Southwest Airlines flight attendant welcomes granddaughter as fellow flight attendant
A longtime Southwest Airlines flight attendant got the unique experience of welcoming her own granddaughter as a colleague.
A longtime Southwest Airlines flight attendant got the unique experience of welcoming her own granddaughter as a colleague.
Southwest is limiting service that lets passengers buy better spot in boarding line
The perk starts at $15 but can be higher, depending on the length of the flight and demand for seats.
The perk starts at $15 but can be higher, depending on the length of the flight and demand for seats.
Video shows fiery Southwest Airlines plane returning to Houston airport
Video shows flames coming from the plane while it was in the air Tuesday.
Video shows flames coming from the plane while it was in the air Tuesday.
California mom sues Southwest alleging 'blatant racism'
Mary MacCarthy, a Los Angeles resident who is white, said traveling from San Jose to Denver for her older brother's funeral in October 2021 went awry when, shortly after landing, she and her daughter Moira were whisked away for police questioning after an airline employee flagged the duo as suspicious.
Mary MacCarthy, a Los Angeles resident who is white, said traveling from San Jose to Denver for her older brother's funeral in October 2021 went awry when, shortly after landing, she and her daughter Moira were whisked away for police questioning after an airline employee flagged the duo as suspicious.
Southwest Airlines pilots ask to be freed from mediation. It's another step towards a strike
Southwest Airlines pilots are moving one step closer to a possible strike.
Southwest Airlines pilots are moving one step closer to a possible strike.
Hackers steal personal data from 8K Southwest, American Airlines pilot applicants
A cyber attack exposed the personal information of more than 8,000 American Airlines and Southwest Airlines pilot applicants.
A cyber attack exposed the personal information of more than 8,000 American Airlines and Southwest Airlines pilot applicants.
Southwest has a labor deal with mechanics just days after flight attendants rejected theirs
Southwest Airlines has reached agreement on a new labor contract with its mechanics just days after the flight attendants’ union rejected a company proposal.
Southwest Airlines has reached agreement on a new labor contract with its mechanics just days after the flight attendants’ union rejected a company proposal.
Southwest Airlines reaches tentative deal with flight attendants, mechanics
Just in time for summer travel, Southwest Airlines has made an agreement with its workers.
Just in time for summer travel, Southwest Airlines has made an agreement with its workers.
Photos capture Southwest pilot climbing through cockpit window to unlock plane door
A Southwest Airlines pilot was captured climbing through the window of a plane and into the cockpit in order to unlock the plane door at San Diego International Airport on Wednesday.
A Southwest Airlines pilot was captured climbing through the window of a plane and into the cockpit in order to unlock the plane door at San Diego International Airport on Wednesday.
Southwest Airlines pilots vote in favor of strike
Airline workers can't legally strike unless mediators decide further negotiations are pointless. Even then, the president and Congress can block a strike.
Airline workers can't legally strike unless mediators decide further negotiations are pointless. Even then, the president and Congress can block a strike.
Southwest Airlines pilots vote to authorize potential strike
The pilots union for Southwest Airlines says its members have overwhelmingly voted to authorize a strike. Here's what that could mean during the busy summer travel season.
The pilots union for Southwest Airlines says its members have overwhelmingly voted to authorize a strike. Here's what that could mean during the busy summer travel season.
American Airlines, Southwest pilots move closer to striking
American Airlines pilots plan to picket at DFW Airport and other airports across the country to explain their demands before the strike.
American Airlines pilots plan to picket at DFW Airport and other airports across the country to explain their demands before the strike.
Southwest Airlines named worst airline in the US, according to new study
The site WalletHub looked into the 9 largest US airlines, plus two regional carriers in a number of categories, including cancelations, delays, mishandled baggage, legroom and more.
The site WalletHub looked into the 9 largest US airlines, plus two regional carriers in a number of categories, including cancelations, delays, mishandled baggage, legroom and more.
After weak start to year, airlines expect profitable summer
Most U.S. airlines lost money in the first quarter, traditionally the weakest time of year for travel, but they are all eagerly looking ahead to a summer of full planes and high fares.
Most U.S. airlines lost money in the first quarter, traditionally the weakest time of year for travel, but they are all eagerly looking ahead to a summer of full planes and high fares.
Southwest reports $159 million 1Q loss on meltdown effects
The airline said Thursday, however, that it made money in March and expects to be solidly profitable in the April-through-June quarter that includes the start of the peak summer travel season.
The airline said Thursday, however, that it made money in March and expects to be solidly profitable in the April-through-June quarter that includes the start of the peak summer travel season.
Southwest Airlines' technology issues slows travel for some at Dallas Love Field
The airline says an "intermittent technology issue" caused Southwest to temporarily pause flight operations nationwide.
The airline says an "intermittent technology issue" caused Southwest to temporarily pause flight operations nationwide.
Southwest CEO's compensation soars despite December debacle
The Southwest Airlines holiday travel meltdown apparently did not impact the salary of the company's CEO. His pay nearly doubled in 2022.
The Southwest Airlines holiday travel meltdown apparently did not impact the salary of the company's CEO. His pay nearly doubled in 2022.
Southwest Airlines continues effort to earn back consumer confidence after holiday meltdown
The Dallas-based carrier is announcing a three-part plan to prevent another debacle like the one last Christmas that led to the cancelation of some 17,000 flights, leaving passengers and their luggage stranded at airports across the country.
The Dallas-based carrier is announcing a three-part plan to prevent another debacle like the one last Christmas that led to the cancelation of some 17,000 flights, leaving passengers and their luggage stranded at airports across the country.
Southwest buys more deicing trucks after December fiasco
Southwest said it is buying more deicing trucks and lining up additional deicing pads at key airports and buying more engine covers and heaters to avoid a repeat.
Southwest said it is buying more deicing trucks and lining up additional deicing pads at key airports and buying more engine covers and heaters to avoid a repeat.
Dallas weather: Flights canceled ahead of Thursday's severe storms in North Texas
Airlines are already canceling flights ahead of the severe storms that are expected to hit North Texas on Thursday.
Airlines are already canceling flights ahead of the severe storms that are expected to hit North Texas on Thursday.