Air Routes

Southwest Is Headed for Anchorage in 2026

Southwest Airlines plans to plant its flag in Alaska next year, bringing service to Anchorage’s Ted Stevens International Airport in...

October 14, 2025 John Cushma 149

Air Routes

Southwest Airlines Unveils 14-Route Expansion

Southwest lands in Knoxville next spring Southwest will begin service at Knoxville’s McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) on March 5, 2026,...

August 15, 2025 John Cushma 878

Air Routes

Southwest Airlines Announces Service to St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands, Beginning in 2026

Southwest Airlines is officially adding another pin to its route map. The Dallas-based low-cost carrier has announced plans to launch...

July 15, 2025 John Cushma 673

Air Routes

Southwest Airlines to Launch Iceland Flights in 2026

In a surprising but strategic move, Southwest Airlines is reportedly planning to launch its first-ever transatlantic service in 2026, with...

June 15, 2025 John Cushma 10390

Airlines

Southwest Airlines Plans Second International Partner, Adds Three More Global Gateways

Southwest Airlines is moving quickly to globalize its reach. The Dallas-based low-cost carrier has revealed plans to partner with Taiwan’s...

June 3, 2025 John Cushma 560

Airlines

Southwest Airlines Checked Bag Fees Now Live: Here’s What It’ll Cost You

Southwest Airlines has officially ended its long-standing “Bags Fly Free” policy. As of May 28, 2025, passengers booking new tickets...

May 29, 2025 John Cushma 2151

Airlines

Southwest Airlines Begins Cabin Reconfiguration to Introduce Extra Legroom Seating

Southwest Airlines is officially launching a major cabin reconfiguration initiative aimed at introducing extra legroom seating across its Boeing 737...

April 23, 2025 John Cushma 850

Airlines

Southwest Airlines Flight Aborted After Mistaken Taxiway Takeoff Attempt at Orlando Airport

A serious runway safety incident involving Southwest Airlines Flight 3278 occurred on March 20, 2025, at Orlando International Airport (MCO)...

March 21, 2025 John Cushma 404

Airlines

Frontier Airlines Courts Southwest Customers Following Policy Shift

Frontier Airlines is actively targeting Southwest Airlines customers who are dissatisfied with Southwest’s recent policy changes, including the end of...

March 19, 2025 John Cushma 402

Airlines

Southwest Airlines Scraps Free Checked Bags Policy, Marking a Major Shift

In a major policy shift, Southwest Airlines has announced that it will discontinue its long-standing policy of offering two free...

March 13, 2025 John Cushma 2419