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(N280WN) Southwest Airlines Boeing 737-700 by Josh Holsenbeck 02/04/2025 - Photo of Southwest Airlines Boeing 737-700 by Josh Holsenbeck. This photo has 9538 views.

(N8660A) Southwest Airlines Boeing 737-800 by Tal Pearlman 02/16/2026 - Photo of Southwest Airlines Boeing 737-800 by Tal Pearlman. This photo has 954 views.

(N280WN) Southwest Airlines Boeing 737-700 by Jake Laws 01/14/2025 - Photo of Southwest Airlines Boeing 737-700 by Jake Laws. This photo has 9405 views.

(N8897K) Southwest Airlines Boeing 737 MAX 8 by Tal Pearlman 12/12/2024 - Photo of Southwest Airlines Boeing 737 MAX 8 by Tal Pearlman. This photo has 9013 views.

(N727SW) Southwest Airlines Boeing 737-700 at SAT by Luke Ayers 08/23/2020 - $10.00 | 9008 views

(N8683D) Southwest Airlines Boeing 737-800 by Harrison Bacci 12/10/2024 - Photo of Southwest Airlines Boeing 737-800 by Harrison Bacci. This photo has 9008 views.

(N8653A) Southwest Airlines Boeing 737-800 by Dylan Kappel 11/01/2024 - Photo of Southwest Airlines Boeing 737-800 by Dylan Kappel. This photo has 8963 views.

(N216WR) Southwest Airlines Boeing 737-700 by Nathan Francois 06/21/2024 - Photo of Southwest Airlines Boeing 737-700 by Nathan Francois. This photo has 8943 views.

(N8562Z) Southwest Airlines Boeing 737-800 at AUS by Caden Glasgow 08/21/2020 - $14.00 Southwest Boeing 737 landing in Austin | 8938 views

(N8903H) Southwest Airlines Boeing 737 MAX 8 by Tal Pearlman 06/25/2024 - Photo of Southwest Airlines Boeing 737 MAX 8 by Tal Pearlman. This photo has 8938 views.

(N284WN) Southwest Airlines Boeing 737-700 by Harrison Bacci 10/29/2024 - Photo of Southwest Airlines Boeing 737-700 by Harrison Bacci. This photo has 8930 views.

(N946WN) Southwest Airlines Boeing 737-700 by Dalton Hoch 09/06/2024 - Photo of Southwest Airlines Boeing 737-700 by Dalton Hoch. This photo has 8882 views.

(N955WN) Southwest Airlines Boeing 737-700 by Dylan Kappel 11/01/2024 - Photo of Southwest Airlines Boeing 737-700 by Dylan Kappel. This photo has 8867 views.

(N8792Q) Southwest Airlines Boeing 737 MAX 8 by Richard Rafalski 07/31/2024 - Photo of Southwest Airlines Boeing 737 MAX 8 by Richard Rafalski. This photo has 8861 views.

(N727SW) Southwest Airlines Boeing 737-700 at SAT by Luke Ayers 08/23/2020 - $10.00 | 8855 views

(N222WN) Southwest Airlines Boeing 737-700 by Harrison Bacci 10/09/2024 - Photo of Southwest Airlines Boeing 737-700 by Harrison Bacci. This photo has 8855 views.

(N957WN) Southwest Airlines Boeing 737-700 by Harrison Bacci 09/04/2024 - Photo of Southwest Airlines Boeing 737-700 by Harrison Bacci. This photo has 8828 views.

(N247WN) Southwest Airlines Boeing 737-700 by Harrison Bacci 10/31/2024 - Photo of Southwest Airlines Boeing 737-700 by Harrison Bacci. This photo has 8786 views.

(N944WN) Southwest Airlines Boeing 737-700 by Harrison Bacci 11/17/2024 - Photo of Southwest Airlines Boeing 737-700 by Harrison Bacci. This photo has 8785 views.

(N8513F) Southwest Airlines Boeing 737-800 by Harrison Bacci 09/04/2024 - Photo of Southwest Airlines Boeing 737-800 by Harrison Bacci. This photo has 8770 views.

(N498WN) Southwest Airlines Boeing 737-700 by Richard Rafalski 09/05/2024 - Photo of Southwest Airlines Boeing 737-700 by Richard Rafalski. This photo has 8762 views.

(N8562Z) Southwest Airlines Boeing 737-800 at AUS by Caden Glasgow 08/21/2020 - $14.00 Southwest Boeing 737 landing in Austin | 8732 views

(N932WN) Southwest Airlines Boeing 737-700 by Harrison Bacci 12/06/2024 - Photo of Southwest Airlines Boeing 737-700 by Harrison Bacci. This photo has 8732 views.

(N216WR) Southwest Airlines Boeing 737-700 by Nathan Francois 06/21/2024 - Photo of Southwest Airlines Boeing 737-700 by Nathan Francois. This photo has 8679 views.

(N498WN) Southwest Airlines Boeing 737-700 by Harrison Bacci 01/30/2026 - Photo of Southwest Airlines Boeing 737-700 by Harrison Bacci. This photo has 868 views.

(N279WN) Southwest Airlines Boeing 737-700 by rafi g 06/23/2024 - Photo of Southwest Airlines Boeing 737-700 by rafi g. This photo has 8657 views.

(N8546V) Southwest Airlines Boeing 737-800 by Richard Rafalski 08/06/2024 - Photo of Southwest Airlines Boeing 737-800 by Richard Rafalski. This photo has 8650 views.

(N872CB) Southwest Airlines Boeing 737 MAX 8 by Harrison Bacci 10/23/2024 - Photo of Southwest Airlines Boeing 737 MAX 8 by Harrison Bacci. This photo has 8605 views.

(N406WN) Southwest Airlines Boeing 737-700 by Dalton Hoch 09/04/2024 - Photo of Southwest Airlines Boeing 737-700 by Dalton Hoch. This photo has 8594 views.

(N8761L) Southwest Airlines Boeing 737 MAX 8 by Tal Pearlman 06/25/2024 - Photo of Southwest Airlines Boeing 737 MAX 8 by Tal Pearlman. This photo has 8547 views.

(N8718Q) Southwest Airlines Boeing 737 MAX 8 by Harrison Bacci 01/30/2026 - Photo of Southwest Airlines Boeing 737 MAX 8 by Harrison Bacci. This photo has 855 views.

(N8922Q) Southwest Airlines Boeing 737 MAX 8 by Ricardo Mungarro 10/11/2024 - Photo of Southwest Airlines Boeing 737 MAX 8 by Ricardo Mungarro. This photo has 8538 views.

(N961WN) Southwest Airlines Boeing 737-700 by Richard Rafalski 07/31/2024 - Photo of Southwest Airlines Boeing 737-700 by Richard Rafalski. This photo has 8529 views.

(N401WN) Southwest Airlines Boeing 737-700 by Harrison Bacci 10/09/2024 - Photo of Southwest Airlines Boeing 737-700 by Harrison Bacci. This photo has 8512 views.

(N500WR) Southwest Airlines Boeing 737-800 by Dalton Hoch 09/06/2024 - Photo of Southwest Airlines Boeing 737-800 by Dalton Hoch. This photo has 8490 views.

(N8644C) Southwest Airlines Boeing 737-800 by Tal Pearlman 01/27/2025 - Photo of Southwest Airlines Boeing 737-800 by Tal Pearlman. This photo has 8479 views.

(N727SW) Southwest Airlines Boeing 737-700 at SAT by Luke Ayers 08/23/2020 - $10.00 | 846 views

(N7880D) Southwest Airlines Boeing 737-700 by Tal Pearlman 02/16/2026 - Photo of Southwest Airlines Boeing 737-700 by Tal Pearlman. This photo has 846 views.

(N8877Q) Southwest Airlines Boeing 737 MAX 8 by Richard Rafalski 07/31/2024 - Photo of Southwest Airlines Boeing 737 MAX 8 by Richard Rafalski. This photo has 8449 views.

(N8644C) Southwest Airlines Boeing 737-800 by Tal Pearlman 01/27/2025 - Photo of Southwest Airlines Boeing 737-800 by Tal Pearlman. This photo has 8448 views.

(N8653A) Southwest Airlines Boeing 737-800 by Austin Heikkila 01/14/2025 - Photo of Southwest Airlines Boeing 737-800 by Austin Heikkila. This photo has 8426 views.

(N797MX ) Southwest Airlines Boeing 737-700 at LAX by Tony Bordelais 08/25/2020 - $14.00 | 8414 views

(N8681M) Southwest Airlines Boeing 737-800 by Dalton Hoch 09/06/2024 - Photo of Southwest Airlines Boeing 737-800 by Dalton Hoch. This photo has 8414 views.

(N280WN) Southwest Airlines Boeing 737-700 at SAT by Luke Ayers 08/23/2020 - $10.00 Missouri One departing SAT. | 8412 views

(N416WN) Southwest Airlines Boeing 737-700 by Harrison Bacci 12/10/2024 - Photo of Southwest Airlines Boeing 737-700 by Harrison Bacci. This photo has 8412 views.

(N8562Z) Southwest Airlines Boeing 737-800 at AUS by Caden Glasgow 08/21/2020 - $14.00 Southwest Boeing 737 landing in Austin | 8410 views

(N7887A) Southwest Airlines Boeing 737-700 by Harrison Bacci 12/06/2024 - Photo of Southwest Airlines Boeing 737-700 by Harrison Bacci. This photo has 8410 views.

(N1806U) Southwest Airlines Boeing 737 MAX 8 by Harrison Bacci 10/31/2024 - Photo of Southwest Airlines Boeing 737 MAX 8 by Harrison Bacci. This photo has 8399 views.

(N7824A) Southwest Airlines Boeing 737-700 by Tal Pearlman 01/27/2025 - Photo of Southwest Airlines Boeing 737-700 by Tal Pearlman. This photo has 8394 views.

(N424WN) Southwest Airlines Boeing 737-700 by Tal Pearlman 01/27/2025 - Photo of Southwest Airlines Boeing 737-700 by Tal Pearlman. This photo has 8386 views.

(N1860U) Southwest Airlines Boeing 737 MAX 8 by Harrison Bacci 10/31/2024 - Photo of Southwest Airlines Boeing 737 MAX 8 by Harrison Bacci. This photo has 8349 views.

(N8325D) Southwest Airlines Boeing 737-800 by Mitchell Roetting 07/21/2024 - Photo of Southwest Airlines Boeing 737-800 by Mitchell Roetting. This photo has 8348 views.

(N8859Q) Southwest Airlines Boeing 737 MAX 8 by Harrison Bacci 12/04/2024 - Photo of Southwest Airlines Boeing 737 MAX 8 by Harrison Bacci. This photo has 8341 views.

(N8697C) Southwest Airlines Boeing 737-800 by Tal Pearlman 12/12/2024 - Photo of Southwest Airlines Boeing 737-800 by Tal Pearlman. This photo has 8316 views.

(N797MX ) Southwest Airlines Boeing 737-700 at LAX by Tony Bordelais 08/25/2020 - $14.00 | 8293 views

(N872CB) Southwest Airlines Boeing 737 MAX 8 by Dalton Hoch 09/06/2024 - Photo of Southwest Airlines Boeing 737 MAX 8 by Dalton Hoch. This photo has 8293 views.

(N477WN) Southwest Airlines Boeing 737-700 by Brandon McLeish 09/09/2024 - Photo of Southwest Airlines Boeing 737-700 by Brandon McLeish. This photo has 8291 views.

(N251WN) Southwest Airlines Boeing 737-700 by Brandon McLeish 09/08/2024 - Photo of Southwest Airlines Boeing 737-700 by Brandon McLeish. This photo has 8289 views.

(N8654A) Southwest Airlines Boeing 737-800 by Harrison Bacci 11/17/2024 - Photo of Southwest Airlines Boeing 737-800 by Harrison Bacci. This photo has 8253 views.

The Four Airlines Powering America’s Aviation Industry 06/12/2024 - (Hadi Ahmad) The 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?

Southwest Airlines Declares State of Operational Emergency at Denver Airport 12/24/2022 - (Davis Turner) The recent winter storm has hit Southwest Airlines hard at Denver International Airport (DEN). Beginning at 1:45 pm Mountain Time on December 21, 2022, and extending until further notice, the Vice President of Ground Operations, Chris Johnson, declared a State of Operational Emergency.

A Cockpit Display Fell and Knocked Out a Southwest Pilot Mid-Takeoff 04/21/2026 - (Kalum Shashi Ishara) A Southwest Airlines Boeing 737-700 was forced to declare an emergency and return to Las Vegas after the captain was struck on the head by a detached Head-Up Display unit during the takeoff roll.

EVA Air Teases Southwest Partnership, New U.S. Route 08/20/2025 - (Winston Shek) In 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.

Southwest Removes Expiration Date From Flight Credits 08/01/2022 - (John Pullen) Southwest Airlines has a reputation for caring for its customers and being the airline with a 'heart.' Now, the airline has made another announcement designed to make traveling more flexible for its customers.

United Airlines Becomes Third Airline with Fake Engine Parts 09/20/2023 - (George Mwangi) United Airlines has become the latest airline to have sketchy engine parts in its aircraft. On September 18, Bloomberg reported that UK-based supplier AOG Technics provided fake engine parts to the airline. United is not the only carrier with this issue: Virgin Australia and Southwest Airlines also received counterfeit parts from AOG Technics.

Southwest Airlines Collapses in the Midst of Holiday Storm 12/27/2022 - (Davis Turner) Southwest Airlines has suffered an operational meltdown across its route network. Nearly 70 percent of the scheduled flights Monday were canceled by the airline, leaving passengers angry, stranded, and confused.

"Cancel Takeoff Clearance" Southwest Pilots Abort High Speed Takeoff to Avoid San Antonio Runway Collision 01/30/2026 - (Kalum Shashi Ishara) Federal authorities have launched a high-priority investigation into a "severe" runway incursion at San Antonio International Airport (SAT) that occurred on the afternoon of January 27, 2026. A Southwest Airlines Boeing 737 MAX 8 (B38M) was forced to perform an emergency high-speed rejected takeoff after a private turboprop mistakenly crossed into its path.

The Wright Amendment: Wrong For Southwest 12/27/2021 - (John Pullen) With the Airline Deregulation Act being signed into law in 1978, many feared that Southwest’s new growth opportunities at Dallas Love Field Airport threatened the newly built Dallas/Fort Worth Airport’s dominance. The Wright Amendment, designed to restrict Love Field and Southwest’s growth, sparked an intense, decades-long debate that mixed business, government, and citizens around the cause to “Set Love Free”.

Southwest Airlines Adds 8 New Routes, 13 More Red-Eye Flights 10/31/2024 - (Jasper Yu-Dawidowicz) Dallas-based Southwest Airlines announced Wednesday that it is expanding its recently introduced red-eye flights and inaugurating 8 brand-new routes.

FAA Investigating Incident Involving Two Men Fighting on Southwest Airlines Flight to Hawaii 02/15/2024 - (Adam Schupak) The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is investigating a fight that broke out on a Southwest Airlines Boeing 737 MAX 8 flight to Hawaii on February 12. Two passengers onboard Southwest Airlines Flight 1288 (WN 1288) from Oakland (OAK) to Lihue (LIH) when two men started arguing and throwing punches at each other. This disturbance prompted the cabin crew and passengers surrounding the two unruly passengers to step in and break up the fight before it escalated further.

How to Start an Airline: A Quick-Reference Guide 08/24/2023 - (Davis Turner) Have you ever thought of starting your own airline? This article explains the steps necessary to starting an airline, from idea to first flight. Hopefully this quick-reference guide can get you started!

Southwest B737 Low on Approach to Manchester-Boston Airport 10/02/2024 - (Richard Rafalski) Article covering Southwest's latest low altitude approach into an airport along with discussing their alarming trend with these incidents.

Southwest Airlines Air Taxis May Soon Become a Reality 07/13/2024 - (Jasper Yu-Dawidowicz) Southwest Airlines became the latest U.S. airline to join forces with eVTOL manufacturer Archer Aviation to bring electric taxis to California. Opening up access to 14 airports across the state, Archer and Southwest hope to improve travel times and decrease emissions through their partnership.

Southwest Flight Attendant Awarded $1 Million After 9-Year Lawsuit Over Religious Beliefs 04/28/2026 - (Kalum Shashi Ishara) A nine-year legal battle between a Southwest Airlines flight attendant, her airline, and her own union has reached its financial conclusion.

The Top 5 Largest Boeing Fleets in the World 08/22/2024 - (Hadi Ahmad) The 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.

Mile High Stakes: The Fight For Denver 02/02/2022 - (John Pullen) Denver International Airport is one of the busiest hubs in the nation. Because of its centralized geography and status as an outdoor gateway, both Southwest and United Airlines have been fighting to be the airline of choice in the Mile High City.

Over 2,200 Flights Delayed or Cancelled Within 24 Hours at New York City Airports 08/19/2024 - (Joe Gvora) The FAA has placed ground stops on over 2,000 flights in New York on Sunday evening due to dangerous weather. Get the totals and find other interesting tidbits about this past storm in this article.

Winter Storm Prompts Hundreds of Southwest Airlines Flight Cancellations 01/03/2022 - (John Pullen) With a Winter Storm Frida approaching the northeast, Southwest has proactively canceled more than 100 flights from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport. These cancellations are reflective of the vulnerabilities airline networks face during inclement weather and the ongoing pandemic.

Southwest Airlines Transfers Lone Star One Livery to Boeing 737-800 02/26/2024 - (Öyküm Gelen) Southwest Airlines is keeping the "Lone Star One" representing its home state, Texas. The low-cost carrier has transferred its livery - the set of symbols, insignia colors, and identifiers that aircraft are painted or vinyl coated with - from older Boeing 737-700s to bigger and younger 737-800 aircraft. Southwest has transferred six liveries showcasing the state where it initiated its first flight in 1971.

Southwest Airlines Unveils New Cabin Design and Crew Uniforms 02/03/2024 - (Hadi Ahmad) American low-cost giant Southwest Airlines unveiled plans to redesign its aircraft interiors and refresh its employee uniforms. Southwest believes these changes will bring a more modern look to its admired brand.

All You Need to Know About Southwest's New Routes to Orlando 07/16/2023 - (Gabriel Kramp) Major American Low-cost airline Southwest is launching four new routes to Orlando, Florida.

Southwest Airlines Considers DFW for Future Growth 02/26/2022 - (John Pullen) Low-cost carrier Southwest Airlines has a history of avoiding busier hub airports. Despite this, ever since the mid-2000s, the carrier has begun adding some of America’s busiest airports to their network. Comments from one of Southwest’s former executives revealed there could be more of these additions in the future, more specifically in their hometown of Dallas.

Extreme Heat Forces Airlines to Adjust Passenger and Fuel Loads 07/26/2023 - (Jack Turner) Climate change has wreaked havoc on the aviation industry this summer, and extreme heat is only becoming more of an issue for airlines and passengers. How will extreme heat affect your flight? This article will explain.

American Airlines is Banning Power Banks From Overhead Bins Starting This Weekend: What You Need to Know 04/28/2026 - (Kalum Shashi Ishara) Effective 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.

Wright Amendment Blues: Delta Wins Right to Stay at Dallas Love Field After Legal Battle 07/03/2022 - (Josh Holsenbeck) This article is written on the recent Dallas City Council ruling that Delta will be able to operate out of Dallas Love Field for the next six years. The article also provides insight into the history of why this ruling is significant.

Frontier Airlines Goes Head-to-Head with Southwest 01/21/2022 - (John Pullen) In a recent announcement, ultra-low-cost carrier Frontier Airlines revealed their plans to start flights to Chicago’s Midway Airport and Houston’s Hobby Airport in spring 2022. While citing lower operating costs as a massive benefit for the carrier, Frontier will be challenging rival Southwest Airlines on some of their most important turf.

Southwest Airlines Becomes Official Airline of Colorado Rockies 03/23/2022 - (John Pullen) In the past few years, Denver has become a city of importance for low-fare king Southwest Airlines. After new route additions during the pandemic were complete, the Mile High City became the carrier’s largest city in terms of passengers carried. Now, Southwest seems to be looking to reaffirm its dedication to Denver by becoming the official airline for the Colorado Rockies

Airlines Waive Several Fees as Hurricane Hillary Heads for California 08/20/2023 - (Adam Schupak) Tropical depression Hillary is wreaking havoc on west coast aviation operations with numerous airlines delaying flights. This article also includes airline change policies in regards to the storm and Southern California.

FAA Warrants 737 MAX Inspections For Possible Loose Bolts 01/06/2024 - (Adam Schupak) In late December of 2023, another novice, extremely dangerous potential issue was spotted in Boeing's previously flawed 737 MAX aircrafts. Boeing is working with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to issue warnings to airlines to inspect their new 737 MAX aircrafts for possible loose bolts. This is yet another issue with an aircraft type already stricken with issues and production delays.

U.S. Airlines' Fourth Quarter Earnings: What Is Behind Their Strong Performance? 01/24/2024 - (Hadi Ahmad) The fourth quarter of 2023 (Q4 2023) yielded strong results for America's "Big Five" airlines. These are the U.S.' five largest airlines: Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Southwest Airlines, and United Airlines. Many factors are behind these strong financial results, and airlines face multiple headwinds going into 2024.

Southwest Airlines Fined Record $140 Million Over 2022 Holiday Meltdown 12/18/2023 - (Hadi Ahmad) Southwest Airlines became the subject of much controversy during the 2022 holiday travel season, when an operational meltdown in December 2022 canceled thousands of flights and stranded more than two million passengers across Southwest's network. On December 18, the United States Department of Transportation (USDOT) issued Southwest a $140 million fine in response to its cancellation of around 17,000 flights last year.

Southwest Airlines: A Unique Perspective Into a Unique Airline 06/29/2023 - (Gabriel Kramp) Southwest Airlines is quite the unique airline compared to other legacy carriers in the United States. This article will dive into what exactly this airline does to separate itself from others and attract millions of customers.

Inside Southwest Airlines' Controversial Policy for Plus-Sized Passengers 12/18/2023 - (Franco Grobler) A new TikTok trend? Nope, Southwest has had the "Customer of Size policy" for over three decades. The policy has been a point of major controversy in the past week or two. While many say it is a policy that promotes bad lifestyle and health choices, some also state it is just a way to make sure everyone flies with comfort in mind.

Southwest Airlines Reports Fourth Quarter Profit 02/08/2022 - (John Pullen) Southwest Airlines recently posted a 68 million dollar profit for the fourth quarter of 2021. This marks a significant milestone in the airline’s recovery.

Southwest Airlines Launches Venture Firm for Sustainable Aviation Fuel, $30 Million Investment in Fuel Producer LanzaJet 02/28/2024 - (George Mwangi) Southwest 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.

The Complete List of U.S. Airlines Affected by COVID-19 03/29/2020 - (Bryan Wu) There’s no doubt the aviation industry has been affected by COVID-19, and many airlines have made dramatic changes to their operations. Here are the lists of airlines in the US who've made major changes due to COVID-19, as of 3/29/2020.

Soda Cans Explode on Southwest Flights Due to Record Breaking Heat 07/20/2024 - (Hadi Ahmad) Extreme 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.

Southwest and Turkish Airlines Unveil 2026 Partnership 12/17/2025 - (Kalum Shashi Ishara) Southwest 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.

Southwest Ditches Open Seating Policy, Adds Premium Seating 07/25/2024 - (Jasper Yu-Dawidowicz) Texas-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.

New Data Suggests that Flying from Large Airports May Not Always be the Best Idea 12/04/2023 - (Jack Turner) You may have noticed today that large airports aren't always the only option when flying into a major city. Indeed, secondary airports have seen a major rise over the last 20 years, and in this article we'll look at the pros and cons of flying out of these airports.

Spirit Airlines Grows Presence in San Diego for First Time in Five Years 03/18/2022 - (Jack Turner) Ultra-low-cost carrier Spirit Airlines is now joining Southwest as the second airline to operate flights from San Diego to Oakland. Spirit's ultra-low-fares might be enough to shift the pendulum in its favor against Southwest.

Southwest 737s Involved in Another Near-Miss Incident at San Diego Airport 10/16/2024 - (Hadi Ahmad) The 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.

Southwest Airlines Shakes Up Route Map with Exit from Two Major US Airports 03/13/2026 - (Kalum Shashi Ishara) Southwest Airlines sent shockwaves through the aviation industry today by announcing a total withdrawal from Chicago O’Hare International Airport and Washington Dulles International Airport.

Southwest Sues City of San Antonio After Airport Refuses To Move Airline To Brand-New Terminal 09/27/2024 - (Joe Gvora) Southwest 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.

Denver Mayor Announces Southwest Airlines Day 11/12/2021 - (John Pullen) Denver Mayor Michael Hancock, recognizing Southwest’s contribution to Colorado’s economy, announced that Nov. 5 would become Southwest Airlines Day. This designation comes after the airline's massive growth in the Centennial State.

Southwest Airlines to Postpone 1,000 Daily Routes Through April 03/21/2020 - (Ben Kogan) Southwest Airlines is getting ready for major schedule reductions starting this weekend. From Sunday, March 22nd, Southwest Airlines will start to cancel 1,000 of its nearly 4,000 daily flights.

Southwest CEO Gary Kelly To Step Down 06/23/2021 - (Joshua Kupietzky ) Southwest Airlines CEO Gary Kelly shared his retirement plans with the public today. The company announced on Wednesday that Mr. Kelly would transition roles in early 2022.

Southwest Tug Plows Through Crew Room at Fort Lauderdale Airport 08/28/2024 - (Joe Gvora) A 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.

Southwest and Alaska Aircraft Nearly Collide at Nashville Airport 09/14/2024 - (Richard Rafalski) Only two days after a pair of Delta jets collided in Atlanta, another potential collision incident occurred in the southeast, this time in Nashville, Tennessee. Find out what happened.

Jamie West - Aviation Photographer Joined 02/22/2023 - Jamie West has 118 photos and 2 articles on the platform.

Southwest Airlines 08/23/2021 - (1126 views) This album contains photos of Southwest Airlines aircraft.