INFORMATIONALNov 01, 2026Ryanair Locked in Fuel at $77 a Barrel. Now Its Rivals Face the Price ShockRyanair locked in much of its jet fuel at lower prices before the 2026 Iran conflict sent fuel costs soaring. With jet fuel prices more than doubling year over year, the airline has a cost advantage over rivals such as Delta Air Lines, American Airlines, United Airlines and Southwest. But its hedges expire in 2027, raising questions about future ticket prices, airline profitability and the next fuel-cost shock.Read More →
NEWSOct 09, 2026Southwest Airlines Considers Boeing 787 Order for Long-Haul International ExpansionSouthwest Airlines is evaluating the Boeing 787 Dreamliner as it explores a shift into long-haul international flying, sources tell Reuters.Read More →
NEWSOct 01, 2026Southwest Airlines Flight Returns to Orlando After Bird Strike on TakeoffA Southwest Airlines flight made an emergency return to Orlando International Airport Sunday after striking a bird shortly after takeoff.Read More →
NEWSSep 07, 2026Woman Sues Southwest Airlines for $50,000 After Bag Falls on Her Head During DeplaningA passenger is suing Southwest Airlines for $50,000, claiming a bag fell from an overhead bin and hit her head as travelers exited the plane.Read More →
NEWSJul 24, 202612.6 Million Gallons by Sea: Southwest Airlines' Extraordinary Response to the Jet Fuel Supply CrisisSouthwest Airlines turned to maritime shipping to move 12.6 million gallons of jet fuel, addressing supply worries at key hubs.Read More →
NEWSJun 02, 2026Delta Reconsiders Its Long-Awaited Transcontinental Business Class SeatDelta Air Lines may scrap plans for a new transcontinental business class seat, leaving its premium domestic strategy in question.Read More →
NEWSMay 26, 2026American Airlines Has Finally Chosen Starlink for Its Narrowbody FleetAmerican Airlines has ended months of deliberation and confirmed SpaceX's Starlink as its next-generation in-flight Wi-Fi provider, committing to install the low Earth orbit satellite system across more than 500 narrowbody aircraft beginning in the first quarter of 2027.Read More →
NEWSApr 28, 2026American Airlines is Banning Power Banks From Overhead Bins Starting This Weekend: What You Need to KnowEffective May 1, 2026, American Airlines will become the largest carrier in the United States to formally revise its rules on portable power banks, the lithium-ion charging devices that tens of millions of travellers carry onto planes every day without a second thought. Read More →
NEWSApr 28, 2026Southwest Flight Attendant Awarded $1 Million After 9-Year Lawsuit Over Religious BeliefsA nine-year legal battle between a Southwest Airlines flight attendant, her airline, and her own union has reached its financial conclusion. Read More →
NEWSAug 20, 2025EVA Air Teases Southwest Partnership, New U.S. RouteIn a series of posts on social media, EVA Air revealed its plan for a new airline partner in the United States, along with hinting at expansion to a new destination. The Taiwan-based carrier posted a graphic announcing a new connection airline with a tail that mirrors Southwest Heart livery. Read More →
