Southwest Airlines CEO says Hawaii demand is 'darn strong'
Travel demand may be rising for some "beach and nature-inspired" destinations even as airlines continue to pile up coronavirus-related losses.
No-fly list: Southwest last to ban emotional-support animals
Emotional-support animals are no longer free to roam about the cabin on Southwest Airlines either.
Southwest Airlines pulls threat of furloughs after relief bill signed
Southwest Airlines is lifting the threat of furloughs or pay cuts for thousands of workers now that U.S. airlines will get up to $15 billion more in taxpayer aid contained in the coronavirus-relief bill.
Economic relief bill includes bailout for struggling airline industry
People in the airline industry say it's a good step in changing the course brought on by the pandemic.
Retired Southwest pilot mentors aviation photographer, gets picturesque sendoff in return
A retired pilot went out in style after the aviation photographer he mentored stunningly captured his final take-off.
Southwest issues WARN notices to 7,000 employees about possible layoffs
Dallas-based Southwest Airlines warned nearly 7,000 of its employees that they may be laid off or furloughed in the spring.
American, Southwest talk safety procedures as COVID-19 cases spike nationwide
Both local carriers, American Airlines and Southwest Airlines, continue to burn through millions of dollar in cash every single day. The airlines are hoping for a much-needed bump in revenue during the holiday season.
Southwest Airlines to resume using middle seats in December
Southwest Airlines said it will no longer limit how many seats are sold after Nov. 30.
Southwest Airlines will stop blocking middle seats in December
Middle seats will once again be filled on flights beginning a week after Thanksgiving, and just ahead of the rest of the travel season, Southwest Airlines confirmed.
American, Southwest add to parade of airline losses in 3Q
The losses are building at U.S. airlines as the coronavirus pandemic cuts into air travel. Southwest lost $1.6 billion in the third quarter while American reported a $2.4 billion loss.
North Texas airline workers continue to wait for additional coronavirus relief bill
It’s been a lot of back and forth in D.C. this week over the multi-billion dollar aid package, a package airline worker unions say they desperately need right now.
CEO says Southwest needs union pay cuts to avoid furloughs
Southwest Airlines will cut pay for nonunion workers in January and says union workers must also accept less pay or face furloughs next year as the pandemic continues to hammer the airline business.
American, Southwest airlines doing everything they can to get people traveling on planes
Airlines are pushing out throwback promotions in an attempt to get more people on planes.
Southwest Airlines updates COVID-19 policies, extends middle seat blocking through November
Southwest evaluated its policies and procedures based on “science and evolved guidance from the CDC and broader medical community,” Ryan Green, SVP & chief marketing officer, said in a recent press release.
Southwest temporarily grounds Boeing 737-800 airplanes
Southwest Airlines is grounding about a sixth of its fleet. The planes should be back in service fairly quickly, though.
Airlines continue to cut flights, furlough workers, which could impact holiday travel
Travelers will see fewer flight options next month as airlines cut flights and furlough workers due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Southwest Airlines to cut 35,000 flights this October
Southwest Airlines will cut roughly 40 percent of its flights from the October schedule.
Southwest Airlines avoids furloughs for now
Southwest Airlines said it will not furlough any employees when it is allowed to do so.
American, Southwest Airlines working to cut costs as they report losses due to COVID-19 pandemic
Airline demand will likely slip again this fall as states tighten up re-opening phases.
More than 17,000 Southwest Airlines workers sign up for buyouts, extended leave
Days after Southwest Airlines announced more than 17,000 employees signed up for either buyouts or extended leave, FOX 4 is learning more about which employees will be affected.