Southwest to end open seating for 2026 flights, offer more legroom and red-eye bookings
Southwest Airlines said its surveys show that 80% of its customers want to know where they are sitting on the plane before going to the airport.
Southwest warns employees of 'difficult decisions' ahead: report
The remarks come amid pressure from activist investor Elliott Investment Management, which has advocated for numerous changes at Southwest to improve its financial performance.
Southwest Airlines' battle with activist investor heats up: Are free bags on the chopping block?
An activist investor has continued pushing for a “comprehensive" review of Southwest Airlines' business while simultaneously building its stake in the carrier.
Southwest Airlines agent charged with stealing $79K in flight vouchers
A Southwest Airlines customer service agent was arrested for allegedly stealing flight vouchers worth $79,000, court documents revealed.
FAA probing low-flying Southwest Airlines Boeing flight over Florida
Federal investigators have announced that they are looking into a Southwest Airlines flight following safety concerns after it flew too low before landing.
Officials investigate Southwest flight that departed from closed runway
Two federal agencies are looking into a Southwest Airlines flight that took off earlier this month from a temporarily closed runway at an airport in Maine.
Southwest flight heading for Oklahoma City dives to 500 feet above neighborhood
A Southwest Airlines Boeing 737-800 passenger plane flew around 500 feet from the ground in Oklahoma City following a missed landing approach, reports say.
Southwest Airlines Boeing jet 'Dutch roll' prompts FAA investigation
The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating a "Dutch roll" incident involving a Southwest Airlines Boeing 737 Max plane flying to California in May.
Boeing investigating quality issue on undelivered 787 Dreamliner planes
Boeing tells FOX Business it is investigating whether fasteners on some of its undelivered 787 Dreamliner planes were incorrectly installed.
Southwest Airlines CEO says no plans to step down despite pressure from activist Elliott
Southwest Airlines CEO Bob Jordan said on Wednesday he has no intention of stepping down despite pressure from activist Elliott Investment Management.
Southwest shares jump after activist Elliott buys $2B stake
Elliott Investment Management on Monday told Southwest it should make leadership changes and take other actions, arguing the carrier needed to improve its financial performance.
Southwest faces delays as airline resolves ‘brief technology issue’ 2 years after its 2022 holiday meltdown
Southwest Airlines experienced delays across the country Wednesday due to a technology issue after a power outage at one of its data centers, the company said.
Southwest Airlines ticket prices now appear on Google Flights
Flights and fares for Dallas, Texas-based Southwest Airlines started showing up in tech giant Alphabet’s popular online air travel tool, Google Flights.
These are the top-rated airlines for customer satisfaction
J.D. Power released its 2024 North America Airline Satisfaction Study, which highlighted the airlines whose investments in staff training and overall travel experience paid off.
Southwest CEO says airline mulling changes to its open seating policy
Southwest Airlines CEO Bob Jordan said that the carrier is considering changing the boarding and seating processes on its planes in order to improve its financial position.
Southwest Airlines exits multiple airports as Boeing troubles weigh
Southwest Airlines CEO Bob Jordan said that the company is shutting operations at some airports in order to improve the carrier's financial performance.
Southwest Airlines flight makes emergency landing in Denver after engine part falls off Boeing 737 plane
A Southwest flight from Denver made an emergency landing after experiencing a "mechanical issue" during takeoff Sunday morning, according to the Federal Aviation Administration.
FAA investigating possible close call between Southwest Airlines jet, air traffic control tower
The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating why a Southwest Airlines plane flew near an air traffic control tower when it was attempting to land at LaGuardia Airport in New York last month.
Airline execs want to meet with Boeing's board over production issues: report
Airline CEOs are demanding to meet with Boeing's board to address the issues that have plagued the company in recent months related to its 737 Max jet.
Southwest Airlines cuts capacity, pauses hiring due to Boeing 'challenges'
Southwest Airlines said in a regulatory filing that it has to cut capacity and pause hiring as Boeing faces ongoing aircraft manufacturing certification and delays.