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Southwest Airlines Canceled a Woman's Ticket Because She Refused to Buy a Second Seat — Here's What Happened

Ruby Cosby almost missed her cruise after a gate agent refused to let her board without purchasing an additional seat — but she says she fits just fine.
03/27/2026

White Mother Sues Southwest Airlines, Which She Says Accused Her Of Trafficking Black Daughter

Mary MacCarthy is seeking damages for mental anguish, emotional distress, suffering, and inconvenience.
08/07/2023

Southwest Apologizes After Staff Mocked Girl Named Abcde But Some Say Her Mother Is To Blame

But some think the mother is at fault for the unusual name.
11/29/2018

Woman Says She Had To Prove Biracial Son Was Hers Before Flight And Fears It's Common For Black Moms

Lindsay Gottlieb was allegedly asked for Facebook evidence.
05/29/2018
A flight from NYC to Dallas experienced issues 40 minutes into their flight while 32,000 feet in the air.
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Passenger On Southwest Flight Dies After Engine Exploded During Flight

A passenger made a video saying his goodbyes to his family.
04/18/2018

1 Passenger Dead After Engine Explodes On Southwest Airplane, Blowing Out A Window

The flight made an emergency landing in Philadelphia.
04/17/2018