In a bold attempt at aviation marketing, Southwest had two Boeing 737s painted to resemble SeaWorld's iconic killer whale.

For the most part, aircraft that are retired will not be immediately sold ... such as the American Southwest. Aircraft residing in boneyards will often be there for one of a few different purposes.

Andrew Needum, a Celina, Texas, firefighter, was one of two men who helped save Jennifer Riordan from flying through the window of the Southwest plane Andrew ... Phillips, a retired nurse, told ...