Southwest Airlines drew heavy criticism online after posting messages that urged passengers not to stand before the plane came to a complete halt. The airline stood by its policy on the rule but faced a flood of complaints from travelers and consumer advocacy groups.
Meanwhile, another disturbance occurred in South Florida as gunfire in Miami-Dade County injured a victim in the area’s southwest section. On another front, payment firm Klarna announced plans now allow users book Southwest flights through its U.S. travel service.