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.
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 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.
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.
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."
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.
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.
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.
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.
Video shows fiery Southwest Airlines plane returning to Houston airport
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.
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.
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.