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ATIS May 4, 2026

Southwest honors a Spirit Airlines captain whose retirement flight never happened

Southwest Airlines gave a Spirit Airlines captain an honorary retirement flight after Spirit's closure canceled his final farewell.

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ATIS Apr 15, 2026

Southwest 'Not Done' Making Changes As CEO Teases Lounges And First Class

Southwest Airlines teases lounges and first class while Congress pushes pilot mental health reform and the B-21 Raider hits a key milestone.

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