Southwest Airlines’ baggage fee, other policies changing this week
Southwest Airlines has made major changes to its policies in recent months, with almost all of them going into effect Wednesday. Here’s what to know.
Southwest Airlines layoffs looming at these Southern California airports
Southwest Airlines plans to lay off employees at four airports, including LAX and Burbank in Southern California, starting in June.
Southwest Airlines to cut 15% of its workforce in its first-ever mass layoffs
The Dallas-based airline says its “workforce reductions" of 1,750 jobs will focus mainly on corporate overhead and leadership positions, including senior leadership and directors.
Activist investor controls enough of Southwest Airlines to call for special shareholder meeting
Elliott Investment Management has been pushing for big changes at the Dallas based airline, including dumping its CEO and chairman. Now, it looks like they're making good on their promise.
Passenger recounts Southwest descent 150 feet above Courtney Campbell Causeway: 'I'm going to die'
FOX 13 is getting a first look from inside the Southwest plane that descended too low, just 150 feet above the Courtney Campbell Causeway, on July 14.
Federal regulators are raising scrutiny of Southwest Airlines after a series of troubling incidents
Southwest Airlines is under increased scrutiny by federal safety officials. The move comes after a series of recent incidents including planes flying too low over water and taking off from a closed runway.
Southwest flight into Tampa has 'close call' 150 feet above Courtney Campbell Causeway: 'It's hard to believe'
The FAA is looking into a scary incident with a Southwest Airlines plane trying to land at Tampa International Airport this month.
How Boeing's latest crisis could affect your summer travel plans
The CEO of Boeing surprised lawmakers when he told them his company has not taken any new orders in two months. The airplane maker is also struggling to fill current orders. That puts more pressure on its customers, including Dallas-based Southwest Airlines.
Southwest Airlines celebrates 53rd birthday with $53 one-way tickets
Southwest Airlines is celebrating its 53rd birthday by offering one-way tickets for as low as $53.
Southwest now flies from Orlando to these 6 tropical vacation getaways
Southwest adds daily, nonstop flights from Orlando International Airport to tropical destinations, including Cancun, Grand Cayman Islands, and the Bahamas.
Airlines file lawsuit over Biden's 'hidden junk fees' crackdown
U.S. airlines, including American, Delta, and United, have filed a lawsuit against the Biden administration to overturn a new rule requiring upfront fee transparency, arguing it overreaches authority and confuses consumers, while the Transportation Department vows to defend against what it calls "hidden junk fees."
Orlando-bound flight in near miss at Regan National Airport; FAA investigating
A near collision on the runway involving a flight headed to Orlando. The FAA and NTSB said it's investigating the close call at Regan National Airport in Arlington, VA.
Caught on camera: Fistfight breaks out on Southwest Airlines flight
A brawl breaks out thousands of feet in the air, with at least two men engaged in a fistfight on a Hawaii-bound Southwest Airlines flight from Oakland.
Travel agent offers tips on how to keep track of luggage when flying
Southwest Airlines is still working to get luggage to customers who have been without their things since the end of December. One section on the bottom floor of OIA is still blocked off for Southwest Airlines and hundreds of suitcases are lined up.
Southwest Airlines may serve alcohol on board in spring
Omicron disrupted plans to bring back the service in February