Southwest Airlines faced strong backlash online after posting messages that told travelers not to stand before the plane had fully stopped. The airline held firm on the rule but met with angry responses from flyers and consumer advocacy groups.
Meanwhile, a separate incident unfolded in South Florida as gunfire in Miami-Dade County left one person wounded in the city’s southwest district. On another front, payment firm Klarna announced plans now let customers book Southwest flights in its American platform.