Southwest Airlines' new portable charger policy a first for U.S. carriers

Under a new policy taking effect Wednesday, May 28, Southwest Airlines will be the first domestic carrier requiring passengers to have portable battery chargers visible while in use.

American Airlines unveils flagship suite seating
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New Boeing 787-9 planes arrived at DFW Airport last week that feature 51 flagship suites which will have privacy doors, more storage, a wireless charging pad and a one-of-a-kind chaise lounge seating option with an adjustable headrest pillow.

Southwest announces revamped fare bundles: What to know

Southwest Airlines has announced revamped fare bundles: Choice Extra, Choice Preferred, Choice, as well as Basic.

North Texas airlines impacted by Trump tariffs
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The uncertainty with tariffs is impacting major airlines. Southwest and American Airlines both held earnings calls today to talk about how they plan to move forward.

North Texas airlines report quarterly losses amid travel uncertainty

Southwest, American and even Delta Air Lines are withdrawing their profit outlooks for the year, citing less domestic travel and global uncertainty over things like tariffs.

Southwest Airlines trolls Mavericks in viral post amid bag policy change backlash

Southwest Airlines' viral dig at the Mavericks has fans fired up on social media. The shade comes days after the airline's controversial baggage policy change.

SWA pilot narrowly avoids collision with jet
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A Southwest Airlines plane narrowly avoided colliding with another plane on Tuesday morning at Chicago?s Midway International Airport.

Southwest Airlines to cut 15% of its workforce in its first-ever mass layoffs

The Dallas-based airline says its “workforce reductions" of 1,750 jobs will focus mainly on corporate overhead and leadership positions, including senior leadership and directors.

Lawmakers looking at 'airline junk fees' after busy Thanksgiving travel week

Millions were expected to pass through North Texas' airports to get to their destinations by Thanksgiving. This comes as members of Congress are being critical of what they call "junk fees" on customers.

Southwest Airlines plane shot: Family on board describes experience

A Dallas family heading to Indianapolis to visit friends shared their experience after the plane they were on at Love Field was shot.

Southwest settles proxy fight with hedge fund and reports smaller Q3 profit. American loses money

Southwest Airlines will replace several members of its board with candidates pushed by Elliott Investment Management to end a monthslong fight with the hedge fund. The airline also says its third-quarter profit fell by nearly two-thirds compared with a year earlier on higher labor costs.

A look inside Southwest Airlines' newly-designed planes taking flight in 2026

From the outside, the new Southwest Airlines 737 MAX Jet looks like all the others. But inside is where passengers will notice some major changes.