Southwest CEO refuses to resign as second investor raises leadership doubts
The CEO of Southwest Airlines, Robert Jordan, has said that he will not resign despite a second investor…
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Southwest Airlines – a major low-cost carrier based in the United States.
Major shareholder calls for Southwest Airlines shake up, CEO resignation
Elliott Investment Management, an investment fund known in the financial community for its activist stance, has requested the…
Southwest sued for discrimination over free ticket program for Hispanic students
Southwest Airlines is facing a lawsuit filed by an equal rights nonprofit group over the carrier’s free ticket…
Coulson Aviation acquires Southwest Boeing 737-700 for waterbomber conversion
Coulson Aviation has acquired its first Boeing 737-700 aircraft, which will be converted into the world’s highest-capacity Large…
Southwest Airlines fired pilot who spoke in Spanish during engine fire incident
A Southwest Airlines captain has filed a complaint against the airline after he was sacked for speaking to…
Southwest seeks new slot at Washington airport for nonstop Las Vegas flight
Southwest Airlines has announced that will apply to the Department of Transportation (DOT) for a newly created slot…
Top-ranking North American airlines discover the key to happy customers
The North American aviation industry is one of the most competitive markets in the world with airlines battling…
Southwest 737-8 narrowly avoids runway collision with departing JetBlue E-190
A runway collision between a Southwest Airlines Boeing 737 MAX 8 and a JetBlue Airways Embraer E-190 has…
Southwest B737 makes emergency landing after engine cover rips off during flight
A Southwest Airlines flight was forced to make an emergency landing after one of the Boeing 737-800 aircraft’s…
New Boeing Chairman leads path to bring airline bosses back on board: reports
The new Boeing Chairman Steve Mollenkopf is reaching out to airline CEOs in an attempt to reaffirm relationships…
Southwest Airlines to introduce US transcontinental ‘red-eye’ flights by 2026
Dallas-based low-cost carrier Southwest Airlines is planning to introduce overnight flights for the first time in its 57-year…
Airline bosses to meet with Boeing, FBI reaches out to Alaska 737-9 ‘victims’
As the aviation industry struggles to cope with repercussions of the Alaska Airlines 737 MAX 9 door plug…
Boeing delays forcing Southwest to consider merger options says pilot union
The head of Southwest Airlines’ pilot union is becoming increasingly concerned over what he has described as “troubling…
Southwest Airlines unveils design plans for new cabins, seats and staff uniforms
Southwest Airlines has unveiled plans for redesigned cabins, new seats and a fresh uniform for its 53,000 employees. The…
Man jailed for pushing Southwest Airlines cabin crew member during altercation
A passenger on a Southwest Airlines flight has been jailed in the United States (US) after he pushed…
Southwest Airlines to carry overdose reversal medication in onboard medical kits
Southwest Airlines has become the latest US-based commercial airline to announce that it will carry naloxone, an opioid…
Southwest Airlines pilots back new contract for 44% salary increase by 2028
Southwest Airlines pilots have unanimously backed a new contract that will see their pay increase by 44% through…
Southwest Airlines accepts $140M DOT fine for holiday meltdown 2022
The United States (US) Department of Transportation (DOT) has fined Southwest Airlines $140 million after the carrier canceled…