NEWSOct 09, 2026Southwest Airlines Blames Brief System Outage for Boarding Delays and Checked Bag DisruptionsSouthwest Airlines confirms a brief technology outage disrupted boarding and checked bag operations, forcing gate agents to process travelers manually.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 07, 2026Southwest Airlines Becomes First US Carrier to Integrate Flight Booking Into ChatGPTSouthwest Airlines launches a first-of-its-kind ChatGPT plugin, allowing travelers to search and book flights directly through the AI platform.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 →
NEWSSep 03, 2026Southwest Airlines to Launch First Airport Lounges in Four U.S. Cities by Late 2027Southwest Airlines will open its first airport lounges in four major U.S. cities in late 2027, marking a historic shift for the carrier.Read More →
NEWSSep 02, 2026Southwest Airlines Is Going Premium with Its First Airport Lounges Southwest Airlines is entering the airport lounge market for the first time, with four lounges planned for Austin, Baltimore, Honolulu and Nashville in 2027.
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NEWSJul 31, 2026Southwest Airlines Moves Up Boarding Times to Handle Growing Carry-On LoadsSouthwest Airlines will start boarding passengers earlier as travelers bring more hand luggage aboard, slowing down the boarding process.Read More →
NEWSJul 27, 2026Southwest Airlines Partners With Chase to Launch Co-Branded Airport LoungesSouthwest Airlines confirms plans to open premium airport lounges co-branded with Chase, marking a major shift for the traditionally no-frills carrier.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 →
