Extreme heat is causing canned carbonated drinks to explode while being opened by flight attendants on some Southwest Airlines flights, according to airline officials. “We’re aware of the issue and ...

Summer temperatures across the U.S. are so high that they’ve created problems at cruising altitude, causing some overheated beverages to burst midair on a number of Southwest Airlines flights. Many of ...

A routine part of the job for Southwest Airlines flight attendants is turning into a dangerous mess as a searing summer heat and the airline’s beverage management practices have made soda cans ...

Exploding soda cans have injured 20 Southwest Airlines flight attendants this summer. A representative told BI that hot weather caused the explosions. High temperatures are scorching the globe this ...

Southwest Airlines has reported a series of soda can explosions aboard airplanes, attributed to the extreme temperatures sweeping across the Western United States. The airline has confirmed ...

The summer of 2025 is shaping up to be a scorcher, just like last year. That means ground handling is more challenging than ever, especially in the American Southwest, where the desert states push ...

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — When taking a flight, concerns may revolve around the condition of the aircraft and its passengers, but if you’re riding Southwest Airlines this summer, you may want to inspect ...

Soda cans are exploding after enduring extreme heat, injuring flight attendants on Southwest Airlines planes. The company is experimenting with air-conditioned trucks to avoid the danger. CBS News ...

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The unprecedented mass of travelers taking to the skies might have to contend with another hiccup in their flight experiences—exploding soda cans. On Southwest Airlines, at least 20 flight attendants ...