Sandra "Pepa" Denton was left grounded in Vegas this AM after a Southwest Airlines crew deemed her a safety risk on their flight! The Salt-N-Pepa rap legend.. TMZ.com
FAA Investigating Southwest-Operated, Boeing 737 , That Flew Dangerously Low.
'The Independent' reports that a Southwest Airlines
passenger jet flew extremely low over a suburb of
Oklahoma City, triggering an altitude alert on June 19.
According to Flightradar24, the Boeing 737-800
descended to just 525 feet above the ground
on its way to Will Rogers World Airport.
Approximately nine miles from the airport,
the plane was passing over Yukon when it triggered
an automated warning around 12:05 a.m. local time. .
Altitude alerts are triggered when an aircraft
descends to within an unsafe distance
to terrain, obstructions or other aircraft. .
'The Independent' reports that the pilots quickly
regained altitude and circled around for a safe
landing on another runway shortly after midnight.
The incident, which sparked concern
in communities it passed over,
is now being investigated. .
On June 20, Southwest Airlines
confirmed that it was in contact
with the FAA regarding the situation.
Southwest is following
its robust Safety
Management System
and is in contact with the
Federal Aviation Administration.., Southwest spokesperson, via 'The Independent'.
... to understand and address any
irregularities with the aircraft’s
approach to the airport. , Southwest spokesperson, via 'The Independent'.
Nothing is more important
to Southwest than the safety
of our customers and employees, Southwest spokesperson, via 'The Independent'
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Elliott Investment Management , Takes $1.9 Billion Stake in Southwest Airlines.
The firm made the announcement
on June 10, CNN reports. .
It also said Southwest needs new leadership.
Southwest’s poor execution and leadership’s
stubborn unwillingness to evolve the
company’s strategy have led to deeply
disappointing results for shareholders,
employees and customers alike, Elliott Investment Management, via statement.
Southwest’s rigid commitment
to a decades-old approach has
inhibited its ability to compete
in the modern airline industry, Elliott Investment Management, via statement.
The airline's stock increased over 6%
following the news on June 10.
While Elliott didn't give specific details about the changes it would like to implement, .
it did say that it wants to provide
"increased customer choice, improved cost execution and updating outdated IT systems, among other opportunities.".
Southwest, which was only contacted by the firm
on June 9, said it is looking "forward to better understanding their views on our company.".
The Southwest board of directors is confident
in our CEO and management’s ability to
execute against the company’s strategic plan.., Southwest Airlines, via statement.
... to drive long-term value for all
shareholders, safely and reliably serve
our customers and deliver on our
commitments to all of our stakeholders, Southwest Airlines, via statement.
Elliot Investment Management was
founded in 1977 and is based in Florida.
According to its website, the
firm was managing approximately
$65.5 billion in assets by the end of 2023
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A tragic accident occurred in southwest Pakistan early Wednesday when a speeding passenger bus fell from a highway into a rocky ravine, resulting in the deaths of at least 28 people and leaving 20 others injured. Local authorities are investigating the cause of the crash, while rescue efforts continue. This heartbreaking incident underscores the urgent need for improved road safety measures in the region.
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Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi paid tributes at the ‘Tomb of the Unknown Soldier’ in Moscow today. He also laid a wreath at the Tomb. The ‘Tomb of the Unknown Soldier’ is a war memorial located at the Kremlin wall, Moscow. It is dedicated to the Soviet soldiers who lost their lives during World War II.
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On Tuesday, a series of events are lined up for PM Modi. His day will commence with a Community Event, followed by a wreath-laying ceremony at the 'Tomb of the.. IndiaTimes
A significant maritime incident occurred on Monday, intensifying tensions between China and the Philippines. A collision between a Chinese Coast Guard vessel and a Philippine navy boat has led to conflicting narratives from the two nations, highlighting the ongoing territorial disputes in the region. The collision took place as the Philippine naval vessel attempted a resupply run to the BRP Sierra Madre, an antiquated tank landing vessel grounded intentionally on the Second Thomas Shoal since 1999. This vessel, originally constructed for the US Navy during World War II, now serves as a critical outpost for the Philippine military.
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The US-led campaign to protect Israeli interests in the Red Sea has escalated into the "most intense" running sea battle the Navy has faced since World War II. According to an AP report quoting American military commanders and experts, the US Navy has been engaged in relentless naval operations against Yemen’s Armed Forces for over seven months. Commanders warn that the situation is extremely perilous, with daily attacks from Yemen’s Ansarullah movement, including missiles and drones, in the Red Sea, Gulf of Aden, and Bab el-Mandeb Strait. This video covers the current state of the conflict, the challenges faced by the US Navy, and the broader implications for regional stability.
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