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 ...

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 ...

The sweltering summer heat has caused an unexpected problem for flight attendants: exploding soda cans. More than a dozen have been injured.

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 ...