American, Southwest talk safety procedures as COVID-19 cases spike nationwide
Both local carriers, American Airlines and Southwest Airlines, continue to burn through millions of dollar in cash every single day. The airlines are hoping for a much-needed bump in revenue during the holiday season.
Southwest Airlines to resume using middle seats in December
Southwest Airlines said it will no longer limit how many seats are sold after Nov. 30.
Southwest Airlines will stop blocking middle seats in December
Middle seats will once again be filled on flights beginning a week after Thanksgiving, and just ahead of the rest of the travel season, Southwest Airlines confirmed.
American, Southwest add to parade of airline losses in 3Q
The losses are building at U.S. airlines as the coronavirus pandemic cuts into air travel. Southwest lost $1.6 billion in the third quarter while American reported a $2.4 billion loss.
North Texas airline workers continue to wait for additional coronavirus relief bill
It’s been a lot of back and forth in D.C. this week over the multi-billion dollar aid package, a package airline worker unions say they desperately need right now.
CEO says Southwest needs union pay cuts to avoid furloughs
Southwest Airlines will cut pay for nonunion workers in January and says union workers must also accept less pay or face furloughs next year as the pandemic continues to hammer the airline business.
American, Southwest airlines doing everything they can to get people traveling on planes
Airlines are pushing out throwback promotions in an attempt to get more people on planes.
Southwest Airlines updates COVID-19 policies, extends middle seat blocking through November
Southwest evaluated its policies and procedures based on “science and evolved guidance from the CDC and broader medical community,” Ryan Green, SVP & chief marketing officer, said in a recent press release.
Southwest temporarily grounds Boeing 737-800 airplanes
Southwest Airlines is grounding about a sixth of its fleet. The planes should be back in service fairly quickly, though.
Airlines continue to cut flights, furlough workers, which could impact holiday travel
Travelers will see fewer flight options next month as airlines cut flights and furlough workers due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Southwest Airlines to cut 35,000 flights this October
Southwest Airlines will cut roughly 40 percent of its flights from the October schedule.
Southwest Airlines avoids furloughs for now
Southwest Airlines said it will not furlough any employees when it is allowed to do so.
American, Southwest Airlines working to cut costs as they report losses due to COVID-19 pandemic
Airline demand will likely slip again this fall as states tighten up re-opening phases.
More than 17,000 Southwest Airlines workers sign up for buyouts, extended leave
Days after Southwest Airlines announced more than 17,000 employees signed up for either buyouts or extended leave, FOX 4 is learning more about which employees will be affected.
More airlines starting to require passengers to wear masks
With more people feeling comfortable enough to fly again, many airlines are making masks a requirement for everyone on board.
American, Southwest Airlines among hardest hit by losses caused by COVID-19 pandemic
Airlines were big beneficiaries of the stimulus bill signed by the Senate.
Flight change fee waivers, cancellations: This is how major airlines are reacting to COVID-19
Airlines are slashing flights, offering change fee waivers to customers as they experience a sharp drop in bookings in the face of the spreading coronavirus.
Southwest to cancel around 1,000 daily flights until April
Southwest says they will continue to assess the demand for their service with the goal of canceling flights that have alternative options and that affect the fewest number of travelers.
Southwest Airlines helps reunite girl with lost Winnie the Pooh bear after 'big adventure'
After a girl left her longtime Winnie-the-Pooh stuffed animal on a flight, Southwest Airlines came to the rescue.
Southwest again delays expected return date for Boeing Max
Southwest Airlines is bowing to reality and removing the grounded Boeing 737 Max from its schedule even longer -- another two months, until Aug. 10.