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Southwest Airlines' Boeing 737-800 taxiway incident under investigation at Orlando Airport
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A Southwest Airlines Boeing 737-800 nearly took off from a taxiway at Orlando International Airport (MCO) on March 20. The incident happened during a busy morning amid Spring Break travel.

Authorities are investigating the situation to understand the circumstances surrounding it. There were no injuries reported, and the aircraft did not sustain any damage. Passengers were safely disembarked, and the flight was rescheduled for a later time.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has been informed and will carry out a thorough investigation to determine what led to this near-miss incident. Additionally, Orlando International Airport is cooperating fully with the investigation.

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This occurrence has raised concerns about runway safety, prompting discussions on measures to prevent similar situations in the future.

The airline reiterated its commitment to passenger safety and stated that they are working with the relevant authorities to address the situation.

Southwest Airlines has not officially commented on the incident but emphasized that "safety is always the focus" and that they are dedicated to "ensuring compliance with operational procedures."

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