Austin has signed off on an incentive package worth up to $5.5 million to support a major expansion by Southwest Airlines, the latest move cementing the... Read more
Dallas News - Dec 12
WASHINGTON – The Trump administration said Saturday it will waive an $11 million fine imposed on Southwest Airlines as part of a $140 million settlement over the carrier’s meltdown in December 2022 during a busy holiday travel period. Read more
Spokesman - Dec 06
Southwest Airlines has made numerous changes recently as it overhauls its business model. These include: Ending its famous free checked bags policyStarting to charge passengers for extra seats when they cannot fit into a single seatEnding its open seating policyProhibiting portable batteries ... Read more
Thestreet - Dec 02
Southwest Airlines will overhaul its boarding with assigned seats starting Jan. 27, using the new "WILMA" method that boards window passengers first. Read more
Fox Business - Oct 17
Southwest Airlines plans to start its first flights to Anchorage, Alaska, in early 2026. Read more
Wfaa - Oct 03
Some travelers have said that it will stop them from flying Southwest Airlines. Read more
Thestreet - Sep 25
The regulations related to lithium batteries on board flights are becoming increasingly strict in the United States. This time it has been the turn of Southwest Airlines, which has informed passengers with reduced mobility that they must remove the lithium batteries from electric wheelchairs or s... Read more
La Grada - Sep 18
(KRON) -- One of the nation's largest airlines will soon be providing service at a small North Bay airport. Southwest Airlines will begin service next year at Sonoma County Airport in Santa Rosa, a press release stated on Wednesday. Starting on April 7, Southwest will now fly in and out of Charle... Read more
Kron4 - Sep 10
The airline is making some big moves. Read more
Simple Flying - Sep 03
Southwest Airlines’ newest jets are now flying with a barrier that can protect the cockpit when pilots need to open the door during flight. Read more
Wcvb - Sep 02
