Southwest Airlines & United States — Federal Aviation Administration

Southwest Airlines: Southwest Airlines is affected by the United States — Federal Aviation Administration's flight reductions and is evaluating potential impacts to its flight schedule, urging Congress to resolve the shutdown.

United States — Federal Aviation Administration: The United States — Federal Aviation Administration is implementing a 10% reduction in air traffic across 40 high-volume U.S. markets due to staffing shortages caused by the government shutdown, aiming to maintain safety.

Southwest Airlines: Southwest Airlines implemented a new policy requiring portable chargers to be kept in plain sight during use on flights to enhance safety and mitigate fire risks from lithium-ion batteries.