Southwest Airlines pilots picket, say they're tired of being understaffed and overworked
Southwest Airlines pilots say they are tired of saying 'sorry' on every flight. They're protesting current working conditions that have them understaffed and overworked as travel demand rebounds.
Southwest can't be sued for death of passenger who Oakland flight crew thought was unruly
Rich Ilczyszyn suffered a deadly pulmonary embolism while on a flight from Oakland to Orange County – but the flight crew thought he was just being disruptive because of his odd behavior on the plane.
Unruly Southwest passenger sentenced to prison for punching flight attendant
A woman from Sacramento has been sentenced to 15 months in prison and ordered to pay $30,000 for punching a Southwest Airlines flight attendant a year ago.
Airlines cutting more flights due to understaffing as summer travel months approach
Airlines expect this to be a very busy summer travel season, even though airfares are higher. Travelers should prepare for disruptions, with one of the big reasons being a shortage of pilots.
Couple gets married on Southwest Airlines flight
Pam and Jeremy Saldas planned to tie the knot in Vegas. They didn't let a flight cancelation spoil their big day.
Southwest loses $278 million but sees profits rest of 2022
Southwest Airlines lost $278 million in the first quarter, but it echoed other airlines with surging sales in March and it said on Thursday that it expects to be profitable for the remainder of the year.
North Texas-based airlines lift mask mandate following federal court ruling
A federal court ruling voided the Biden administration's travel mask mandate, causing a lot of confusion and tension in the hours over when the mandate actually ends. American, Alaska, Delta, United and Southwest were among the airlines announcing Monday afternoon and evening face masks on board are now optional.
These major U.S. airlines are dropping mask requirements
These major airlines are planning to drop mask mandates for its passengers going in and out of LAX.
Southwest passenger arrested for masturbating 4 times during flight
A man on a Southwest Airlines flight faces federal charges after allegedly masturbating at least four times during the flight.
Southwest apologizes for delays, cancellations, blames technology issues
Passengers responded to the changes on social media.
Southwest Airlines cutting spring flight schedule
Dallas-based Southwest Airlines is taking nearly 10% of its April and May flights off the schedule.
Hundreds of flights canceled at DFW Airport, DART suspends rail service
American and Southwest Airlines moved to cancel flights ahead of the winter storm in North Texas. DART also suspended rail service for the second time in its 40-year history.
Teddy bear found at Milwaukee airport; reunited with 5-year-old boy
A happy ending in Milwaukee! A teddy bear found at Milwaukee's Mitchell International Airport was reunited with its 5-year-old owner, Ezekiel Burnett, on Tuesday morning, Feb. 15.
Southwest Airlines to resume selling alcohol on flights
After a two-year pause, Southwest Airlines will once again sell alcohol on flights on Feb. 16.
Southwest, American Airlines cancel flights because of Texas winter storm
There will be no Southwest Airlines flights into and out of Dallas Love Field today. DFW Airport also shut down because of ice on the runway.
Southwest Airlines may serve alcohol on board in spring
Omicron disrupted plans to bring back the service in February
Thousands of flights canceled, delayed Monday amid winter storm, pandemic
More than 2,600 U.S. flights and more than 4,100 worldwide were canceled as of midday Monday, according to tracking service FlightAware.
Southwest CEO tests positive for COVID-19 after Senate testimony
Several major airline executives sat next to one another in the hearing, and did not wear masks during testimony
Southwest, American execs say holiday travel should be trouble-free
Airline executives from the four major U.S. carriers -- including North Texas-based American and Southwest Airlines -- testified Wednesday at a Senate committee hearing on oversight of the U.S. airline industry.
Southwest employee hospitalized after being assaulted by passenger at Dallas Love Field
A Southwest flight attendant was hospitalized after being assaulted by a passenger while boarding a flight to New York at Dallas Love Field Saturday afternoon.