Southwest Airlines to cut over 300 jobs in Atlanta, ends open seating as part of major changes
More than 300 pilots and flight attendants will lose their jobs, and Southwest Airlines is ending its open seating policy as part of major cuts, the company announced.
More than 300 pilots and flight attendants will lose their jobs, and Southwest Airlines is ending its open seating policy as part of major cuts, the company announced.
Southwest open seating, baggage fee decisions announced
Southwest says that it plans to revamp its seating policy but passengers won’t see the change immediately.
Southwest says that it plans to revamp its seating policy but passengers won’t see the change immediately.
Southwest Airlines to cut staff, routes in Atlanta, report says
Dallas-based Southwest Airlines will soon cut routes and staff in the southwest region, according to the union representing flight attendants for the airline.
Dallas-based Southwest Airlines will soon cut routes and staff in the southwest region, according to the union representing flight attendants for the airline.
DFW Airport, Love Field airports rank among the best in America
The two big airports in North Texas are rated among the best in America. See where they fall on J.D. Power's list of the country's Top 10 airports.
The two big airports in North Texas are rated among the best in America. See where they fall on J.D. Power's list of the country's Top 10 airports.
Southwest Airlines Companion Pass offer: What to know about buy-one-get-one flights deal
Southwest is running a promotion this week for its Companion Pass, which allows travelers to bring someone for nearly free on unlimited flights.
Southwest is running a promotion this week for its Companion Pass, which allows travelers to bring someone for nearly free on unlimited flights.
Activist investor controls enough of Southwest Airlines to call for special shareholder meeting
Elliott Investment Management has been pushing for big changes at the Dallas based airline, including dumping its CEO and chairman. Now, it looks like they're making good on their promise.
Elliott Investment Management has been pushing for big changes at the Dallas based airline, including dumping its CEO and chairman. Now, it looks like they're making good on their promise.
Dallas Love Field runway closes for safety upgrades
Travelers could see some delays at Dallas Love Field Airport due to construction. The airport is closing down one of its runways for the next few months.
Travelers could see some delays at Dallas Love Field Airport due to construction. The airport is closing down one of its runways for the next few months.
Profit falls despite higher revenue at Southwest and American airlines
Southwest Airlines made an announcement about its new seating policy on the same day that both it and American Airlines reported a steep drop in second-quarter profit despite higher revenue.
Southwest Airlines made an announcement about its new seating policy on the same day that both it and American Airlines reported a steep drop in second-quarter profit despite higher revenue.
Southwest Airlines switches to assigned seating
Dallas-based Southwest Airlines announced a huge change for passengers. It will shift to assigned seats starting sometime next year.
Dallas-based Southwest Airlines announced a huge change for passengers. It will shift to assigned seats starting sometime next year.
Federal regulators are raising scrutiny of Southwest Airlines after a series of troubling incidents
Southwest Airlines is under increased scrutiny by federal safety officials. The move comes after a series of recent incidents including planes flying too low over water and taking off from a closed runway.
Southwest Airlines is under increased scrutiny by federal safety officials. The move comes after a series of recent incidents including planes flying too low over water and taking off from a closed runway.
Global Microsoft outage affects DFW Airport operations, other North Texas businesses
A global internet outage is causing big problems for airlines, retail stores, banks, gas stations and even DPS offices here in North Texas. Here's what a cybersecurity firm says caused the issue.
A global internet outage is causing big problems for airlines, retail stores, banks, gas stations and even DPS offices here in North Texas. Here's what a cybersecurity firm says caused the issue.
Officials investigate Southwest flight that departed from closed runway
There is a heightened focus on the aviation industry after a spate of runway incursions and near-miss events at airports nationwide.
There is a heightened focus on the aviation industry after a spate of runway incursions and near-miss events at airports nationwide.
How Boeing's latest crisis could affect your summer travel plans
The CEO of Boeing surprised lawmakers when he told them his company has not taken any new orders in two months. The airplane maker is also struggling to fill current orders. That puts more pressure on its customers, including Dallas-based Southwest Airlines.
The CEO of Boeing surprised lawmakers when he told them his company has not taken any new orders in two months. The airplane maker is also struggling to fill current orders. That puts more pressure on its customers, including Dallas-based Southwest Airlines.
Southwest Airlines celebrates 53rd birthday with $53 one-way tickets
Southwest Airlines is celebrating its 53rd birthday by offering one-way tickets for as low as $53.
Southwest Airlines is celebrating its 53rd birthday by offering one-way tickets for as low as $53.
Southwest Airlines flight to Hawaiian island plunges, comes within 400 feet of Pacific Ocean: Report
The Boeing aircraft reportedly dropped from approximately 16,000 feet to just 400 feet above the Pacific Ocean.
The Boeing aircraft reportedly dropped from approximately 16,000 feet to just 400 feet above the Pacific Ocean.
Boeing 737 experiences 'Dutch roll' during flight; FAA investigating
The incident occurred during a Southwest flight from Phoenix to Oakland, California on May 25.
The incident occurred during a Southwest flight from Phoenix to Oakland, California on May 25.
Southwest Airlines CEO says he won’t resign. A hedge fund is trying to get him fired
The CEO of Southwest Airlines said Wednesday he will not resign in the face of pressure from a hedge fund that wants him fired.
The CEO of Southwest Airlines said Wednesday he will not resign in the face of pressure from a hedge fund that wants him fired.
Activist investor buys $1.9 billion stake in Dallas-based Southwest Airlines
On Monday, Elliott Investment Management bought an 11% stake in the company for $1.9 billion. In a letter to the company board, Elliott called on the airline to make leadership changes and replace CEO Bob Jordan and executive chairman Gary Kelly.
On Monday, Elliott Investment Management bought an 11% stake in the company for $1.9 billion. In a letter to the company board, Elliott called on the airline to make leadership changes and replace CEO Bob Jordan and executive chairman Gary Kelly.
Southwest raises fees for EarlyBird check-in, Upgraded Boarding
Southwest increased the price range of certain perks that allow passengers to board sooner and better pick their preferred seat.
Southwest increased the price range of certain perks that allow passengers to board sooner and better pick their preferred seat.
Southwest Airlines tries to overturn fine for firing anti-abortion flight attendant
Attorneys for the flight attendant argue that Southwest Airlines violated federal laws protecting workers from religious-based discrimination.
Attorneys for the flight attendant argue that Southwest Airlines violated federal laws protecting workers from religious-based discrimination.