Introducing a first-of-its kind policy among major U.S. airlines that eliminates expiration dates for all Southwest flight credits, allowing Customers to retain their invested flight credits to use toward future travel.

Southwest Airlines is proud to announce the launch of a new, innovative option for eligible corporate Customers looking to support sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). SAF is fuel produced from non-fossil fuel sources that can result in lower lifecycle greenhouse gas …

Southwest Airlines Co. announces that its Mechanics and Related Employees, represented by the Aircraft Mechanics Fraternal Association (AMFA), voted in favour of a new collective bargaining agreement. It is the seventh contract ratified by Southwest Airlines and its union partners …

U.S. airlines have sparred with the administration in recent years over responsibility for flight delays, passenger rights, landing slots and other issues.

The recent delays were driven mostly by a series of rolling storms coupled with other issues like a shortage of air traffic controllers in congested airspace around New York and other areas, derailing travel plans of thousands of customers.

Southwest Airlines recently welcomed four new universities into the Southwest Family as partners in Destination 225°, the airline’s development and recruitment program that creates a pathway for qualified aviators to a First Officer position at Southwest. Baylor University, Louisiana Tech, …

Southwest Airlines Co. announces more nonstop service to the nation’s capital in an expansion of summer travel options for Customers by bringing two additional nonstop routes to Reagan National Airport (DCA).

Airlines for now are required to issue refunds to passengers if flights are cancelled or significantly delayed due to factors within an airline’s control, including staffing shortages and maintenance issues.

A winter storm had shut down Southwest’s operations in Denver and Chicago and the airline’s system for rescheduling pilots and flight attendants was overwhelmed.

Emergency lighting inside the plane was lit and footage showed customers evacuating the jet via emergency slides on the runway at Cuba’s largest airport as firemen and trucks looked on.