Having assessed a first-of-its-kind fine against JetBlue Airways, federal regulators have now moved to penalize Southwest and Frontier for similar infractions.
The certification came as Southwest formally signed an agreement with Icelandair, making the North Atlantic airline its first interline partner carrier.
CFO Tammy Romo and Chief Administration Officer Linda Rutherford have announced plans to retire, the company said, departures that will be effective April 1.
Executing on a fleet strategy announced during its recent investor day, Southwest Airlines has entered into a sale-leaseback transaction for 36 Boeing 737-800s.
Two priorities should remain as the administrations transition, Southwest CEO Bob Jordan stressed: modernizing the ATC system and getting it fully staffed.
Activist investors have spotted opportunity in U.S. airline brands working to restore profitability amid challenged margins and changing consumer preferences.
Southwest Airlines improved its guidance for Q4, encouraged by recent tactical moves, revenue trends, and a maturing of its new revenue management system.
An NTSB investigation into a December 2023 bird strike involving a Southwest 737-8 will add scrutiny to the safety device triggered during the incident.
Airlines are preparing to meet the challenge as air travel volumes are projected to surge to new heights over the Thanksgiving holiday weekend in the U.S.
One of the most successful airline brands in history, Southwest is now working to restore its industry leadership—but where did the business take a wrong turn?
