Southwest Airlines announces 2 major changes: What to know
Holiday travel is breaking records, with the TSA screening nearly 3.1 million passengers on Dec. 1, the busiest day in its history. Meanwhile, airlines are rolling out significant changes.
For second time this week, Southwest flight out of Bay Area makes emergency landing
A Southwest Airline flight out of Oakland made an emergency landing. It was the second emergency involving a Southwest flight out of the Bay Area in as many days.
SFO-bound Southwest flight makes emergency landing
A San Francisco-bound Southwest Airlines flight was diverted to Ontario International Airport after reports of smoke by the cabin crew.
Southwest Airlines Companion Pass offer: What to know about buy-one-get-one flights deal
Southwest is running a promotion this week for its Companion Pass, which allows travelers to bring someone for nearly free on unlimited flights.
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.
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 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.
Officials investigate Southwest flight that departed from closed runway
There is a heightened focus on the aviation industry after a spate of runway incursions and near-miss events at airports nationwide.
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 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.
Boeing plane diverted back to Denver; passenger describes ‘crying and screaming’ before landing
A passenger onboard a Southwest Airlines flight that was diverted back to Denver after suffering a tire failure says people in the cabin were "crying and screaming" before the plane made an emergency landing.
California bill would prohibit line skipping via Clear at airports
Air travelers could lose the ability to skip to the front of airport security lines if a California bill targeting companies like Clear is passed.
Southwest flight bound for Houston returns to Denver Airport after engine cover falls off
A Southwest flight destined for Houston had to return to Denver International Airport after the engine cowling fell off during takeoff, prompting an investigation by FAA officials and rescheduling passengers for a three-hour delay.
Southwest Airlines confirms future red-eye flights
Southwest said it will initially offer the red-eye flights in markets where they have a large presence, such as Hawaii and Las Vegas.
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.
New flights added from Bay Area airports to Las Vegas for the Super Bowl
Airlines are preparing for the thousands of fans who will be headed to the Super Bowl in Las Vegas on Feb. 11.
Airlines bolster preparedness for holiday travel season after last year's meltdown
There were thousands of flight delays and hundreds of cancelations across the U.S. on Monday as inclement weather ravaged the East Coast, but so far nothing compared to last year's holiday season.
Southwest Airlines cancels 81 flights at San Jose airport as Hilary lands in SoCal
Records show that Hilary is the first tropical storm to hit Southern California in 84 years. At least 9 million people were under flash-flood warning ahead of the storm.
Tropical Storm Hilary forces slew of Bay Area flight cancelations
Tropical Storm Hilary is expected to have a major impact on air travel across the country, especially in California.
Taylor Swift fan asks Southwest pilot if he would fly over pop-star's SoCal concert, the pilot did just that
A Taylor Swift fan on a Southwest Airlines flight was not able to get tickets to the pop-superstar’s Southern California concerts as part of the acclaimed Eras Tour, so she asked the pilot to help her get a bird’s eye glimpse of the "Blank Space" singer in action.