The Federal Aviation Administration said Tuesday it was placing Southwest Airlines under a heightened safety review after a string of recent near-miss safety incidents involving the low-cost carrier.

The FAA is investigating Southwest Airlines after several in-flight incidents in recent months. Southwest planes have descended to dangerously low altitudes, and one suffered a so-called "Dutch roll." ...

The Federal Aviation Administration says it has found no safety issues with Southwest Airlines following several monthslong investigations launched in July after multiple close-call incidents.

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A Southwest Airlines flight aborted takeoff at Orlando International Airport after mistakenly attempting to depart from a taxiway, the latest in a series of incidents that have raised concerns ...

Southwest pilots should expect an increase in FAA checks and inspectors, including during training events, the Southwest Airlines Pilots Association told members in a message on July 23. “This FAA ...

Southwest Airlines safety incidents draw FAA scrutiny United underwent a similar review in March. Published: July 23, 2024 at 2:10 p.m. ET. Share. Resize. Listen (1 min) ...

One of Southwest’s most recent incidents involved a plane flying as low as 150 feet over water while it was still around 5 miles away from landing at the airport in Tampa. The pilots then landed ...

Other Recent Incidents. On April 5, a pilot on a Southwest Airlines Boeing 737 abandoned take-off at Texas Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport after a flame shot out of an engine.

CHICAGO (WGN) — A Southwest Airlines plane and a jet experienced a near-miss that was caught on camera at Chicago’s Midway International Airport Tuesday. The incident happened around 8:50 a.m ...

Southwest Airlines had fewest complaints as airline grievances hit record high 00:24. Passengers on Southwest Airlines flights will soon be required to keep their portable chargers in plain sight ...