FAA certifies new Boeing passenger plane, opening up possible new routes | ChicagoLIVE
The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration has certified the new Boeing 737 'MAX 7' jetliner, allowing the plane to begin service. Travel expert Clint Henderson from The Points Guy explains why this certification is important and how it will affect passengers.
The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration has certified the new Boeing 737 'MAX 7' jetliner, allowing the plane to begin service. Travel expert Clint Henderson from The Points Guy explains why this certification is important and how it will affect passengers.
ICE detains Southwest Airlines flight attendant at work
Supporters and labor organizations are rallying to raise awareness after ICE agents detained a Southwest Airlines flight attendant following a work flight. Lorenzo Thompson, a Jamaican national, was taken into custody on July 14 at Nashville International Airport.
Supporters and labor organizations are rallying to raise awareness after ICE agents detained a Southwest Airlines flight attendant following a work flight. Lorenzo Thompson, a Jamaican national, was taken into custody on July 14 at Nashville International Airport.
No Fly Zone: Robot passenger at Love Field prompts Southwest Airlines to ban 'bots
The first step for robot-kind in the aviation world will have to wait after Southwest Airlines banned human-like robots from its flights. The move was prompted after a man bought his robot companion a ticket from Dallas Love Field to Las Vegas.
The first step for robot-kind in the aviation world will have to wait after Southwest Airlines banned human-like robots from its flights. The move was prompted after a man bought his robot companion a ticket from Dallas Love Field to Las Vegas.
These airlines rank the best (and worst) for customer satisfaction in 2026
Major U.S. airlines have defied the odds and seen notable customer satisfaction gains over the past year, despite heavy cancellations, delays and increased fees.
Major U.S. airlines have defied the odds and seen notable customer satisfaction gains over the past year, despite heavy cancellations, delays and increased fees.
Southwest ending open seating: Travel expert breaks down the policy shift | ChicagoLIVE
Southwest Airlines is officially moving to assigned seating, a major departure from the "open seating" brand that defined the airline for decades. Travel expert and author Brandon Blewett joins the show to discuss the financial motives behind this move and how it will fundamentally change the Southwest passenger experience.
Southwest Airlines is officially moving to assigned seating, a major departure from the "open seating" brand that defined the airline for decades. Travel expert and author Brandon Blewett joins the show to discuss the financial motives behind this move and how it will fundamentally change the Southwest passenger experience.
Near collision involving Southwest Airlines jet
A Southwest airline jet heading to Las Vegas from southern California took a dramatic plunge shortly after takeoff.
A Southwest airline jet heading to Las Vegas from southern California took a dramatic plunge shortly after takeoff.
Meta crackdown, new Southwest destination & Frontier backlash | Business News
Business News: Meta is cracking down on unoriginal content, a new study reveals only 51% of U.S. households are middle class, free office snacks may be on the chopping block due to President Trump's tax law, Southwest Airlines is extending its flight service to the Caribbean, and some Frontier Airlines customers are fired up over the carrier's request to tip flight attendants FOX 32's Good Day Chicago starts your morning off with the latest breaking news from across the area.
Business News: Meta is cracking down on unoriginal content, a new study reveals only 51% of U.S. households are middle class, free office snacks may be on the chopping block due to President Trump's tax law, Southwest Airlines is extending its flight service to the Caribbean, and some Frontier Airlines customers are fired up over the carrier's request to tip flight attendants FOX 32's Good Day Chicago starts your morning off with the latest breaking news from across the area.
Southwest Airlines ends era of free checked bags
Are you flying Southwest? Well checking a bag on the airline will now cost you.
Are you flying Southwest? Well checking a bag on the airline will now cost you.
Bags will no longer fly free: Reaction to Southwest policy change
Southwest Airlines announced another major change this week to its policies, marking the third of its kind in recent months.
Southwest Airlines announced another major change this week to its policies, marking the third of its kind in recent months.
Southwest plane narrowly avoids crash with jet at Chicago?s Midway Airport
A Southwest Airlines flight had to abort its landing Tuesday morning at Chicago?s Midway International Airport to avoid a collision with another plane that mistakenly entered the runway.
A Southwest Airlines flight had to abort its landing Tuesday morning at Chicago?s Midway International Airport to avoid a collision with another plane that mistakenly entered the runway.
Southwest Airlines plane nearly collides with jet at Chicago's Midway Airport
A Southwest Airlines plane narrowly avoided colliding with another plane on Tuesday morning at Chicago?s Midway International Airport.
A Southwest Airlines plane narrowly avoided colliding with another plane on Tuesday morning at Chicago?s Midway International Airport.
2 planes narrowly miss collision at Chicago?s Midway Airport
A Southwest Airlines plane narrowly avoided colliding with another plane on Tuesday morning at Chicago?s Midway International Airport.
A Southwest Airlines plane narrowly avoided colliding with another plane on Tuesday morning at Chicago?s Midway International Airport.
Southwest Airlines to cut 15% of its workforce in its first-ever mass layoffs
The Dallas-based airline says its “workforce reductions" of 1,750 jobs will focus mainly on corporate overhead and leadership positions, including senior leadership and directors.
The Dallas-based airline says its “workforce reductions" of 1,750 jobs will focus mainly on corporate overhead and leadership positions, including senior leadership and directors.
Passenger recounts Southwest descent 150 feet above Courtney Campbell Causeway: 'I'm going to die'
FOX 13 is getting a first look from inside the Southwest plane that descended too low, just 150 feet above the Courtney Campbell Causeway, on July 14.
FOX 13 is getting a first look from inside the Southwest plane that descended too low, just 150 feet above the Courtney Campbell Causeway, on July 14.
How Boeing's latest crisis could affect your summer travel plans
The CEO of Boeing surprised lawmakers when he told them his company has not taken any new orders in two months. The airplane maker is also struggling to fill current orders. That puts more pressure on its customers, including Dallas-based Southwest Airlines.
The CEO of Boeing surprised lawmakers when he told them his company has not taken any new orders in two months. The airplane maker is also struggling to fill current orders. That puts more pressure on its customers, including Dallas-based Southwest Airlines.
Southwest Airlines celebrates 53rd birthday with $53 one-way tickets
Southwest Airlines is celebrating its 53rd birthday by offering one-way tickets for as low as $53.
Southwest Airlines is celebrating its 53rd birthday by offering one-way tickets for as low as $53.
Airlines file lawsuit over Biden's 'hidden junk fees' crackdown
U.S. airlines, including American, Delta, and United, have filed a lawsuit against the Biden administration to overturn a new rule requiring upfront fee transparency, arguing it overreaches authority and confuses consumers, while the Transportation Department vows to defend against what it calls "hidden junk fees."
U.S. airlines, including American, Delta, and United, have filed a lawsuit against the Biden administration to overturn a new rule requiring upfront fee transparency, arguing it overreaches authority and confuses consumers, while the Transportation Department vows to defend against what it calls "hidden junk fees."
Across America: Woman found in overhead bin on Southwest flight
When you fly Southwest, you get to pick your own seat. But one woman took that a little too literally.
When you fly Southwest, you get to pick your own seat. But one woman took that a little too literally.
Caught on camera: Fistfight breaks out on Southwest Airlines flight
A brawl breaks out thousands of feet in the air, with at least two men engaged in a fistfight on a Hawaii-bound Southwest Airlines flight from Oakland.
A brawl breaks out thousands of feet in the air, with at least two men engaged in a fistfight on a Hawaii-bound Southwest Airlines flight from Oakland.
Southwest Airlines takes another reputation hit
Southwest Airlines planes were grounded again nationwide on Tuesday after a technology issue.
Southwest Airlines planes were grounded again nationwide on Tuesday after a technology issue.