Southwest Airlines is launching what I’d argue is the carrier’s most uncomfortable flight to date, though it makes for great aircraft utilization, and I’m sure some customers will gladly book this.
One Mile at a Time•Ben Schlappig17 Jul
Southwest Airlines is gearing up for its biggest spring schedule yet, with record-breaking departures from key hubs like Austin and Orlando.
A closer look at why a Southwest Airlines first class cabin could be an inevitability rather than a thought experiment.
The Companion Pass is still an extremely valuable benefit.
Southwest Airlines is famous for operating only the Boeing 737 series.
Southwest Airlines has added South Korea’s Air Premia as its latest international partner, continuing a rapid introduction of…
AeroTime•Stephen Pope9 Jul
Four are domestic and one is international. See them all here!
A flight from Hawaii to Las Vegas was forced to make a U-turn after a distress signal was emitted due to an in-flight emergency. The incident occurred on Sunday, July 5. Southwest Airlines Aircraft Diversion At 8:40 p.m. local time on July 5, Southwest Airlines flight WN139 took off from Kahului on the island of Maui, […]
Travel Radar•Melissa Thomas9 JulAircraft investment specialist Stratos has acquired three leased aircraft, adding Asiana Airlines, Southwest Airlines and Virgin Australia to its portfolio of airline customers while expanding its investor base. The acquisitions comprise an Airbus A321 (MSN 5173) leased to Asiana Airlines, a Boeing 737-800 (MSN 38875) leased to Southwest Airlines, and a Boeing 737-700 (MSN 38128) […]
AviTrader•Heike Tamm8 Jul
A closer look at how IT issues are impacting the airline industry.
A Southwest Airlines aircraft was struck by a ground equipment vehicle while passengers were boarding at Memphis International Airport (MEM) on June 21. No injuries were reported, but the aircraft was removed from service, and passengers experienced significant delays while a replacement aircraft was arranged. Ground equipment collides with aircraft during boarding The incident involved […]
Travel Radar•Hannah Sass1 Jul
21 are domestic and two are international. See them all here!
A small decision with big consequences.
Southwest Airlines announced: Honoring 55 Years of Dedication As Southwest celebrates our 55th Birthday on June 18, we are proud to honor two Flight Attendants whose journeys span nearly our entire history. Deborah Stembridge joined Southwest Airlines on June 18, 1971, our very first day of operation. Sandra Force followed later that year on September […]
World Airline News•Bruce Drum29 Jun
Gate agent goes beyond SWA rules to ground one flyer.
Southwest Airlines is one of the most flown airlines in the United States, thanks to its massive domestic route network, along with generally friendly service. The carriers co-branded credit cards are quite popular with consumers, and several weeks ago we saw limited time welcome offers rolled out on them, offering up to 90,000 bonus points.
One Mile at a Time•Ben Schlappig29 Jun
The facility is still Southwest's 11th-busiest airport by departing flights this Q3.
Southwest flew the first US flight with a secondary cockpit barrier. Most of the fleet won't get one for years.
In February 2026, Southwest Airlines announced plans to introduce free Starlink Wi-Fi for Rapid Rewards members, which is of course an incredibly exciting passenger experience development. There’s now a positive update, as the first plane is now flying with the service, and we can expect a pretty quick rollout, with 300+ planes having Starlink by the end of the year.
One Mile at a Time•Ben Schlappig24 JunOn June 22, 2026, Southwest Airlines rolled out Starlink internet connectivity on a commercial flight for the first…
AeroTime•Miquel Ros24 Jun