Southwest considering changing its boarding and pick-your-seat processes
Get ready for changes in boarding and seating at Southwest Airlines.
Southwest Airlines flight attendants ratify a contract that will raise pay about 33% over 4 years
Flight attendants at Southwest Airlines have ratified a contract that includes pay raises totaling more than 33% over four years, as airline workers continue to benefit from the industry's recovery since the pandemic.
Southwest will limit hiring and drop 4 airports after loss. American Airlines posts 1Q loss as well
Both Southwest and American Airlines reported first-quarter losses Thursday. Demand for travel remains strong, including among business flyers, but airlines are dealing with higher labor costs, and delays in aircraft deliveries are limiting their ability to add more flights.
Southwest flight bound for Houston returns to Denver Airport after engine cover falls off
A Southwest flight destined for Houston had to return to Denver International Airport after the engine cowling fell off during takeoff, prompting an investigation by FAA officials and rescheduling passengers for a three-hour delay.
An engine on a Southwest Airlines jet caught fire before taking off from Texas. FAA is investigating
The plane was a Boeing 737-800, an older model than the 737 Max.
Southwest reaches a labor agreement with flight attendants
Southwest Airlines has reached a tentative agreement on a new contract with union flight attendants. The airline announced the deal Wednesday but did not disclose details of the agreement.
Southwest Airlines cuts flying capacity, pauses hiring due to ongoing Boeing issues
The airline has stopped hiring pilots and flight attendants, and Southwest expects to end the year with a lower headcount compared to 2023.
Southwest Airlines reaches tentative agreement with ground workers
The tentative deal is with the Transport Workers Union, which represents 18,000 Southwest employees who handle bags, restock aircraft and move cargo.
Caught on camera: Fistfight breaks out on Southwest Airlines flight
A brawl breaks out thousands of feet in the air, with at least two men engaged in a fistfight on a Hawaii-bound Southwest Airlines flight from Oakland.
Flight attendants to picket at DFW, Love Field as part of worldwide protest
Flight attendants will protest Tuesday at airports in 30 cities in the U.S., plus Canada and the United Kingdom.
Southwest, American Airlines announce earnings reports that were better than expected
The two big airlines based in North Texas both reported fourth quarter earnings, and both were better than analysts had expected.
Southwest Airlines pilots okay five-year contract, includes immediate 29% pay raise
The agreement includes a 29.15 percent pay raise for Southwest Airlines pilots on the day of ratification.
Southwest Airlines leads country in cancelations for third straight day
Dallas-based Southwest Airlines canceled 400+ flights for the third straight day as winter weather makes an impact across the country.
Southwest Airlines recovers after delays, cancelations on Christmas Eve
Southwest Airlines canceled hundreds of flights, mostly out of Chicago, on Sunday, claiming fog. This weekend's disruption trickled over into Christmas Day.
Southwest Airlines pilots to earn 50% pay raise as part of new contract agreement
It's been three years since the end of their last contract, and their new deal is similar to other major airlines.
Southwest Airlines, pilot's union reach agreement on new contract
Dallas-based Southwest Airlines and a union of the airline's pilots have reached an agreement on a new contract.
Southwest Airlines reaches $140 million settlement for December 2022 flight-canceling meltdown
Southwest Airlines is paying a $35 million fine as part of a $140 million settlement with the government over a meltdown last holiday season.
Southwest Airlines' plus-size passengers policy gains new buzz online
Southwest Airlines' "inclusion policy" has been in place for several years, but it is getting a lot of traction ahead of the holiday travel season thanks to plus-size influencers.
Southwest Airlines celebrated for policy to give a full row to 'passengers of size' for free
A plus-sized travel expert and TikToker says, 'I hope to see more airlines implement customer-of-size policies.'
Southwest Airlines brings to life first graders’ viral virtual ‘field trip’ to Mexico
You may have seen the video – their unbelievably imaginative teacher transformed their classroom into a “field trip” to Mexico, via a pretend Southwest flight. And now the real Southwest Airlines is getting involved.