Southwest Airlines ending free checked bags policy for many passengers
Southwest Airlines is ending its free checked bags policy for many passengers. Some experts think customer loyalty could suffer.
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Southwest Airlines is ending its free checked bags policy for many passengers. Some experts think customer loyalty could suffer.
Southwest Airlines flight attendants will begin preparing the cabin for landing at a higher altitude to reduce the risk of turbulence injuries.
The Dallas-based airline is putting an end to its open seating policy, will begin offering premium seating and is introducing redeye flight options.
Federal officials are investigating after a Southwest Airlines Boeing 737 Max went into a "Dutch roll" on a flight from Phoenix to Oakland.
The $140 million agreement includes a $35 million fine, stemming from the nightmare last holiday season when Southwest canceled thousands of flights and stranded more than 2 million travelers.
The proposed legislation also includes a limit on fees for baggage and seating.
Southwest Airlines anticipates a money-losing quarter after a holiday debacle led to nearly 17,000 canceled flights and thousands of people being stranded.
Southwest's initial offer of vouchers for canceled flights violated its contract of carriage, passenger alleges.
Carrier expects to resume normal operations Friday after canceling more than 13,000 trips following the huge winter storm.
Embattled carrier on Thursday cancels more than 2,000 additional flights, as airline executives offer profuse apologies.
Carrier cancelled more than 60% of its flights Tuesday after giant winter storm, with federal airline regulators pledging to investigate.
Southwest Airlines announced Tuesday it is proactively suspending operations out of Dallas Love Field on Thursday, Feb. 3.
McCarthy said flight attendants called police for suspicious behavior after she asked other passengers to switch seats so that she could sit with her daughter, who is biracial.
A Los Angeles mother claims she was stopped and questioned for human trafficking after boarding a Southwest Airlines flight with her biracial daughter and now she's demanding the airline be held accountable for what she describes as racial profiling and racial harassment.
The FAA has issued a warning in response to the drastically rising number of unruly passenger reports in 2021 - already 5,000 and rising.
"If it's not an emergency, I would not fly with Southwest right now," passenger Debbie Day said.
Southwest tweeted out that "A-T-C issues and disruptive weather" has resulted in a high amount of cancellations this weekend.
The incident occurred, according to prosecutors, after the flight attendant asked the woman to place her mask above her nose.
When a Long Beach family with an autistic teenage son attempted to board a Southwest flight from St. Louis back home, they ran into a problem with the airline.
Southwest Airlines flights were suspended on Monday night and into Tuesday due to nationwide network issues.
A female passenger on a Southwest flight from Sacramento to San Diego attacked a flight attendant, knocking out two of her teeth and bloodying her face.
Southwest Airlines Thursday announced nonstop service between Long Beach Airport and Maui following a strong customer response to recently announced flights between the airport and Honolulu.
Southwest Airlines has joined American, United, and Delta Airlines in banning emotional support animals from their flights starting March 1.
The newly added flights will travel directly to Chicago, Dallas, Houston, St. Louis, and Reno.
Almost all of the major airlines — including JetBlue, American, Delta, United, Southwest and others — are now requiring passengers to cover their noses and mouths.
An RV crashed into a power pole, causing several outages to nearby residents.
Investigators from the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department are looking into a shooting that left a girl injured in East Los Angeles Monday morning.
Police were called to the scene to conduct a welfare check and found the victim dead inside of his apartment.
A sick brown pelican fell from the sky over an equestrian center in Huntington Beach on Sunday, something that officials say is part of a much bigger problem impacting wildlife across the region.
A West Covina homeowner is hoping to spread the word about a troubling crime trend that continues to plague much of Southern California, after he found a hidden camera outside of his home.
An RV crashed into a power pole, causing several outages to nearby residents.
Investigators from the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department are looking into a shooting that left a girl injured in East Los Angeles Monday morning.
Police were called to the scene to conduct a welfare check and found the victim dead inside of his apartment.
A sick brown pelican fell from the sky over an equestrian center in Huntington Beach on Sunday, something that officials say is part of a much bigger problem impacting wildlife across the region.
A West Covina homeowner is hoping to spread the word about a troubling crime trend that continues to plague much of Southern California, after he found a hidden camera outside of his home.
An RV crashed into a power pole, causing several outages to nearby residents.
Investigators from the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department are looking into a shooting that left a girl injured in East Los Angeles Monday morning.
Police were called to the scene to conduct a welfare check and found the victim dead inside of his apartment.
A sick brown pelican fell from the sky over an equestrian center in Huntington Beach on Sunday, something that officials say is part of a much bigger problem impacting wildlife across the region.
A West Covina homeowner is hoping to spread the word about a troubling crime trend that continues to plague much of Southern California, after he found a hidden camera outside of his home.
A sick brown pelican fell from the sky over an equestrian center in Huntington Beach on Sunday, something that officials say is part of a much bigger problem impacting wildlife across the region.
It happened at around 7:30 p.m. on Friday, according to the Orange County Sheriff's Department.
The pelican's tour began with an early morning landing in Terminal A at the Orange County airport.
Orange County health officials on Wednesday warned the public after a bat that was found at a park last week tested positive for rabies.
Oscar Ortega-Anguino pleaded guilty to gross vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated after he killed two Orange County teens in Seal Beach.
Firefighters say that they found seven different fires burning near American Legion Riverside Post 79 at Lake Evans to Mission Inn Avenue on Friday night.
It happened a little after 2:45 a.m. near the intersection of Newport Road and Lone Pine Drive, according to the Menifee Police Department.
The crash happened at around 3 p.m. on Friday on the 215 Freeway just south of of Clinton Keith Road, according to CHP officers.
Police say that the driver crashed into a tree while traveling eastbound on SR-74 near Grand Avenue.
Authorities arrested a man who was allegedly impersonating an attorney during court proceedings in Riverside County earlier in April.
A Southern California lawmaker is calling for a state audit of LAUSD after a lawsuit claims it defrauded taxpayers of millions of dollars in funding.
A Southern California lawmaker is calling for a state audit of LAUSD after a lawsuit claims it defrauded taxpayers of millions of dollars in funding.
An investigation has found that hundreds of fire hydrants spanning throughout Los Angeles may be in need of repair despite being flagged by firefighters for maintenance as far back as a year ago. Ross Palombo reports.
A KCAL News investigation has found a troubling connection between the county's homeless population and a growing amount of fire-related incidents in recent years.
A KCAL News investigation found more than 1,300 fire hydrants need maintenance across LA. Ross Palombo reports.
First-time nominees Chubby Checker, Joe Cocker and Bad Company will also be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.
Jaden McDaniels converted a three-point play with 39.5 seconds left for the lead and stole the ensuing inbounds pass from LeBron James, leading a rally by the Minnesota Timberwolves for a 116-113 win over the Los Angeles Lakers that put them up 3-1 in the first-round series.
Columbus Day, the second Monday in October, was also recognized as Indigenous Peoples Day during former President Joe Biden's term in 2021.
"The fact is, Pete Hegseth was not qualified to take the job as Secretary of Defense, and he has shown that time and again," Sen. Jeanne Shaheen said Sunday.
Trump's ratings on economy are lower, but his deportation plan keeps majority support.
Columbus Day, the second Monday in October, was also recognized as Indigenous Peoples Day during former President Joe Biden's term in 2021.
"The fact is, Pete Hegseth was not qualified to take the job as Secretary of Defense, and he has shown that time and again," Sen. Jeanne Shaheen said Sunday.
Trump's ratings on economy are lower, but his deportation plan keeps majority support.
Two U.S. retailers warned President Trump his sweeping tariff policy could disrupt supply chains and lead to empty shelves in the coming weeks.
Hundreds of universities and colleges have issued a joint letter condemning President Trump's "political interference" in the nation's education system.
Lawmakers in California are expected to consider a bill that would allow cities to designate so-called "hospitality zones" where bars and restaurants can serve alcohol until 4 a.m.
A proposal brought on by Northern California lawmaker is seeking to improve the process of cleaning up abandoned shopping carts in the state, which are often a source of blight on streets and waterways.
Grocery giant Albertsons will pay nearly $4 million to settle a lawsuit accusing it of overcharging customers at hundreds of Albertsons, Safeway and Vons supermarkets.
A federal judge has blocked a new California law allowing any person to sue for damages over election deepfakes.
Californians with iPhones and Apple Watches will now be able to store digital versions of their driver's licenses and identification cards on their devices, state officials announced.
A Los Angeles County resident tested positive for measles after traveling to Texas, according to the Department of Public Health.
California officials said bird flu testing has not stopped, despite social media rumors.
Orange County health officials on Wednesday warned the public after a bat that was found at a park last week tested positive for rabies.
The move will ensure coverage through June for 15 million people, including immigrants, who receive health care via the program.
A spokesperson for UMC Health System in Lubbock, Texas, said that the child was "receiving treatment for complications of measles while hospitalized" and was not vaccinated.
California is filing a lawsuit to challenge President Donald Trump's tariffs, Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom announced.
At an Oakland hearing Tuesday, attorneys for State Farm Insurance made their case for an emergency rate hike that could impact insurance rates for millions of Californians.
Lawmakers in California are expected to consider a bill that would allow cities to designate so-called "hospitality zones" where bars and restaurants can serve alcohol until 4 a.m.
Fifty women business owners impacted by the Eaton Fire will receive recovery grants of up to $25,000 from Paris Hilton's nonprofit 11:11 Media Impact and GoFundMe.
After winning the World Series and his third league MVP award, the Los Angeles Dodgers star now has the world's most popular Major League Baseball jersey.
Leon Draisaitl scored off a rebound on a power play at 18:18 of overtime and the Edmonton Oilers beat the Los Angeles Kings 4-3 on Sunday night in Game 4 to tie the first-round playoff series.
David Da Costa, Santiago Moreno and Kevin Kelsy each scored a goal to help the Portland Timbers beat the LA Galaxy 4-2 and extend the defending MLS Cup champions' season-opening winless streak to 10 games.
Denis Bouanga scored two goals in the second half, including the equalizer in stoppage time to rally LAFC to a 2-2 draw after St. Louis City had taken the lead in the 89th minute on a shorthanded goal by Joakim Nilsson.
Jaden McDaniels converted a three-point play with 39.5 seconds left for the lead and stole the ensuing inbounds pass from LeBron James, leading a rally by the Minnesota Timberwolves for a 116-113 win over the Los Angeles Lakers that put them up 3-1 in the first-round series.
Andy Pages hit a home run, drove in a career-high four runs and tied a career best with four hits as the Los Angeles Dodgers rebounded from an early deficit to earn a 9-2 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Sunday.
First-time nominees Chubby Checker, Joe Cocker and Bad Company will also be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.
Ryan Gosling will star in the next installment of the "Star Wars" franchise, "Star Wars: Starfighter," which will hit theaters in May 2027. Shawn Levy will direct the film.
Popular stand-up comedian Nate Bargatze has been named the host of the 77th Emmy Awards airing on CBS on Sept
Wink Martindale, the host of hit game shows "Gambit" and "Tic-Tac-Dough," has died. He was 91.
The family of Lyle and Erik Menendez are blaming Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman as their aunt was hospitalized after seeing graphic crime scene images during a court session on Friday.
An RV crashed into a power pole in San Bernardino County, causing several outages to nearby residents.
The driver of the vehicle that collided with the motorcycle officer remained at the scene in Valley Glen.
Drivers across Los Angeles should expect their afternoon commute to be impacted by major events taking place within hours of each other. There will be a Dodgers game, Beyonce concert and Rauw Alejandro concert taking place on Monday.
Three men have been arrested after a deadly home invasion in Woodland Hills. A homeowner was found brutally assaulted inside his home over the weekend.
A young girl was found shot inside a car in East Los Angeles. The LA County Sheriff’s Department is trying to identify any suspects.
The Franklin Fire in Malibu quickly grew overnight and threatened several homes. Evacuation orders were issued and Pepperdine University instructed students to shelter in place.
Several people have been injured and multiple homes burned after the Mountain Fire broke out Wednesday morning in Ventura County, burning over 10,000 acres within hours.
KCAL News Anchor and three-time Emmy award-winning journalist Chauncy Glover has died.
Los Angeles comes out to celebrate the Boys in Blue two days after winning the 2024 World Series.
The Los Angeles Dodgers are World Series champions after defeating the New York Yankees in game 5.
