Southwest Airlines

Southwest Airlines Flight Portland-Chicago Declares Emergency

A Southwest Airlines flight bound for Chicago declared an emergency shortly after leaving Portland on Wednesday 23 September 2026, before returning to Portland International Airport. Flight… The post Southwest Airlines Flight Portland-Chicago Declares Emergency first appeared on The Aviation Hub .

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The Real Reason Southwest Airlines Still Hasn't Retired Its Oldest Boeing 737-700s

Southwest still has its iconic 737-700s in its fleet. While other rivals have moved forward, why has Southwest stayed put?

Simple Flying•Jacob Johnson10h ago

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The Hidden Math Behind Southwest Airlines' Assigned Seating Gamble With 800+ Boeing 737s

Its sudden shift to assigned seating is a gamble with the airline's core operational efficiency across its massive 800+ Boeing 737 fleet.

Simple Flying•Josh Eyre22h ago

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Why Southwest Airlines' Boeing 737s Make A First Class Cabin So Difficult To Build

A closer look at what a Southwest Airlines first class product might look like, and what it would require.

Simple Flying•Daniel S Osipov22 Sept

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Southwest Airlines Cancels All Routes From Major US Airport: See Affected Flights Now

The move is part of Southwest’s wider network changes.

Simple Flying•Prachi Patel21 Sept

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Southwest Airlines Starts 6 Major New Nonstop Routes To Hawaii: See Flights Now

All but one originate in California.

Simple Flying•Jake Hardiman20 Sept

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Inside Southwest Airlines' Secret Overnight Operation To Retrofit 10 Boeing 737s Per Night

Southwest is significantly improving the onboard experience of its 737s in multiple areas.

Simple Flying•Daniel S Osipov19 Sept

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Southwest Airlines Launches New 6-Hour Nonstop Florida Route In 2 Months: See Map Now

Two other carriers will compete with Southwest on this transcontinental odyssey.

Simple Flying•Jake Hardiman17 Sept

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Southwest Airlines Hopes to Capture More High-Spend Customers With New Lounges

Southwest is looking to lure in more premium customers with the new lounges and credit card it will launch next year, making Rapid Rewards more “aspirational.”

Skift Airlines•Meghna Maharishi17 Sept

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The Aircraft That Built Today's Southwest Airlines Is Being Retired By 2031

The scale of Southwest's 737-700 fleet is mind-blowing.

Simple Flying•Daniel S Osipov14 Sept

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Why Frontier Airlines' Return To Oakland Signals A Quiet ULCC Land Grab After Southwest's 20% Pullback

The ultra-low-cost carrier is taking over the gap left by Southwest Airlines.

Simple Flying•Steven Walker13 Sept

• neutral toward Frontier Airlines · 78%

Southwest Airlines Is Spending $53 Million On A Lounge Without A First Class Cabin To Fund It

The low-cost carrier is developing a network of lounges across the US.

Simple Flying•Steven Walker13 Sept

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Southwest Airlines Cancels 17 Routes From World's Busiest Airport: See Affected Flights

Dwindling load factors have seen Southwest move aircraft to develop its Nashville base instead.

Simple Flying•Aaron Bailey12 Sept

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Southwest Airlines Flight Attendant Who Died On Hawaii Layover Honored As Body Returns Home

The flight was welcomed by a water cannon salute.

Simple Flying•Jake Hardiman11 Sept

Southwest Airlines Reveals Its First-Ever Airport Lounge Network

Southwest Airlines is preparing to open its first airport lounges as part of a larger initiative to expand its premium travel offering and strengthen its Rapid Rewards loyalty programme. The airline announced that the first lounges will be located at four major airports. These facilities are expected to be operational by the end of 2027. […]

Travel Radar•Ruby Zhang8 Sept

Southwest Airlines launches interline partnership with LOT Polish Airlines

Southwest Airlines and LOT Polish Airlines have launched an interline partnership, allowing passengers to book connecting journeys across both carriers on a single ticket. Connections are available through Los Angeles, Miami and San Francisco, which are served by both airlines. Travellers can combine LOT’s transatlantic flights with Southwest’s extensive US domestic network, while American passengers […]

Aviation24.be•André Orban4 Sept

The 15-Minute Standard Flatters Southwest Airlines

Every US airline on-time statistic you’ve ever read — DOT’s monthly reports, Cirium’s rankings, the “Platinum Award” language Delta has

Air Insight•Addison Schonland4 Sept

Southwest to open its first lounges in Austin, Baltimore, Honolulu and Nashville

Southwest Airlines is taking another major step away from the bare-bones business model that defined the carrier for…

AeroTime•Stephen Pope2 Sept

Southwest Airlines To Open Airport Lounges With Chase, 11+ Locations Planned

Southwest Airlines has confirmed it will open airport lounges in partnership with Chase, starting in late 2027, with at least 11 locations planned.

One Mile at a Time•Ben Schlappig2 Sept

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Federal Judge Blasts Southwest Airlines, Rejects Bid To End Flight Attendant Lawsuit

Judge refused a belated legal maneuver after Southwest missed key deadlines in a fight over point reductions for protected leave.

Simple Flying•Aaron Bailey29 Aug