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Southwest Flight Diverts to Indiana
A Southwest Airlines Baltimore to Las Vegas flight 441 (Boeing 737-700) diverted to Indiana when an electric odor developed in the galley. Pilots made a safe landing in Indiana at 8:45 pm. No fire was found. None of the 134 aboard were injured. The Southwest 441 flight was rescheduled. On March 14, a Southwest... »
Southwest Airlines Safe Landing after Indicator Alert Error
Southwest Airlines Boeing 737-700 Flight 481 from Las Vegas to Tulsa made an emergency landing at McCarran International Airport. The flight diverted back after a cargo hold fire-alert alerted the crew. The flight had left at 1:20, and returned at 2:45. Passengers indicated turbulence as they were returning to Las Vegas. The crew did... »
Smoke in 737 Cockpit; Pilots divert to Tulsa. (updated)
On January 21, 2012, a Southwest Airlines 737 with 76 passengers and five crew aboard was en route from Kansas to Houston when it developed smoke in the cockpit. Pilots diverted to Tulsa and made a safe landing (but probably hard and fast since reportedly three tires blew) with emergency services on standby at... »
Southwest Airlines Long Island Flight Delayed
On December 27, 2012, a Southwest Airlines Boeing 737 was navigating the Islip Long Island tarmac when it went off the pavement into ground and got stuck. None of the 129 passengers aboard were injured. Passengers exited to the tarmac and were bussed to the gate where they were provided with alternative flights. The... »
Southwest Airlines Emergency Landing
December 25, 2012, a Southwest Airlines Boeing 737 en route from Denver to Kansas City International diverted to Omaha and made a safe landing at Omaha’s Eppley Airfield. None of the 109 passengers and five crew members were injured. The plane developed a fuel valve problem while en route. Passengers were provided an alternative... »
Southwest Emergency Landing in San Diego
What: Southwest Airlines 737 Flight 3252 en route from from San Diego to Baltimore Where: Lindbergh Field When: Dec 1, 2012, 7:15 a.m. Who: 129 passengers, 5 crew Why: As the plane was taking off, a flight attendant smelled smoke. The pilot returned to San Diego and made an emergency landing on Lindbergh Field.... »
Bird Strike in Hartford
What: Southwest Airlines Boeing 737-300 en route from Tampa to Hartford Where: Bradley International Airport, Connecticut When: Oct 3, 2012 Who: 130 people aboard Why: After Southwest Airlines Flight 2102 suffered a bird strike on the right side of the plane on approach to Bradley International Airport, the pilot made a safe landing. The... »
Southwest Airlines Reno Flight Diverted Due to Smoke
What: Southwest Airlines Boeing en route from Oakland to Reno Where: Oakland When: August 28, 2012 Who: 119 passengers Why: Southwest Flight 2899 took off but moments later at about 9:30 a.m., a flight attendant smelled smoke. Pilots diverted the flight back to Oakland and made a safe landing. Fire and rescue crews were... »
Southwest SF to Denver Emergency Landing
What: Southwest Airways Boeing 737 en route from San Francisco to Denver Where: Oakland When: August 28, 2012 7:48 a.m. Who: 143 passengers Why: The flight made an emergency landing at Oakland due to cabin pressurization problems. Fire and rescue crews were on standby. Passengers were provided another flight which arrived in Denver two... »
Revamped Airtrans Jets go to Southwest to Delta
Delta Airlines is going to lease 88 former AirTran Airways Boeing 717 jets from Southwest Airlines. SW took over AirTran Airways in 2011. These planes are about to undergo a $100 million face lift. Southwest plans to replace the jets with bigger ones. The changes include the outdoor livery, and revamping the interiors. The... »
