Southwest Airlines offering $5,000 checks to passengers aboard flight 1380

Southwest Airlines (NYSE: LUV) is offering $5,000 checks and $1,000 travel vouchers to passengers aboard flight 1380, which experienced deadly engine failure Tuesday while en route to Dallas.As reported by Bloomberg, the airline is offering the financial compensation and assistance with other “necessities” like finding lost luggage.“We value you as our customer and hope you will allow us another opportunity to restore your confidence in Southwest,” CEO Gary Kelly sai