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Friday, July 25, 2025
BREAKING: Southwest flight descends 'aggressively' to avoid possible collision

Minutes after takeoff, a Southwest flight leaving Burbank, California, descended in response to two onboard alerts, injuring two flight attendants and frightening passengers, according to the airline and people on board.

There was a traffic alert and collision avoidance system alert that involved a Hawker Hunter MK 58 single-seat fighter jet, a source said.

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