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Southwest Airlines Flight Abruptly Rises to Avoid Another Plane Crossing Chicago Runway

Wednesday, February 26 by AP

CHICAGO (AP) — Pilots on a Southwest Airlines flight attempting to land at Chicago’s Midway Airport were forced to climb back into the sky to avoid another aircraft crossing the runway on Tuesday morning.Airport webcam video posted to X shows the Southwest plane approaching a runway just before 9 a.m. Tuesday before its nose... Read More.

OSU & Southwest Airlines Announce Destination 225° Partnership

Monday, June 12 by Lyman James

(STILLWATER, Oklahoma, June 12, 2023) — Oklahoma State University is a new partner in Destination 225°, a First Officer development and recruitment program at Southwest Airlines.The new partnership gives OSU professional pilot students access to a career pathway, which can lead to becoming competitively qualified for a commercial pilot career at Southwest.“Southwest is pleased to welcome... Read More.

American Airlines cutting back on flights from Stillwater to DFW

Wednesday, July 29 by Lyman James

American Airlines has announced they’ll be cutting back service at Stillwater Regional Airport. Envoy Air, a regional carrier for American, has been operating daily flights between Stillwater and Dallas Fort-Worth.Starting Friday, there will be just one flight between the two cities. The plane will arrive at 1:30 and depart for DFW at 2. Cause... Read More.