Why Southwest Airlines' New Choice Fare Tiers Are Creating Boarding Chaos It Didn't See Coming
Major changes to a 53-year-old system created unpredictable chaos for the largest budget carrier in the United States.
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12.6 Million Gallons: Southwest Airlines Shipped Jet Fuel On A Boat Due To Fears Over Supply
This year has been marked by considerable volatility when it comes to fuel prices and supply levels.
Southwest Rapid Rewards Selling Points At A Discount: When Is It Worth It?
Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards has introduced its latest promotion on purchased points, with different members being eligible for different offers. The best offer is for up to a 50% discount, which could be an opportunity to buy points for 0.5 cents each.
One Mile at a Time•Ben Schlappig24 JulA
Airlines revise 2026 earnings outlooks as jet fuel prices surge again
American Airlines and Southwest Airlines have lowered their 2026 earnings expectations as another sharp increase in jet fuel…
AeroTime•Stephen Pope23 Jul
Is It True That Earning Southwest Airlines' Companion Pass By Flying Alone Now Requires Over $67,000 In Basic Fares?
What is the true cost of a Companion Pass?
60% Of Southwest Airlines Flyers Are Now Paying To Upgrade & It Reveals What LCC Loyalty Was Really About
A closer look at why Southwest is now more successful after getting rid of open seating and free checked bags.
Southwest Airlines Scraps New 6.5-Hour International Route Before The 1st Flight
Following the pushed back launch date, all flights have now been removed. See more here!
2:45 AM Red-Eye: Southwest Airlines' 5 Worst Flights To Avoid Revealed [Map]
Would you fly on any of Southwest's latest red-eye flights?
Southwest Airlines Sued After Allegedly Unprotecting Woman From Unruly Passenger Inflight
Southwest Airlines is facing a lawsuit after a female passenger claims the airline did not protect her from an intoxicated male passenger.
Southwest Unveils Its Most Unpleasant Flight Ever, A 2:45AM Reverse Redeye To Hawaii
Southwest Airlines is launching what I’d argue is the carrier’s most uncomfortable flight to date, though it makes for great aircraft utilization, and I’m sure some customers will gladly book this.
One Mile at a Time•Ben Schlappig17 Jul
Baltimore-Philadelphia? Southwest Airlines Unveils 15 New Routes For Spring 2027
Southwest Airlines is gearing up for its biggest spring schedule yet, with record-breaking departures from key hubs like Austin and Orlando.
Why Southwest Airlines Might Change Its Cabin Interior Again
A closer look at why a Southwest Airlines first class cabin could be an inevitability rather than a thought experiment.
Here's How Much You Now Have To Spend On Southwest Airlines To Earn A Companion Pass In 2026
The Companion Pass is still an extremely valuable benefit.
Why Southwest Airlines Doesn't Want Its Boeing 737NGs Anymore
Southwest Airlines is famous for operating only the Boeing 737 series.
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Southwest adds Korea’s Air Premia in latest international overseas partner push
Southwest Airlines has added South Korea’s Air Premia as its latest international partner, continuing a rapid introduction of…
AeroTime•Stephen Pope9 Jul
Southwest Airlines Adds 5 New Destinations: See Where Now [Map]
Four are domestic and one is international. See them all here!
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Southwest Airlines Flight Bound for Vegas Makes Emergency U-Turn to Hawaii
A flight from Hawaii to Las Vegas was forced to make a U-turn after a distress signal was emitted due to an in-flight emergency. The incident occurred on Sunday, July 5. Southwest Airlines Aircraft Diversion At 8:40 p.m. local time on July 5, Southwest Airlines flight WN139 took off from Kahului on the island of Maui, […]
Travel Radar•Melissa Thomas9 JulA
Stratos broadens airline portfolio
Aircraft investment specialist Stratos has acquired three leased aircraft, adding Asiana Airlines, Southwest Airlines and Virgin Australia to its portfolio of airline customers while expanding its investor base. The acquisitions comprise an Airbus A321 (MSN 5173) leased to Asiana Airlines, a Boeing 737-800 (MSN 38875) leased to Southwest Airlines, and a Boeing 737-700 (MSN 38128) […]
AviTrader•Heike Tamm8 Jul
The Aging Software That Canceled 16,700 Southwest Airlines Flights Is Finally Being Replaced By 2028
A closer look at how IT issues are impacting the airline industry.
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Ground Vehicle Strikes Southwest Airlines Aircraft During Boarding at Memphis Airport
A Southwest Airlines aircraft was struck by a ground equipment vehicle while passengers were boarding at Memphis International Airport (MEM) on June 21. No injuries were reported, but the aircraft was removed from service, and passengers experienced significant delays while a replacement aircraft was arranged. Ground equipment collides with aircraft during boarding The incident involved […]
Travel Radar•Hannah Sass1 Jul