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.

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.

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 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.

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.

Southwest Airlines avoids furloughs for now

Southwest Airlines said it will not furlough any employees when it is allowed to do so.

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.