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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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 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' "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.'
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.
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.
Southwest Airlines flight attendants to vote on new contract with 20% pay raise
Southwest Airlines flight attendants will vote on a new tentative deal that would give a 20% pay increase in the new year.
Southwest Airlines flight attendants will vote on a new tentative deal that would give a 20% pay increase in the new year.
Southwest Airlines resisted operating at DFW Airport a half-century ago. Now it's reconsidering
outhwest Airlines has called Dallas Love Field its home for 52 years, but now it's interested in getting gates at Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport too.
outhwest Airlines has called Dallas Love Field its home for 52 years, but now it's interested in getting gates at Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport too.
Southwest failed at customer service amid winter meltdown, US finds
Federal regulators have told Southwest Airlines that the carrier failed to provide enough help to travelers who were stranded during massive cancellations last December, and the airline could be subject to a fine.
Federal regulators have told Southwest Airlines that the carrier failed to provide enough help to travelers who were stranded during massive cancellations last December, and the airline could be subject to a fine.
Southwest Airlines pilots picket outside company headquarters in Dallas
A group of pilots gathered outside the Southwest Airlines headquarters in Dallas Thursday morning for an informal picket in protest of an event highlighting “Southwest culture."
A group of pilots gathered outside the Southwest Airlines headquarters in Dallas Thursday morning for an informal picket in protest of an event highlighting “Southwest culture."
Southwest offers flights to view 2024 total solar eclipse from the sky
On April 8, 2024, there will be flights scheduled in the direct and partial paths of the total solar eclipse.
On April 8, 2024, there will be flights scheduled in the direct and partial paths of the total solar eclipse.
Southwest makes a pitch for frequent flyers by making it easier to qualify for elite status
There's a battle brewing in the airline business to attract travelers who want elite status in a frequent-flyer program. Southwest Airlines said Monday that it will lower the number of flights needed to qualify for the top two levels of its Rapid Rewards program starting next year.
There's a battle brewing in the airline business to attract travelers who want elite status in a frequent-flyer program. Southwest Airlines said Monday that it will lower the number of flights needed to qualify for the top two levels of its Rapid Rewards program starting next year.