Southwest Airlines' Major Expansion: 23 New Nonstop Routes Launching Soon [Full List]
21 are domestic and two are international. See them all here!
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Less Capacity: Why Southwest Airlines Reversed A $60 Million Decision Made 14 Years Ago
A small decision with big consequences.
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Celebrating Milestones: How Southwest Airlines Recognizes Service Anniversaries
Southwest Airlines announced: Honoring 55 Years of Dedication As Southwest celebrates our 55th Birthday on June 18, we are proud to honor two Flight Attendants whose journeys span nearly our entire history. Deborah Stembridge joined Southwest Airlines on June 18, 1971, our very first day of operation. Sandra Force followed later that year on September […]
World Airline News•Bruce Drum29 Jun
“Be Ashamed”: Southwest Airlines Rejects Flyer From Boarding With Guitar, Then Calls Police
Gate agent goes beyond SWA rules to ground one flyer.
Southwest Credit Card Offers: Earn Up To 90,000 Bonus Points (Last Chance)
Southwest Airlines is one of the most flown airlines in the United States, thanks to its massive domestic route network, along with generally friendly service. The carriers co-branded credit cards are quite popular with consumers, and several weeks ago we saw limited time welcome offers rolled out on them, offering up to 90,000 bonus points.
One Mile at a Time•Ben Schlappig29 Jun
Massive Cuts: Southwest Airlines Ends 7 Routes From This Important Airport [List & Map]
The facility is still Southwest's 11th-busiest airport by departing flights this Q3.
The FAA's New Secondary Cockpit Door Just Debuted On A Southwest Airlines Boeing 737, But Most Planes Won't Get It
Southwest flew the first US flight with a secondary cockpit barrier. Most of the fleet won't get one for years.
Southwest Airlines Starts Free Starlink Wi-Fi Rollout, A Total Game Changer
In February 2026, Southwest Airlines announced plans to introduce free Starlink Wi-Fi for Rapid Rewards members, which is of course an incredibly exciting passenger experience development. There’s now a positive update, as the first plane is now flying with the service, and we can expect a pretty quick rollout, with 300+ planes having Starlink by the end of the year.
One Mile at a Time•Ben Schlappig24 JunA
Southwest Airlines debuts Starlink inflight Wi-Fi connectivity
On June 22, 2026, Southwest Airlines rolled out Starlink internet connectivity on a commercial flight for the first…
AeroTime•Miquel Ros24 Jun
Southwest Boeing 737 Pulled From Service After Ramp Vehicle Wedges Beneath Its Belly
Emergency crews were called to Memphis International Airport after a ground vehicle became wedged under a Southwest Airlines plane.
6-Hour Flights: Southwest Airlines Launches Exciting New Route To Hawaii In August [Map]
Southwest is the second carrier this year to launch service on this route, which had previously been unserved since 2005.
7-Hour Nonstop Flights: Southwest Airlines' 10 Record-Breaking Longest Routes [Map & List]
Only one of Southwest's 10 longest routes by block time is international.
How Southwest Airlines' 'Trip For Pay' Model Pushes Senior Boeing 737 Captains Past $450,000 In 2026
Southwest Airlines' unique Trip For Pay system quietly generates pay that helps narrowbody pilots earn levels often associated with widebody flying.
Massive Cuts: Southwest Airlines Ends 26 Routes From This Major Airport [Map & List]
The times are changing at the US budget giant.
Southwest Airlines Has No Direct Competition On 60% Of Its Routes: Here's Why That's Changing In 2026
Recent policy changes are redefining the airline's business structure.
55 Years Later: Southwest Airlines' Top 15 Busiest Routes Revealed [Map & List]
How an icon of American travel is evolving.
Only 57% Full: Why Southwest Airlines' Hawaii Flights Are Struggling
Southwest excels at bringing tourists to Hawaii, but struggles at moving them between islands.
SOUTHWEST AIRLINES PARTNERS WITH AMAZON WEB SERVICES (AWS)
Southwest Airlines Co. is partnering with Amazon Web Services (AWS) as its preferred cloud provider to modernize its technology foundation and evolve how the airline operates, builds, and is able to serve its Customers. As part of this partnership, Southwest will transition from a largely on-premises environment to a cloud-based, AI- and agent-enabled architecture on AWS by 2028—laying the foundation to operate with greater speed, flexibility, and reliability to support the business.
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Southwest, Singapore Airlines launch single-ticket connection partnership
Southwest Airlines and Singapore Airlines have launched a partnership allowing passengers to book single-ticket trips connecting Singapore Airlines’ long-haul…
AeroTime•Stephen Pope9 Jun
The Southwest Airlines fleet in May 2026
Southwest Airlines (WN/SWA) was founded in 1967 by Herb Kelleher and Rollin King. Initially conceptualized to serve as an intrastate airline connecting major cities within Texas, the airline was officially established in 1971 with its first flights crisscrossing between Dallas, Houston, and San Antonio. The business model of Southwest Airlines disrupted the traditional airline industry […]
Flightradar24 Blog•Chris Lomas27 May