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 784

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 2532

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 1189

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 555

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 535

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 2950

Air Routes

Southwest Airlines Expands Network with New Routes

Southwest Airlines has announced new routes and an extended flight schedule, now open for bookings through November 1, 2025. As...

February 9, 2025 John Cushma 2448

Airlines

Southwest Airlines Adjusts In-Flight Service to Mitigate Turbulence Risks

Southwest Airlines has announced updates to its in-flight service protocols aimed at reducing the risk of turbulence-related injuries. Effective December...

December 1, 2024 John Cushma 713

Airlines

Southwest Airlines Flight Evacuated After Phone Battery Fire at Denver Airport

On November 15, 2024, a Southwest Airlines flight was evacuated at Denver International Airport (DEN) after a passenger’s cell phone...

November 20, 2024 John Cushma 768

Airlines

Budget Airlines Begin to Roll Out Premium Seating Options to Meet Rising Passenger Expectations

In response to changing passenger expectations and the need to increase revenue amid heightened operational costs, budget airlines such as...

November 5, 2024 John Cushma 597