Southwest Airlines to Require Lithium Battery Removal on Wheelchairs
Starting September 25, Southwest Airlines will require passengers traveling with powered wheelchairs and scooters that use removable lithium batteries to… Read More »
Southwest Airlines Eyes Global Expansion
Southwest Airlines is preparing for a potential expansion beyond its current network in the Americas, signaling a major shift in… Read More »
MMA Fighter Permanently Banned from Southwest Airlines
Mixed martial arts fighter and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu expert Aaron “Tex” Johnson has been permanently banned from Southwest Airlines following… Read More »
Southwest Airlines Considers Lounges, Premium Seats, and Long-Haul Flights
Southwest Airlines is signaling a potential shift in its long-standing business model as it explores new premium offerings to retain… Read More »
Southwest Airlines Bans Charging Power Banks in Bags
Starting May 28, Southwest Airlines will no longer allow passengers to charge devices using power banks stowed inside carry-on bags,… Read More »
Southwest Airlines Seeks Green Light for Global Routes
Southwest Airlines has filed a formal request with the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) seeking blanket approval to operate flights… Read More »
Southwest Airlines to Upgrade Entire Fleet
Southwest Airlines will begin a full retrofit of its entire fleet starting May 1, 2025, introducing premium seating and transitioning… Read More »
Southwest Airlines is set to reverse its long-standing “two bags fly free” policy
Southwest Airlines is set to reverse its long-standing “two bags fly free” policy by charging customers for checked luggage starting… Read More »
Southwest Airlines Drops Fuel Hedging Policy to Cut Costs
Southwest Airlines has announced it is discontinuing its fuel hedging policy, marking a significant move to reduce costs as the… Read More »
Southwest Airlines Ends Free Checked Baggage Policy
In a significant shift for its business model, Southwest Airlines announced on March 11, 2025, that it will end its… Read More »
Southwest Airlines Cuts Free Checked Bags for Most Passengers
Southwest Airlines is ending its long-standing policy of offering two free checked bags for most passengers, marking a major shift… Read More »
Southwest Airlines to Close Flight Attendant Bases in Cost-Cutting Move
Southwest Airlines has announced plans to close two of its flight attendant bases in an effort to streamline operations and… Read More »
Southwest Airlines to Shut Down Two Satellite FA Bases in Austin and Fort Lauderdale
Southwest Airlines has announced the closure of its two satellite cabin crew bases at Austin-Bergstrom International and Fort Lauderdale International,… Read More »
Southwest Airlines Adjusts Landing Procedures to Enhance Crew Safety
Southwest Airlines will introduce changes to its landing procedures starting in December 2024 in a bid to reduce injuries among… Read More »
Southwest Airlines Flight Struck by Bullet Before Takeoff
A Southwest Airlines Boeing 737-800, preparing for takeoff from Dallas Love Field Airport (DAL), was struck by a bullet on… Read More »
Southwest Airlines Offers Voluntary Buyouts Amid Fleet Delays
Southwest Airlines (WN) has initiated a voluntary separation buyout program for ground staff at 18 airports across its network, including… Read More »
Southwest Airlines to Offer Voluntary Separation to Airport Staff
Southwest Airlines is offering voluntary separation packages and extended leaves of absence to airport staff in 18 U.S. cities due… Read More »
Southwest Airlines Expands Redeye Routes for 2025
Southwest Airlines has announced the addition of 13 more redeye routes, set to launch in June 2025. The expansion will… Read More »
Rakesh Gangwal Appointed Chair of Southwest Airlines Board
Indian businessman Rakesh Gangwal, co-founder of IndiGo, has been appointed as the independent Chair of the Southwest Airlines board of… Read More »
Southwest Airlines Introduces Bamboo Cups, Wooden Stir Sticks to Reduce Plastic Waste
Southwest Airlines has rolled out bamboo cups and wooden stir sticks as part of its commitment to eliminate single-use plastics… Read More »
Southwest Airlines and Elliott Reach Deal to Keep CEO
Southwest Airlines has entered into a significant agreement with activist hedge fund Elliott Investment Management, successfully averting a potential proxy… Read More »
Southwest Airlines Exceeds Profit Estimates, Sees Q4 Revenue Growth
Southwest Airlines has reported a third-quarter profit that, while lower than the previous year, surpassed Wall Street expectations as the… Read More »