Southwest Airlines assigned seating begins
For decades Southwest Airlines' open seating model set it apart from other airlines That changes, starting today. Now, the Dallas-based airline will have assigned seating for passengers with what this means for passengers and flight attendants.
For decades Southwest Airlines' open seating model set it apart from other airlines That changes, starting today. Now, the Dallas-based airline will have assigned seating for passengers with what this means for passengers and flight attendants.
Dallas weather: Airlines make winter weather plans
With winter weather on the horizon, Dallas airports are monitoring conditions and preparing for potential interruptions in service.
With winter weather on the horizon, Dallas airports are monitoring conditions and preparing for potential interruptions in service.
New Southwest policy could cost plus-size travelers more money
Among the handful of changes at Southwest Airlines is a new policy that will force plus-size people to purchase an extra seat in advance.
Among the handful of changes at Southwest Airlines is a new policy that will force plus-size people to purchase an extra seat in advance.
Storms and equipment outages lead to ground stops at DFW Airport, Love Field
DFW International Airport and Dallas Love Field are leading the nation in delays and cancellations on one of the busiest travel days of the year. The North Texas airports had ground stops on Monday because of the weather and a communications equipment issue.
DFW International Airport and Dallas Love Field are leading the nation in delays and cancellations on one of the busiest travel days of the year. The North Texas airports had ground stops on Monday because of the weather and a communications equipment issue.
FAA flight restrictions end on Monday, easing travel chaos at Texas airports
The FAA is lifting its nationwide flight-reduction order on Monday, ending over a week of major delays and cancellations at North Texas and other U.S. airports caused by air traffic control staffing shortages due to the recent government shutdown.
The FAA is lifting its nationwide flight-reduction order on Monday, ending over a week of major delays and cancellations at North Texas and other U.S. airports caused by air traffic control staffing shortages due to the recent government shutdown.
Dallas air travelers optimistic about holiday plans despite continued FAA reductions
Now that the longest government shutdown in history has ended, many are wondering if their travel plans for the holidays will be affected in the aftermath.
Now that the longest government shutdown in history has ended, many are wondering if their travel plans for the holidays will be affected in the aftermath.
Air traffic control crisis causes major delays and cancellations at Texas airports
Major flight delays and cancellations are hitting Dallas airports (DFW, Love Field) after the FAA ordered schedule reductions due to air traffic control staffing shortages.
Major flight delays and cancellations are hitting Dallas airports (DFW, Love Field) after the FAA ordered schedule reductions due to air traffic control staffing shortages.
DFW TSA wait times for November 7, 2025
Travelers flying out of DFW Airport and Dallas Love Field may experience longer security wait times, delays, or flight cancellations because of the continued government shutdown.
Travelers flying out of DFW Airport and Dallas Love Field may experience longer security wait times, delays, or flight cancellations because of the continued government shutdown.
Dallas, Houston airports among those to see flights cut amid government shutdown
Airports in Dallas and Houston are among those that will see flight cuts by the Federal Aviation Administration to reduce air traffic beginning Friday amid the ongoing government shutdown.
Airports in Dallas and Houston are among those that will see flight cuts by the Federal Aviation Administration to reduce air traffic beginning Friday amid the ongoing government shutdown.
Southwest Airlines to roll out sweeping overhaul of boarding process: Here are the details
Southwest Airlines will soon roll out a sweeping overhaul of its boarding process.
Southwest Airlines will soon roll out a sweeping overhaul of its boarding process.
Aviation expert says outdated infrastructure could cause more airport ground stops
The Federal Aviation Administration is blaming Friday’s travel nightmare, which disrupted hundreds of flights, on two cut fiber optic cables. The agency called it a clear example of its outdated infrastructure.
The Federal Aviation Administration is blaming Friday’s travel nightmare, which disrupted hundreds of flights, on two cut fiber optic cables. The agency called it a clear example of its outdated infrastructure.
DFW Airport, Love Field disruption caused by 'multiple failures' of telecommunications equipment
A telecommunications equipment outage on Friday temporarily stopped air traffic at airports in North Texas, including Dallas Fort Worth International and Love Field.
A telecommunications equipment outage on Friday temporarily stopped air traffic at airports in North Texas, including Dallas Fort Worth International and Love Field.
DFW Airport, Love Field flight delays continue after ground stop is lifted
A telecommunications equipment outage caused problems for travelers at both airports in North Texas on Friday afternoon.
A telecommunications equipment outage caused problems for travelers at both airports in North Texas on Friday afternoon.
Southwest Airlines changes seating policy for plus-size passengers
The airline company’s new policy starts in 2026 and here’s what you need to know.
The airline company’s new policy starts in 2026 and here’s what you need to know.
Woman arrested for Dallas Love Field bomb threat
An intoxicated woman made a false bomb threat at Dallas Love Field Airport on Tuesday evening, police said.
An intoxicated woman made a false bomb threat at Dallas Love Field Airport on Tuesday evening, police said.
Southwest assigned seats: Here's when ticket and boarding changes will happen
The new policy ends the airliner’s long standing open seating policy, and here’s what we know.
The new policy ends the airliner’s long standing open seating policy, and here’s what we know.
Southwest installs 'third set of eyes' in cockpit to boost safety
The program is called "SmartRunway SmartLanding" and it is designed to help pilots respond on the tarmac.
The program is called "SmartRunway SmartLanding" and it is designed to help pilots respond on the tarmac.
Southwest Airlines charging for checked baggage
May 28 is the day Southwest Airlines starts to charge for checked baggage. This represents a significant change for the Dallas-based carrier. For decades, much of the airline's identity was built around the concept of two bags fly free, but that is no more. Southwest announced earlier this year it needs to end the popular policy to boost revenue to make up for recent financial losses.
May 28 is the day Southwest Airlines starts to charge for checked baggage. This represents a significant change for the Dallas-based carrier. For decades, much of the airline's identity was built around the concept of two bags fly free, but that is no more. Southwest announced earlier this year it needs to end the popular policy to boost revenue to make up for recent financial losses.
Southwest Airlines’ baggage fee, other policies changing this week
Southwest Airlines has made major changes to its policies in recent months, with almost all of them going into effect Wednesday. Here’s what to know.
Southwest Airlines has made major changes to its policies in recent months, with almost all of them going into effect Wednesday. Here’s what to know.
Bags don't fly free anymore; Southwest abandons long-standing perk
It's the end of an airline industry mainstay: Southwest Airlines had touted its no-baggage fees for decades. But all of that is coming to an end.
It's the end of an airline industry mainstay: Southwest Airlines had touted its no-baggage fees for decades. But all of that is coming to an end.