliminating a total of 120 positions. This move comes on the heels of its first-ever mass layoffs.