Southwest Airlines faced strong backlash online after posting messages that told travelers not to stand before the plane came to a complete halt. The airline stood by its policy on the rule but met with angry responses 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 let customers book Southwest flights through its U.S. travel service.