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…
Southwest Airlines
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Southwest Airlines – a major low-cost carrier based in the United States.
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…
Southwest introduces bamboo cups, wood stir sticks to cut single-use plastics
Southwest Airlines has introduced new bamboo cups and wooden stir sticks in order to eliminate single-use plastics from…
Southwest undergoes board shakeup as public feud with investor Elliot ends
The Southwest Airlines board will undergo a major shakeup after the US carrier resolved a long running public…
Southwest says investor Elliott ‘entrenched in demanding control of board’
Southwest Airlines has hit back at activist investor Elliott Investment Management after the firm called for a Special…
Southwest awards 185 students with flights through ¡Lánzate! award program
Southwest Airlines has awarded 185 students across the United States with four round trip tickets through its ¡Lánzate!/Take…
New Southwest director backs leadership after making $100 million investment
The new Southwest director and IndiGo co-founder Rakesh Gangwal has purchased 3.6 million shares in the airline, valued…
Southwest Airlines presents transformation plan, main shareholder unimpressed
Southwest Airlines presented a comprehensive transformation plan at its Investors Day, which was held on September 26, 2024. …
Major overhaul of Southwest board initiated after talks with activist investor
The Southwest Airlines board is facing a major overhaul after a meeting was held between the carrier and…
Southwest Airlines to launch seven new routes for March 2025
Southwest Airlines is set to introduce four domestic routes and three international routes from Austin, Nashville, and Sacramento,…
Southwest Airlines employee arrested for stealing flight vouchers at STL Airport
A Southwest Airlines employee has been taken into custody for stealing hundreds of flight vouchers from St. Louis…
Southwest Airlines to launch assigned and premium seating options
Southwest Airlines has announced plans to introduce seat assignments and premium seating options on all flights. During its…
Airline industry veteran and co-founder of IndiGo joins Southwest Airlines board
Well-known and respected airline industry veteran Rakesh Gangwal has been appointed to the board of Southwest Airlines, the…