Southwest Airlines

By Sean Broderick
The changes will direct pilots to a specific checklist when smoke or fumes are detected in the cockpit following an engine failure.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By William Moore
This week’s Carbon Analysis looks at four major U.S. based LCCs: Allegiant Air, Frontier Airlines, JetBlue Airways and Southwest Airlines.
Airlines & Lessors

By Christine Boynton
The FAA has finished its Certificate Holder Evaluation Program (CHEP) of Southwest Airlines, a formal review initiated following several incidents.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Christine Boynton
Two priorities should remain as the administrations transition, Southwest CEO Bob Jordan stressed: modernizing the ATC system and getting it fully staffed.
Airlines & Lessors

By Christine Boynton, Lori Ranson
Activist investors have spotted opportunity in U.S. airline brands working to restore profitability amid challenged margins and changing consumer preferences.
Airlines & Lessors

By Christine Boynton
As consumer demand for premium experiences shows no signs of slowing, U.S. airlines continue to capitalize on those appetites.
Airlines & Lessors

By Christine Boynton
Southwest Airlines improved its guidance for Q4, encouraged by recent tactical moves, revenue trends, and a maturing of its new revenue management system.
Airlines & Lessors

By Sean Broderick
Some pilots are concerned about a Boeing 737 MAX engine safety device, but regulators say the risk does not warrant immediate action.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Christine Boynton, Lori Ranson
Airlines in the Americas are becoming more adept at planning around supply chain constraints, with some faring better than others.
Manufacturing & Supply Chain

By Sean Broderick
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.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Christine Boynton
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.
Airlines & Lessors

By Karen Walker, Christine Boynton, Aaron Karp
Editors discuss Southwest's new board and plan after the intervention of an activist investor.
Window Seat Podcast

By Christine Boynton
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?
Airlines & Lessors

By Joe Anselmo
Having shaken up Southwest Airlines, activist investor Elliott Investment Management is setting its sights on a new target: Honeywell International.
Manufacturing & Supply Chain

By Karen Walker
Southwest is making some significant changes in effort to cut costs, restrain growth and offer products in line with those of other U.S. majors.
Airlines & Lessors

By Graham Warwick
Our roundup of the main aerospace and defense stories making the news this week.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Ben Goldstein
Archer has agreed to a conditional, deposit-backed deal to sell up to 100 Midnight air taxis to Soracle.
Advanced Air Mobility

By Christine Boynton
New Southwest Airlines Director Rakesh Gangwal will serve as independent chair of the company’s board of directors, replacing Gary Kelly.
Airlines & Lessors

By Aaron Karp
Southwest Airlines has unveiled 13 more redeye routes for 2025, with the carrier implementing overnight flights for the first time next year.
Airlines & Lessors

By Antoine Fafard
Financial Q3 results for American Airlines, Delta, Southwest and United reveal strong operating performances and positive net results for three of the “Big 4.”
Airlines & Lessors

By Christine Boynton
While the third quarter was not short on challenges, large U.S. airlines earned healthy revenue against a more constructive industry backdrop.
Airlines & Lessors

By Antoine Fafard
The traffic performance for all four major U.S. carriers in Q3 was higher than Q3 2023 and, for three of the four, greater than traffic recorded during Q3 2019.
Airlines & Lessors

By Christine Boynton
Should Boeing’s machinist strike continue for much longer, Southwest Airlines will have to take a hard look at its plans for 2025.
Airlines & Lessors

By Christine Boynton
Following several months of contentious back-and-forth, Southwest Airlines and Elliott Investment Management have reached an agreement on leadership changes.
Airlines & Lessors

By Christine Boynton
Southwest Airlines and Elliott Investment Management are reportedly engaged in discussions about the activist investor’s representation on the board.
Airlines & Lessors