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 reaches tentative deal with flight attendants, mechanics
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Southwest Airlines reducing minimum requirements for pilots: report
Southwest Airlines says recruiting change is aligned with hiring at or above FAA requirements.
Dallas weather: Winter storm continues to cancel flights at DFW Airport, Dallas Love Field
The icy weather has caused hundreds of flights into or out of North Texas to be canceled.
Watch: SNL slams Southwest Airlines over holiday chaos
Saturday Night Live had some fun at the expense of Southwest Airlines and their holiday fiasco.
Southwest posts $723M profit in 2022 despite losing $800M in holiday meltdown
Southwest Airlines CEO Bob Jordan looked to reassure investors during an earnings call Thursday that the Dallas-based airline is making the adjustments needed to ensure that the meltdown in December will never happen again.
US investigating December flight cancellations at Southwest
The U.S. Transportation Department said Wednesday it is investigating whether Southwest Airlines deceived customers by knowingly scheduling more flights in late December than it realistically could handle.
Tale of 2 airlines: Big profit at American, Southwest loss
American Airlines gave more proof Thursday of the recovery in air travel, posting a better-than-expected profit for the fourth quarter, while Southwest Airlines lost money because of massive flight cancellations last month.