Southwest ends its 50-year open seating practice
A long-standing Southwest Airlines tradition has come to an end.
A long-standing Southwest Airlines tradition has come to an end.
Southwest Airlines to expand service to Sonoma County
Southwest Airlines announced on Wednesday that it would expand service to the Sonoma County Airport starting April, 2026.
Southwest Airlines announced on Wednesday that it would expand service to the Sonoma County Airport starting April, 2026.
Southwest flight to Vegas returns to Oakland airport after door-seal air leak discovered
A Las Vegas-bound Southwest flight had to return to Oakland's airport shortly after takeoff on Monday when an air leak around a door seal developed, an airline spokesperson confirms.
A Las Vegas-bound Southwest flight had to return to Oakland's airport shortly after takeoff on Monday when an air leak around a door seal developed, an airline spokesperson confirms.
Passengers lament last day for 'Bags Fly Free' on Southwest Airlines
Once known for not charging for checked luggage, Southwest Airlines announced it will start making its passengers pay $35 for the first checked piece of luggage and $45 for the second, beginning May 28. Executives say the move is necessary to regain profitability post-COVID.
Once known for not charging for checked luggage, Southwest Airlines announced it will start making its passengers pay $35 for the first checked piece of luggage and $45 for the second, beginning May 28. Executives say the move is necessary to regain profitability post-COVID.
Southwest Airlines layoffs looming at 4 airports – including this one in the Bay Area
Southwest Airlines is slashing jobs at four airports in the U.S. – including one in the Bay Area.
Southwest Airlines is slashing jobs at four airports in the U.S. – including one in the Bay Area.
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 flyers fire back over airline ending free checked bag policy
Travel expert says customers are angry after Southwest 'reverses their brand promise.'
Travel expert says customers are angry after Southwest 'reverses their brand promise.'
Southwest Airlines to end its free checked bag policy
The new policy will affect tickets purchased on or after May 28.
The new policy will affect tickets purchased on or after May 28.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.