Southwest Airlines cuts flights to avoid delays, cancellations
Southwest Airlines is making cuts to its flight schedule that are expected to extend through the end of the year with the exception of heavy holiday travel times.
Southwest Airlines to assist with relocating Afghan refugees in the US
Southwest Airlines will begin operating domestic charter flights to help the Department of Defense relocate Afghan refugees in the U.S., according to a statement obtained by Fox Business late Sunday.
Tropical Storm Henri cancels more than 800 flights from Northeast airports
Tropical Storm Henri has forced the cancellation of around 850 flights departing from and arriving at airports in the Northeast, as it made landfall in Rhode Island Sunday.
Southwest pilot union threatens pickets over scheduling issues, lack of hotels, COVID-protocol clarity
The Southwest Airlines Pilots Association is considering multiple picket protests in the fourth quarter as union members say they are suffering from a slew of problems, including a lack of hotels and food availability, clarity on COVID-related protocols and abrupt schedule changes amid rising travel demand.
Startup US airlines say bookings sag as COVID cases rise
The newest U.S. airlines are showing signs of growth while at the same time hoping that the surge in coronavirus infections is only a short-term obstacle.
TSA extends mask rule for airline passengers to January
Federal officials are extending into January a requirement that people on airline flights and public transportation wear face masks, a rule intended to limit the spread of COVID-19.
Southwest Airlines says Delta variant is hurting its business
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Three major US airlines say they will not force employees to be vaccinated
Three major U.S. airlines announced they will not require current employees to be vaccinated against the coronavirus bucking a precedent set by United Airlines who recently said they would require the shot for their employees.
Southwest Airlines warns COVID-19 uptick hitting bookings
The major U.S. carrier disclosed that it has "experienced a deceleration in close-in bookings and an increase in close-in trip cancellations" within the first few weeks of August.
Southwest pledges to 'do better' after flight delays, cancellations
Southwest operated 650 more daily round-trip flights in June than it did in March, a 25% increase, and the number of passengers and the bags they checked nearly doubled.
This airline holds top spot for third year in a row
Delta ranked the best airline from April 2020 to March 2021. These other airlines weren't far behind.
Southwest Airlines sees July rebound after turning profit
Southwest Airlines cleared financial turbulence as it emerges from the pandemic turning its first profit without federal assistance.
US airlines say COVID-19 variants aren't hurting bookings
Rising concern about the fast-spreading delta variant of COVID-19 is creating turbulence for the stocks of big travel companies, but airline executives say they don’t see any slowdown in ticket sales, maybe because a high percentage of their best customers are fully vaccinated.
US airline passengers face flight delays, cancellations. What's to blame?
In recent weeks, major U.S. carriers have been faced unprecedented weather at some of their biggest hubs – resulting in an "unusually high number" of delays and cancelations.
Your flight was delayed/canceled. Now what?
The stress of having to find a backup plan to get to one's destination is being felt by customers who have booked flights from various major U.S. carriers.
Southwest Airlines under fire for delaying, canceling thousands of flights
Southwest Airlines has canceled about 600 flights and delayed more than 4,000 between Friday and Sunday, according to reports.
Southwest pledges no checked bag fees policy will stay
Southwest Airlines will not charge for checked bags for the foreseeable future, according to outgoing CEO Gary Kelly and his successor, Bob Jordan.
Southwest CEO Gary Kelly to step aside, successor named
Southwest Airlines CEO Gary Kelly is stepping aside, a company insider will take the helm in February of 2022.
Southwest Airlines offers 50% off sale amid computer issues, flight delays
The major U.S. carrier is offering "50% off base fares for 50 days of fall travel" for only 48 hours as an incentive to lure in travelers after the busy summer season winds down. Customers can use the limited time discount to book a flight this coming fall through June 17.
US seeks to fine Air Canada $25.5M over slow refunds
The U.S. Transportation Department said Tuesday it is seeking to fine Air Canada about $25.5 million for what it termed extreme delays in giving refunds to thousands of passengers whose flights across the U.S.-Canada border were canceled or rescheduled.















