New York Post

Exploding soda cans have injured at least 20 Southwest flight attendants — this is why

Southwest Airlines says soda cans are exploding on flights across the country, with record-breaking temperatures believed to be behind the fizzy fiascos. REUTERS Southwest Airlines says soda cans are ...
Los Angeles Times

Blazing temperatures make soda cans explode on Southwest Airlines, injuring flight attendants

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 ...
CNN

Like ‘little bombs,’ soda cans are exploding on Southwest flights. Here’s why

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 ...
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Southwest Airlines To Use Heat Guns To Prevent Beverage Cans Exploding From Excessive Temperatures

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 ...