Southwest Airlines drops fuel hedging policy to cut further costs
Coming as the carrier’s next major policy change to cut costs, Southwest Airlines has disclosed it has dropped…
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Southwest Airlines – a major low-cost carrier based in the United States.
Flexjet pilot unsure of runways before Southwest’s critical Chicago go-around
A preliminary report from the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) suggests that a Flexjet pilot was unsure about…
Southwest ends free checked luggage perk to support business objectives
Southwest Airlines is ending its free checked baggage policy, one of its most well-known perks. In a statement…
Southwest to close two flight attendant bases amid workforce reduction plan
Southwest Airlines has announced that it plans to close two of its flight attendant bases amid cost-cutting and…
FAA orders CFM56 engine nacelle modifications after fatal Southwest incident
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is to issue airworthiness directives (ADs) to US airlines concerning the engine nacelles…
Southwest Airlines aircraft narrowly avoids collision at Chicago Midway Airport
A Southwest Airlines aircraft and a business jet that entered the runway without authorization narrowly avoided a collision…
Southwest to cut 15% of corporate workforce as part of ‘transformational plan’
Southwest Airlines has announced a 15% reduction in its corporate workforce to create a “leaner and more agile…
Is Southwest Airlines looking to acquire another carrier? What we know so far
Southwest Airlines may be considering the acquisition of another US carrier. Comments shared on social media by board…
Top 10: The safest low-cost airlines in the world in 2025
Low-cost carriers deliver around five billion passengers a year safely to their destinations, and most have a safety…
US DOT sues Southwest, fines Frontier Airlines for chronic flight delays
The US Department of Transportation (DOT) has filed a lawsuit against Southwest Airlines and imposed a fine on…
Southwest Airlines pauses hiring, most summer internships to cut costs: CNBC
Southwest Airlines is pausing corporate hiring and promotions and will be suspending most of its summer internships to…
Sale and leaseback: Southwest sells 36 Boeing 737s, United buys 18 Embraer E175s
Southwest Airlines is selling 36 Boeing 737-800s and United Airlines is buying 18 Embraer E175s, as both carriers…
Top 10: The most on-time low-cost airlines of 2024
Cirium’s 2024 on-time performance report is out, and while all eyes are on the winners in the global…
Southwest alters landing procedure to reduce cabin crew turbulence injuries
Southwest Airlines will alter landing procedures from December 2024, in an effort to reduce injuries sustained by cabin…
Delta Air Lines CEO says Trump second term will be ‘breath of fresh air’
Delta Air Lines CEO Ed Bastion has welcomed the incoming Donald Trump administration as a “breath of fresh…
Southwest Airlines flight struck by gunfire at Dallas Love Field
A Southwest Airlines Boeing 737-800 preparing for takeoff from Dallas Love Field (DAL) was hit by a bullet…
Southwest Airlines offers ‘voluntary separation’ to airport staff in 18 cities
Southwest Airlines will offer options for “voluntary separation” and extended leaves of absence to airport staff in 18…
IndiGo co-founder Rakesh Gangwal appointed Chair of Southwest Airlines board
Indian businessman Rakesh Gangwal, co-founder of low-cost carrier IndiGo, has been appointed independent Chair of the Southwest Airlines…