Southwest ends open seating era with final flight, moves to assigned seats
Southwest Airlines has officially ended its longtime open-seating policy, marking a major shift for the carrier as its final open-seating flight will depart from Honolulu to Los Angeles this week.
Southwest Airlines has officially ended its longtime open-seating policy, marking a major shift for the carrier as its final open-seating flight will depart from Honolulu to Los Angeles this week.
Southwest offering $67 flights in nod to viral internet meme: 'Trendy' sale
Deal targets Gen Alpha viral meme with select Tuesday and Wednesday flights.
Deal targets Gen Alpha viral meme with select Tuesday and Wednesday flights.
Southwest Airlines to bring 2,000 jobs, start crew base in Austin
Southwest Airlines is expanding in Austin, bringing thousands of jobs. Austin-Bergstrom International Airport will become a Southwest crew base starting in March.
Southwest Airlines is expanding in Austin, bringing thousands of jobs. Austin-Bergstrom International Airport will become a Southwest crew base starting in March.
FAA flight restrictions end on Monday, easing travel chaos at Texas airports
The FAA is lifting its nationwide flight-reduction order on Monday, ending over a week of major delays and cancellations at North Texas and other U.S. airports caused by air traffic control staffing shortages due to the recent government shutdown.
The FAA is lifting its nationwide flight-reduction order on Monday, ending over a week of major delays and cancellations at North Texas and other U.S. airports caused by air traffic control staffing shortages due to the recent government shutdown.
Dallas, Houston airports among those to see flights cut amid government shutdown
Airports in Dallas and Houston are among those that will see flight cuts by the Federal Aviation Administration to reduce air traffic beginning Friday amid the ongoing government shutdown.
Airports in Dallas and Houston are among those that will see flight cuts by the Federal Aviation Administration to reduce air traffic beginning Friday amid the ongoing government shutdown.
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 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.
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.
4 people dead in one week, both cases ruled domestic violence
Two recent murder-suicides have been ruled a result of domestic violence. FOX 7 Austin's Katie Pratt spoke with a member of the Texas Council on Family Violence about domestic violence and what to look for.
Two recent murder-suicides have been ruled a result of domestic violence. FOX 7 Austin's Katie Pratt spoke with a member of the Texas Council on Family Violence about domestic violence and what to look for.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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 Airlines is celebrating its 53rd birthday by offering one-way tickets for as low as $53.
Southwest Airlines flight to Hawaiian island plunges, comes within 400 feet of Pacific Ocean: Report
The Boeing aircraft reportedly dropped from approximately 16,000 feet to just 400 feet above the Pacific Ocean.
The Boeing aircraft reportedly dropped from approximately 16,000 feet to just 400 feet above the Pacific Ocean.
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."
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."
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.
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.
Southwest Airlines may serve alcohol on board in spring
Omicron disrupted plans to bring back the service in February
Omicron disrupted plans to bring back the service in February