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Southwest Airlines Just Overhauled Its Fares Classes and Perks for Credit Card Holders-What to Know

"With new choices like seat selection and Extra Legroom, our enhanced fare bundles let Customers customize their trip while still enjoying our industry-leading reliability and hospitality." - Tony Roach, Executive VP at Southwest Airlines.

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fromNew York Post

Southwest Airlines passenger stripped naked, pooped on seat: report

Our teams are reaching out to those onboard to apologize for the situation and any delay to their travel plans. Nothing is more important to Southwest than the safety of our customers and employees, and we appreciate the professionalism of our flight crew.

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fromNew York Post

Southwest Airlines joins rivals Delta, United in cutting flights, scrapping forecasts

Amid the current macroeconomic uncertainty, it is difficult to forecast given recent and short-lived booking trends.

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Digital life

U.S. Sues Southwest Airlines Over Chronic Delays

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Southwest Airlines sued by parents who say their 4-year-old son was burned by spilled coffee on a flight

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U.S. Sues Southwest Airlines Over Chronic Delays

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Southwest Airlines sued by parents who say their 4-year-old son was burned by spilled coffee on a flight

Flight Abruptly Rises to Avoid Plane Crossing Chicago Runway

A Southwest Airlines flight had to perform a go-around to avoid a collision with an unauthorized aircraft on the runway.

fromABC7 Chicago

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Southwest Airlines plane evacuated at Houston airport after reported engine fire, officials say

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fromtime.com

Flight Abruptly Rises to Avoid Plane Crossing Chicago Runway

A Southwest Airlines flight had to perform a go-around to avoid a collision with an unauthorized aircraft on the runway.

fromABC7 Chicago

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Southwest Airlines plane evacuated at Houston airport after reported engine fire, officials say

Competitors are circling Southwest after the airline announced it's going to start charging for checked bags

Southwest Airlines is eliminating its free baggage policy, which may lead to customers switching to competitors like United and Delta.

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Southwest rival takes cheap shot in baggage wars

SF politics

Southwest Airlines Is Changing Its Boarding Process Even More

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Competitors are circling Southwest after the airline announced it's going to start charging for checked bags

Southwest Airlines is eliminating its free baggage policy, which may lead to customers switching to competitors like United and Delta.

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Southwest rival takes cheap shot in baggage wars

SF politics

Southwest Airlines Is Changing Its Boarding Process Even More

Video shows Southwest plane narrowly avoiding collision with a private jet, triggering FAA investigation

A Southwest Airlines flight avoided a collision with a private jet at Chicago's Midway Airport, underscoring safety concerns in aviation.

The FAA is investigating unauthorized runway entry by a private jet.

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Southwest 737 and small business jet have 'near collision' at Chicago Midway Airport

Investigators look into a near-collision at Midway Airport involving Southwest Airlines and a business jet due to flawed communication.

Southwest flight almost takes off from taxiway - rather than runway - at Florida airport

A Southwest Airlines flight was about to take off from a taxiway instead of a runway in Florida before being stopped by air traffic control.

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A Southwest plane almost took off from a taxiway instead of the runway

A Southwest Airlines plane mistakenly began takeoff from a taxiway instead of a runway, prompting an air traffic controller to intervene.

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Southwest Airlines flight abruptly rises to avoid another plane crossing Chicago runway

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A Southwest jet and a small plane wound up on the same California runway after being cleared to land

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Video shows Southwest plane narrowly avoiding collision with a private jet, triggering FAA investigation

A Southwest Airlines flight avoided a collision with a private jet at Chicago's Midway Airport, underscoring safety concerns in aviation.

The FAA is investigating unauthorized runway entry by a private jet.

US news

fromwww.npr.org

Southwest 737 and small business jet have 'near collision' at Chicago Midway Airport

Investigators look into a near-collision at Midway Airport involving Southwest Airlines and a business jet due to flawed communication.

Southwest flight almost takes off from taxiway - rather than runway - at Florida airport

A Southwest Airlines flight was about to take off from a taxiway instead of a runway in Florida before being stopped by air traffic control.

NYC startup

A Southwest plane almost took off from a taxiway instead of the runway

A Southwest Airlines plane mistakenly began takeoff from a taxiway instead of a runway, prompting an air traffic controller to intervene.

fromBoston.com

US news

Southwest Airlines flight abruptly rises to avoid another plane crossing Chicago runway

East Bay (California)

A Southwest jet and a small plane wound up on the same California runway after being cleared to land

Rumors run rampant about Southwest Airlines merger

Potential airline mergers are gaining attention due to the new administration, particularly involving JetBlue and Southwest Airlines.

The airline industry is stirring with merger speculation, challenging previous antitrust rulings under the Biden administration.

Southwest Airlines slashes Rapid Rewards earnings on its lowest fares

Southwest Airlines is making it harder to earn Rapid Rewards points for budget fares, affecting loyalty program dynamics.

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Southwest Airlines employees fear it's becoming just any other airline: Big job cuts eat away at its culture, they say.

Southwest Airlines faces cultural concerns following its first-ever major layoffs which could undermine its unique identity.

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The real reason Southwest is charging for bags now

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Southwest Air extends job cuts to workers at San Jose and 3 other US airports

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Rumors run rampant about Southwest Airlines merger

Potential airline mergers are gaining attention due to the new administration, particularly involving JetBlue and Southwest Airlines.

The airline industry is stirring with merger speculation, challenging previous antitrust rulings under the Biden administration.

Southwest Airlines slashes Rapid Rewards earnings on its lowest fares

Southwest Airlines is making it harder to earn Rapid Rewards points for budget fares, affecting loyalty program dynamics.

Tech industry

Southwest Airlines employees fear it's becoming just any other airline: Big job cuts eat away at its culture, they say.

Southwest Airlines faces cultural concerns following its first-ever major layoffs which could undermine its unique identity.

Startup companies

The real reason Southwest is charging for bags now

Startup companies

Southwest Air extends job cuts to workers at San Jose and 3 other US airports

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US government sues Southwest Airlines and fines Frontier for chronically delayed flights

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Frontier is offering free bags to entice angry Southwest flyers

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Frontier offering free checked bag just as Southwest Airlines ends signature deal

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US government sues Southwest Airlines and fines Frontier for chronically delayed flights

European startups

Frontier is offering free bags to entice angry Southwest flyers

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Frontier offering free checked bag just as Southwest Airlines ends signature deal

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Southwest Just Ended Its Only Good Perk

Southwest Airlines is discontinuing its 'Bags Fly Free' policy, impacting customer experience and increasing baggage fees for many passengers.

Southwest Is Giving Away Its Coveted Companion Pass-But You Have to Act Fast

Southwest Airlines is promoting a "bring a friend for free" Companion Pass for travelers meeting specified criteria.

Southwest Airlines Just Made a Big Change to Its Points System-What to Know

Southwest Airlines is changing its loyalty points earning structure, favoring more expensive fares over affordable ones.

San Francisco

Southwest Airlines changes terminals at SFO

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Did Southwest Airlines just make a huge mistake?

Southwest Just Ended Its Only Good Perk

Southwest Airlines is discontinuing its 'Bags Fly Free' policy, impacting customer experience and increasing baggage fees for many passengers.

Southwest Is Giving Away Its Coveted Companion Pass-But You Have to Act Fast

Southwest Airlines is promoting a "bring a friend for free" Companion Pass for travelers meeting specified criteria.

Southwest Airlines Just Made a Big Change to Its Points System-What to Know

Southwest Airlines is changing its loyalty points earning structure, favoring more expensive fares over affordable ones.

San Francisco

Southwest Airlines changes terminals at SFO

Startup companies

Did Southwest Airlines just make a huge mistake?

Southwest Airlines Tries And Fails With Awful Luka Doncic Joke On Instagram About New Bag Policy

Southwest Airlines aims to mitigate backlash over baggage fees through humor, but backlash suggests a disconnect with customer sentiment.

You Can Score $49 One-way Flights With This Airline's Sale-What to Know

Southwest Airlines is launching a spring sale on one-way flights, offering fares starting at $49, with travel dates between March 31 and June 11.

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Southwest Airlines Just Slashed Base Fares by Up to 30%-but You Have to Act Fast

Southwest Airlines is promoting a fare sale with up to 30% discounts on select flights for spring break and early summer travel.

fromHarvard Business Review

Southwest Airlines Announces Big Partnership With Expedia-What to Know

Southwest Airlines will start selling tickets through Expedia, enhancing customer access and options.

Venture

When Activist Investors Ask for Board Seats

Elliott Investment Management made a $1.9 billion investment in Southwest Airlines, advocating for board changes and strategic improvements.

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Southwest Air to cut 15% of corporate jobs in first-ever layoffs

Southwest Airlines will cut about 1,750 jobs, marking its first layoffs to reduce expenses amid financial challenges.

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fromFast Company

Southwest layoffs: LUV stock price rises as airline slashes corporate workforce in 'transformational plan'

Southwest Airlines will lay off 1,750 employees, about 15% of its workforce, to cut costs and enhance efficiency.

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Donate to Charity and Earn 10x Southwest Points for Your Next Flight - Here's How

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Southwest Points Are On Sale Right Now - What to Know

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Donate to Charity and Earn 10x Southwest Points for Your Next Flight - Here's How

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Southwest Points Are On Sale Right Now - What to Know

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A Southwest pilot was removed from the cockpit by police after a TSA agent noticed he smelled of alcohol

David Paul Allsop was performing pre-flight checks in the cockpit when alerted by the TSA agent who smelled alcohol and suspected intoxication, leading to police intervention.

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fromAxios