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fromConde Nast Traveler
1 year agoThe Era of Free Checked Baggage Is Officially Over
Southwest Airlines is ending its 'two bags fly free' policy, aligning with industry standards and responding to profitability pressures.
Alternative transportation
fromInsideHook
2 months agoSouthwest 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.
Travel
fromSFGATE
3 months agoSouthwest 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.
Travel
fromTravel + Leisure
3 months agoSouthwest 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.
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Business
fromABC7 Los Angeles
3 months agoSouthwest to lay off 15% of its corporate staff, including senior leadership
Southwest Airlines will lay off 1,750 employees, marking its first mass layoffs in history, as part of a significant cost-cutting measure.
Startup companies
fromSFGATE
3 months agoIn 'unprecedented' move, Southwest sacks 15% of corporate employees
Southwest Airlines is implementing unprecedented mass layoffs, cutting 1,750 jobs or 15% of its corporate workforce.
Startup companies
fromEntrepreneur
3 months agoSouthwest Airlines Is Laying Off 15% of Its Workforce | Entrepreneur
Southwest Airlines announced its first mass layoffs, affecting 1,750 corporate employees, as part of a cost-cutting strategy.
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fromwww.npr.org
2 weeks agoSouthwest Airlines will require passengers to keep chargers visible due to fire risk
According to data collected by the Federal Aviation Administration, there have been at least 22 incidents related to air travel this year involving lithium batteries, some of which have resulted in fires.
US news
fromNew York Post
1 month agoThese airlines ranked highest and lowest in customer satisfaction for 2025: JD Power study
Throughout our one-year study period, we've seen a slight decline in both ticket prices and passenger volume, which has helped keep overall passenger satisfaction levels high.
Social justice
fromTravel + Leisure
1 month agoSouthwest 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.
Travel
fromNew York Post
1 month agoSouthwest 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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Business
fromBusiness Insider
3 months agoVideo 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.
Business
fromBusiness Insider
3 months agoVideo 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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European startups
fromAxios
2 months agoSouthwest Airlines ends free checked bags policy
Southwest Airlines will end its free checked bags policy, affecting customer experience and profitability.
Startup companies
fromSFGATE
3 months agoRumors 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.
Startup companies
fromSFGATE
3 months agoRumors 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.
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fromBusiness Insider
4 months agoA 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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