Tesla, Microsoft, Boeing earnings, along with GDP top week ahead
Apple's new macbook, as well as earnings from Visa, Mastercard, and American Express and most major airlines including JetBlue and Southwest headline a busy week.
Southwest Airlines to spend over $1B to invest in IT systems following holiday meltdown
Southwest Airlines announced in a letter to loyalty customers that it is taking additional measures to review the events and "make thoughtful recommendations on future actions."
Southwest pilots to vote on whether to authorize union leaders to call for strike
Southwest canceled over 16,700 flights late last year after a severe winter storm tipped its operation into chaos, and its pilots have emerged as some of the airline’s harshest critics.
Senators demand answers from Southwest Airlines CEO after holiday meltdown
Over a dozen senators sent a letter to Southwest Airlines CEO Bob Jordan, demanding answers on a variety of issues related to its recent flight disruption fiasco.
Southwest Airlines sued by shareholders following operational meltdown
Shareholders are suing Southwest Airlines, claiming that it concealed issues about its technology that left it vulnerable during adverse weather conditions.
New pilot contracts to drive up costs at US airlines
The Delta Air Lines pilot raises have been lauded by other pilot unions. If other airlines like American, United and Southwest follow suit, airline costs will increase.
FAA system outage: What airlines are doing for passengers
Major U.S. carriers including United, Delta and Southwest Airlines, have promised to help passengers rebook for free if they were impacted by the FAA's system-wide outage.
Pilots say FAA computer outage that grounded US flights nationwide unprecedented
Southwest Airlines Pilots Association Vice President Cpt. Michael Santoro says it's "unlikely" the FAA computer systems were hacked, but rather are "old and inflated."
Southwest Airlines promotes executives following operational meltdown
Southwest Airlines announced promotions for five executives on Tuesday, days after saying its operational disaster over the holidays would result in a fourth-quarter loss
After Southwest meltdown, experts issue tips on avoiding future airport issues
Online travel agency insurance agency InsureMyTrip issued tips to help Southwest Airlines travelers if they are faced with another travel nightmare.
Southwest Airlines says holiday cancellations could amount to $825M loss
Southwest Airlines expects to rack up a significant loss, as much as $825 million, from the operational meltdown that led to nearly 17,000 flight cancellations.
Expert sounds alarm on Southwest as many passengers still await lost bags: ‘Real cocktail for total confusion'
Southwest Airlines passengers impacted by the holiday "flightmare" may never see their lost luggage again, according to international aviation expert Mike Boyd.
Southwest doles out frequent flyer miles bonus to customers impacted by meltdown
Southwest Airlines is handing out $300 in frequent flyer miles to customers impacted by the carrier's meltdown as it continues to sort through lost luggage.
Southwest Airlines passenger sues airline for failing to offer 'prompt refunds' after travel meltdown
A Southwest Airlines passenger whose flight was canceled during the carrier's operational meltdown is suing the airline for failing to provide prompt refunds to passengers.
Nashville airport apologizes for 'unfortunate incident' with police threatening to arrest Southwest passengers
The Nashville International Airport apologized for the "unfortunate incident" after one of its officers threatened to arrest Southwest passengers.
Companies spend record amounts on dividends, despite looming downturn
S&P 500 companies spent more than ever on dividends while some used share buybacks to reward investors.
Southwest cancels 43 flights Friday, after CEO pledges full schedule, 'great operation'
Southwest Airlines has canceled 41 flights Friday as its CEO says he is "very confident" about its operation following days of mass cancelations.
Southwest meltdown: How to get reimbursed for hotels and meals, and find lost luggage
Southwest Airlines customers who were forced to pay for meals and hotel stays, or who lost their luggage, in widespread travel disruptions, may request reimbursements.
Pete Buttigieg calls out Southwest Airlines in letter, lays out priorities
Pete Buttigieg criticized Southwest over the thousands of flights it recently canceled and laid out four priorities he has for the airline in a letter Thursday.
Southwest's brand is tarnished after its meltdown — how can the airline recover?
Southwest Airlines continues to reel after drawing the ire of customers, employees and even the federal government amid an operational breakdown. How can they recover?