The new customer of size policy will go into effect on January 27. Until then, Southwest travelers will abide by the ...

Southwest Airlines has been navigating some turbulent times of late. It all got a little bit worse on Thursday when the ...

Travelers aboard a Southwest Airlines flight experienced an unexpected detour when an engine cover, known as a cowling, ...

Southwest Airlines began charging for checked bags back in May, charging customers $35 for the first checked bag and $45 for ...

Southwest Airlines has announced a major change coming to its current seating system. The Texas-based airline previously had a “pick any seat” policy, allowing customers to purchase tickets in ...

Southwest Airlines has already made several high-profile changes for its customers over the past several months, ending its beloved "bags fly free" policy and scrapping its longstanding open ...

Smart Landing and Smart Runway technologies claim to enhance air travel safety by supporting pilots during takeoffs and ...

Southwest Airlines is implementing assigned seating starting in 2026. Passengers can buy tickets beginning on July 29, 2025. The new policy will consist of consumers boarding their flights in groups.

Southwest Airlines announces a shift from open seating to assigned seats starting July 29 for flights booked from 2026, becoming the last major airline to end a pick-any-seat policy.

Southwest Airlines CEO Bob Jordan hinted at future changes to the company's business model to better compete with other U.S. airlines. Potential changes include introducing airport lounges and ...