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?
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Southwest Airlines Starts 6 Major New Nonstop Routes To Hawaii: See Flights Now
All but one originate in California.
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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.
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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.
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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- neutral toward Southwest Airlines · 96%
The Aircraft That Built Today's Southwest Airlines Is Being Retired By 2031
The scale of Southwest's 737-700 fleet is mind-blowing.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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- neutral toward Southwest Airlines · 95%
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.
Southwest Airlines Just Hit 100 Daily International Flights On An Aircraft That Can't Take It Much Further
Southwest just hit 100 daily international flights for the first time.