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Southwest and Archer intend to collaborate on a concept of operations that lays the foundation for integrated electric air taxi networks that would support California airports...
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The airline reiterated its willingness to meet with Elliott Investment Management L.P. to further discuss the airline's strategy to enhance value for all shareholders.
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The contract covers the second-highest number of employees, represented by the Transport Workers Union Local 555 (TWU 555), of the airline's 12 labor agreements.
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Southwest Airlines celebrates the completion of an expanded Technical Operations Facility in Phoenix.
The 90,000-square-foot expansion adds three new aircraft bays to the facility, allowing the airline to work on up to five aircraft simultaneously and brings more maintenance shops...
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Southwest Airlines teamed up with Animal Planet to celebrate the Big Game—Puppy Bowl, that is—at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY). Southwest...

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Oct 14, 2023 - Southwest Airlines Co. celebrates today’s annular solar eclipse with a countdown to the next total solar eclipse on April 8, 2024, by announcing flights scheduled...
Southwest converted existing orders for 30 737s into orders for the 737 MAX 7, becoming the first customer for the aircraft.
After Southwest AirTran left SRQ airport in 2012, the airport started a 'Do You SRQ?' marketing campaign asking passengers and organizations to pledge to use the airport and its carriers.
Airport lost AirTran service last year, but picked up other airlines to service passengers in the meantime.
Southwest CEO: 'The main deliverable in 2013 is to connect our networks, and that will set the stage so that we can begin to optimize the two airlines on a combined basis. Since '11, they've operated completely independently, and it's very inefficient.'
'We have no plans to charge for bags. None. The question was along the lines of, "Will you ever do that?" Of course, I can't promise that into infinity we won't''
Changes are part of an overall effort to better streamline the Company's organizational structure.

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Ciarán Argue, who has EASA and FAA aircraft maintenance licenses, has experience and knowledge in commercial aircraft across the world. His training began in Shannon, Ireland,...
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Southwest Airlines' Cargo Companion device can monitor shipments not only in the air, but on the ground and right up to delivery.
Electronic device goes along for the trip and keeps track of location and environmental conditions of time-critical and temperature-sensitive freight.
Premier's plant is farther north than even the well-known 'frozen tundra' of Green Bay, WI, giving it a suitably harsh testing ground for its finished trucks.
After receiving a multiyear contract with Southwest Airlines, Premier Engineering & Manufacturing took a direct approach to backing up its one-hour service promise.
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Flightcom's wireless headsets offer ramp workers exactly what they need: hands-free mobility; clear team communication; and excellent hearing protection.
The company’s headsets offer hands-free mobility and clear communication to ground support crews.
And the flying public doesn’t notice anyway.

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Southwest operated more than 41,000 flights, connecting more than 5.1 million passengers to their Thanksgiving plans this holiday season. Approximately 82 percent of fights from...
Southwest Airlines Co. shared Executive Leadership changes and organizational alignment effective Friday, Dec. 1, to provide additional focus and clarity to support the Company...
The carrier has electrified 33 percent of eligible GSE and plans to work with airports to evaluate electric infrastructure to support additional expansion.
Over the term of the 20-year agreement, once blended with conventional jet fuel, the SAF could produce the equivalent of 2.59 billion gallons of net-zero fuel and avoid 30 million...
 Southwest Airlines Co. extended its flight schedule through Aug. 4, 2024, bringing new international service and expansive growth throughout its network. Flights are...
Southwest Airlines Co. announces a partnership with DreamWorks Animation's "Trolls Band Together," a new film that embarks on a heartfelt journey to reunite characters Poppy and...
Southwest Airlines Co. published its flight schedule beyond Memorial Day 2024 weekend, allowing Customers to begin booking late spring and early summer travel at Southwest.com...
Southwest Airlines Co. furthered its commitment to Music City by announcing the addition of a Crew Base at Nashville International Airport (BNA) in the second quarter of 2024....
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This year marks the 25th anniversary of Adopt-A-Pilot, a signature Southwest Airlines program that has inspired more than half a million fifth graders through science, technology...
Southwest Airlines Co. is encouraging Customers to book spring break vacations beginning today with the extension of its flight schedule through April 8, 2024. To address seasonal...
This agreement covers Southwest's 2,870 mechanics and related employees, which includes the company's aircraft maintenance technicians, aircraft inspectors, maintenance controllers...
Southwest Airlines Co. extended its flight schedule today through March 6, 2024, enabling Customers to book their early 2024 getaways.Southwest also announced today it is adding...
Southwest Airlines Co. announced recent Leadership updates across the Company. Several of these changes are a continuation of the organizational structure work that began in September...
This agreement covers Southwest's more than 2,800 Mechanics & Related Employees, which includes the Company's Aircraft Maintenance Technicians, Aircraft Inspectors, Maintenance...
Southwest Airlines Co. extended its flight schedule into early next year, allowing Customers to begin booking their travel for the 2023 holiday season."Our Summer operational ...
Southwest Airlines Co. announced more nonstop service to the nation's capital in an expansion of summer travel options for Customers by bringing two additional nonstop routes ...
The union representing Southwest Pilots shared the expected result that its strike authorization vote was approved.
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Nashville to New York customers celebrated ahead of mother’s day weekend with a high-flying performance and Southwest’s first mother/daughter pilot duo.
Southwest Airlines Co. announced May 1 its TWU 550-represented Meteorologists voted to ratify a new, five-year agreement. It is the sixth collective bargaining agreement that ...
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Hawaii-themed aircraft livery designed in partnership with Oahu-based Osaki Creative Group captures shared values in Hawaiian culture and the Heart of Southwest People.
Southwest Airlines Co. April 28, on the anniversary of its first interisland flights within Hawaii, commemorates beginning a fifth year of serving the Aloha State by introducing...
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Southwest Airlines dedicates aircraft to the Adopt-A-Pilot Program that has inspired thousands of fifth-grade students with an early interest in aviation.
Southwest celebrated 25 years of its bridge-building Adopt-A-Pilot Program by unveiling an aircraft adorned with a nose decal and fuselage artwork dedicated to nearly 14,000 pilots...
Conrado and Mendoza are being considered to succeed current Board members John Denison and Nancy Loeffler who have announced they will not stand for re-election to the Board.
Newsweek teamed up with Plant-A Insights Group to conduct a large-scale employer study to collect a sample set of 37,000 women working for companies across 34 industries and over...
Southwest Airlines Co. announced an expanded partnership with Sabre Corporation to begin utilizing PRISM, an industry-standard data solution designed to streamline the sales process...
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Southwest Airlines Co. today shared overview of prioritized actions being implemented to strengthen the airline's operational resiliency. As a result of initial assessments conducted...
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Actions include purchasing additional deicing trucks, securing additional deicing pads and deicing fluid capacity at key network locations, and purchasing more engine covers and...
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The coffee options inflight at Southwest Airlines just got even cooler with Community Coffee’s Espresso + Cream iced coffee available onboard for Customers to purchase for $4....
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Southwest Airlines teamed up with Animal Planet to celebrate the Big Game—Puppy Bowl, that is—at Denver International Airport. Southwest hosted a Surprise & Delight Pup Rally ...
Southwest Airlines Co. announced February 6, its Dispatchers and Facilities Maintenance Technicians have voted in favor of their new collective bargaining agreements.
The Board of Directors of Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) has appointed Jill Soltau as a member of the Board, effective February 15. Soltau, along with the other Board nominees...
With nearly 700 Professional Flight majors, Auburn University's School of Aviation students will have access to a pathway that leads to becoming competitively qualified for a ...
Five leadership promotions across several departments represent Phase 2 of the organizational structure work that began in September 2022.
Ted Gordon was promoted to Vice President Internal Audit and Kevin Minchey was promoted to Vice President—Legal, Labor & Litigation.
Southwest Airlines Celebrates Colorado Customers with concert featuring The Reminders and Quinn XCII; and donates $60,000 to local organizations.
Southwest Airlines Co. is spreading its love across Colorado by thanking its Customers and three local organizations focused on making the state a great place to live, work, and...
Southwest Airlines Co. on Oct. 12 announced the company's Aircraft Appearance Technicians, represented by the Aircraft Mechanics Fraternal Association (AMFA), have voted in favor...
Southwest Airlines Co. and the Aircraft Mechanics Fraternal Association (AMFA), the union that represents Southwest Airlines Aircraft Appearance Technicians, announced Sept. 8...
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Southwest Airlines Co., which has been awarded the 2022 J.D. Power Award for Highest Customer Satisfaction among economy carriers in North America, announces next steps in its...
Carrier named one of the Top 100 Companies in the nation.
After pausing its full menu of on-board beverage options in March 2020, Southwest Airlines will return to offering an expanded selection of beverages on Feb. 16. “Customers have...
The pledge funds research and technological advancements aimed at reducing net greenhouse gas emissions
The announcement from Southwest Airlines that the low-cost carrier will fly daily nonstop from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Austin (AUS) starting in March 2022 is welcome...
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As the carrier publishes its full schedule, it is adding new international service to and from Phoenix's Sky Harbor International Airport beginning in October.
Carrier now offers flights to four main Hawaiian islands.
ATPCO and SITA today announced that Southwest Airlines is the latest carrier to join NDC Exchange, a platform for NDC that enables content interoperability across the airline ...
Spokane International Airport (GEG) will celebrate Southwest Airlines’ first nonstop flight to San Diego International Airport (SAN) Sunday, June 9, 2019 at Gate A15 prior to ...
Carrier’s Nonstop service to Hawaiian Islands Part of Continued Long-Haul Expansion at OAK.
Southwest Airlines announced today the launch of nonstop service in 2019 from Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) to two airports in the Hawaiian Islands: Daniel K. Inouye...
We are committed to operating a safe fleet, and every report is investigated, which is why we issued a notice to require an "all hands" response to get out-of-service aircraft...
New Tampa, Saturday and Sunday, and Returning Seasonal Orlando, Saturday, Flights Start August 10th.
Chris Wahlenmaier has announced his plans to retire, and James Ashworth has been promoted to Vice President Customer Support & Services. Landon Nitschke has been promoted to Senior...
Southwest Airlines added another important destination to its growing list of cities available nonstop from Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) on Jan. 13, 2019, with ...
Problem with the number one engine resulted in damage to the fuselage and one fatality reported.
The first international destinations Southwest Airlines Cargo expects to serve are Mexico City, Cancun, Cabo San Lucas/Los Cabos, and Puerto Vallarta with more international destination...
With the addition of Culture Services, Rutherford will continue to oversee the Company's Communication & Outreach efforts, as well as Employee Engagement.
Southwest Airlines Co. on Sept. 29, announced the promotion of Linda Rutherford to senior vice president, chief communications officer. With the promotion, Rutherford will add...
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This is the second agreement reached by the parties and, if ratified, the five-year deal includes a complete set of work rules, a wage scale, and a ratification bonus.
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With the arrival of Southwest Airlines Flight 2120 from Chicago Midway (MDW), Southwest Airlines Co. ushered in a new era of air travel as it officially began service at Cincinnati...
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Southwest Airlines Co. Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Gary C. Kelly on Jan. 10, announced changes to the company's executive leadership ranks with Thomas M. Nealon named...
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Southwest Airlines Co. on Dec. 12, began service to the carrier's 100th city, Havana, Cuba, with inaugural celebration on flights departing two U.S. gateway airports, Tampa Internationa...
Southwest Airlines Co. announced Aug. 23, that Randy Babbitt, senior vice president of labor relations, is retiring after 50 years in the commercial aviation industry. Babbitt...
Southwest Airlines on Aug. 18, announced new international service between Los Angeles (LAX) and three airports in Mexico's coastal resort regions: Cancun (CUN), San Jose del ...
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The lift model selected by Southwest is the Stertil-Koni EARTHLIFT, the industry’s first hydraulic “green” mobile column lifting system.
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Randy Babbitt will report directly to COO Mike Van de Ven and be responsible for negotiations and communications between the company and its 11 union groups.
Randy Babbitt will be responsible for negotiations and communications between the airline and its 11 unions
The airline flew 9.4 billion revenue passenger miles in August
United continues to offer four daily flights from BWI to Newark
Only US Airways will fly that route, with nine weekday nonstops to Raleigh-Durham
With the introduction of the cargo tracking equipment, Southwest Airlines Cargo has full chain-of-supply tracking on all its flights.
Besides location tracking, the Cargo Companion can track temperature, air pressure and whether the package is dropped
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Customer packs the Cargo Companion wireless asset tracking device with their shipment, and the device monitors the location, temperature, and several other conditions for the cargo during transit.
Tracking service will help customers achieve full chain-of-custody and quality assurance, including location, time and temperature checks
CEO's declaration does not mean Southwest is offering to build the facilities at its own cost
One daily nonstop round-trip flight will begin in August
Magazine recognizes airline for long-time focus on environmentally-sound business practices
Airfare statistics support the claim, but opinions vary about the extent of United's competitive advantage
Both United and Southwest have enlisted A-list lobbying teams
Southwest points and credits also can be converted into AirTran credits
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Proposal would bring at least 1.5 million additional travelers a year, create 10,000 new jobs and inject $1.6 billion a year into the local economy
AirTran will offer one daily nonstop flight between the two cities beginning on June 3
The airline wants to offer the first-ever nonstop service between Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport and Austin-Bergstrom International Airport
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We filmed an upcoming webcast on ‘The Day In The Life Of A Baggage Handler’ with Southwest Airlines at McCarran International Airport.
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Some of the 15 cities that are losing AirTran and not picking up Southwest service depended on AirTran for a quarter or more of their air traffic in and out of their cities
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Southwest is operating AirTran as a subsidiary and plans to gradually take over the airline's service by 2015.
After struggled for most of 2011, analysts argue the Airline industry could be in for more difficulties this year. International Air Transport Association (IATA) says that airlines...