The U.S. aviation system is facing an unprecedented crisis, with Seattle-Tacoma now joining Chicago Midway, New York LaGuardia, William P. Hobby, Indianapolis, and Oakland in the throes of total collapse. The ongoing U.S. shutdown has forced these major airports to implement massive flight cuts, crippling travel across the nation.

Southwest Airlines may strip away its iconic Companion Pass from millions, sparking fears of loyalty loss, credit card shifts, and turbulence in the U.S. travel market.

Southwest Airlines Flight 2504 avoids runway collision with private jet at Chicago Midway Airport, safely landing after performing a go-around to prevent incident.