NEWSDec 17, 2025Southwest and Turkish Airlines Unveil 2026 PartnershipSouthwest Airlines announced that it has entered into a major international partnership with Turkish Airlines. Scheduled to begin in early 2026, the deal marks the sixth international tie-up for the Dallas-based carrier this year, significantly expanding its reach into Europe, Asia, and Africa via the world’s most connected hub in Istanbul.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 →
NEWSOct 16, 2024Southwest 737s Involved in Another Near-Miss Incident at San Diego AirportThe shocking rise in aircraft near-miss incidents in the United States shows no signs of slowing down. Recently, two Southwest Airlines aircraft were involved in another such incident at San Diego Airport.
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NEWSSep 27, 2024Southwest Sues City of San Antonio After Airport Refuses To Move Airline To Brand-New TerminalSouthwest Airlines is suing the city of San Antonio for a "bait-and-switch" in an upcoming lease agreement. Read what has happened between the two parties and what's in store if Southwest doesn't come to terms.Read More →
NEWSAug 28, 2024Southwest Tug Plows Through Crew Room at Fort Lauderdale AirportA Southwest Airlines tug destroyed a break room at Fort Lauderdale airport. Watch footage of the aftermath and find out if officials have anything to say about the incident.Read More →
INFORMATIONALAug 22, 2024The Top 5 Largest Boeing Fleets in the WorldThe aviation industry is heavily dominated by two major players: Airbus and Boeing. While the latter's dominance has largely lagged behind the former, Boeing aircraft continue to comprise a large majority of airline fleets. Today, we will analyze the five airlines with the largest Boeing fleets. This list will change over the years as some carriers have hundreds of Boeing jets on order.Read More →
NEWSJul 25, 2024Southwest Ditches Open Seating Policy, Adds Premium SeatingTexas-based low-cost carrier Southwest Airlines has just announced its ditching one of its most well-known policies: open seating. In addition, the airline is adding premium seating options and redeye flights for the first time in its storied history. Read More →
NEWSJul 20, 2024Soda Cans Explode on Southwest Flights Due to Record Breaking HeatExtreme heat continues to affect large parts of the United States. However, the high temperatures have been causing an unimaginable hazard on Southwest Airlines flights, specifically, exploding soda cans.
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INFORMATIONALJun 12, 2024The Four Airlines Powering America’s Aviation IndustryThe United States is one of the largest aviation markets in the world. Therefore, it makes sense that the country is home to various airlines and has had a colorful airline history over the years. However, despite the U.S. having such a large domestic market, one may argue that the country's aviation industry is an oligopoly. Could this be the case?Read More →
NEWSFeb 28, 2024Southwest Airlines Launches Venture Firm for Sustainable Aviation Fuel, $30 Million Investment in Fuel Producer LanzaJetSouthwest Airlines announced the launch of Southwest Airlines Renewable Ventures (SARV), a subsidiary focused on helping the airline achieve its sustainability goals by obtaining sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). Southwest also announced a $30 million investment in sustainable fuel technology company and producer LanzaJet. Read More →
