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Friday, May 18, 2012  A Florida man whose rants on a Southwest Airlines flight last year forced an unscheduled landing in the Texas Panhandle has been released from federal custody.

Monday, April 09, 2012  The man accused of causing a disturbance on a Southwest Airlines flight last Cctober was found not guilty in Amarillo's federal courtroom Monday morning.

Tuesday, April 03, 2012  Several flights at Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport have been canceled.

Friday, March 16, 2012  A Florida man accused of interfering with a flight crew aboard a Southwest Airlines flight last fall has been ruled competent to stand trial.

Friday, January 06, 2012  In October, one family's worst nightmare came true when Luis Morales, a junior on the Vega football team, suffered a severe spinal injury.

Tuesday, October 25, 2011  A man who caused a Southwest Airlines flight to make an emergency landing in Amarillo last Tuesday has pleaded not guilty to interfering with a flight crew.

Thursday, October 20, 2011  The man who caused a Southwest Airlines flight to make an emergency landing in Amarillo on Tuesday is blaming his unruly behavior on schizophrenia, his attorney said.

Wednesday, October 19, 2011  A man is now in custody after officials said he became unruly and disruptive aboard a Southwest Airlines flight Tuesday afternoon.

Monday, April 04, 2011  NTSB: Cracks similar to those found in damaged Southwest Airlines jet found in 3 other planes

Monday, March 07, 2011  Southwest Airlines is raising its fares again, citing high fuel prices

Monday, February 21, 2011  Southwest airlines jumps in the mix with several other airlines and raises fares.

Thursday, January 06, 2011  Southwest Airlines is revamping its frequent-flier program with changes designed to nudge customers into buying higher-priced tickets by letting them earn bonus flights faster.

Monday, September 27, 2010  The move will put Southwest in head-to-head competition with Delta Air Lines in Delta's home base of Atlanta.

Tuesday, August 17, 2010  A Southwest Airlines flight attendant took a baby from her parents on a flight from Dallas to Albuquerque after the mother slapped the crying child.

Tuesday, June 22, 2010  Southwest Airlines has launched a 72-hour fare sale to celebrate 39 years in the business.