The Latest Breaking News from Southwest Airlines

Southwest Airlines employee rescues little girl’s stuffed dog, sending photos of its travels

The passenger had been visiting Dallas with her mother

The Independent UK · Dec 16, 2022

Southwest Airlines brings back dividend as government aid restrictions expire

Dallas-based Southwest Airlines will give $428 million back to shareholders as it brings back its dividend after more than two years.

Tribune News Service · Dec 8, 2022

Airlines are finally admitting contrails are an environmental problem

Contrails — those lines of wispy white clouds that follow some jets — may not be so harmless.

Tribune News Service · Dec 8, 2022

‘Shame on you!’ Mother calls out Southwest Airlines staffer for ‘yelling at’ her son who was flying alone

‘I stayed behind crying, calling my husband and saw them talking and laughing about my situation,’ complains parent

The Independent UK · Nov 24, 2022

Court throws out 737 Max passenger lawsuit against Boeing, Southwest Airlines

A federal appeals court has rejected a class-action lawsuit against Boeing and Southwest Airlines that accused the companies of putting 737 Max passengers in harm’s way and covering up known dangers to the flying public.

Tribune News Service · Nov 22, 2022

Southwest pilot dangles out of cockpit to try and reach passenger’s phone

‘I had no idea those windows could open,’ commented one viewer

The Independent UK · Nov 14, 2022

Don't Expect Cheap Airfares to Come Back Soon, Airline Executives Say

Airfares are sky high, and airline executives expect them to stay that way.

Bangkok Post · Nov 9, 2022

More airline workers to picket at DFW Airport, Dallas Love Field as holidays approach

DALLAS — The frustration between airline workers and management is hitting highs just as travelers prepare for another busy travel stretch over Thanksgiving when carriers could be once again pushed to the maximum of their operating limits.

Tribune News Service · Nov 8, 2022

Google travel hack lets you easily find the cheapest flights when booking online

Jaideep Patil has built the new app Travel Arrow, a Chrome Extension which aims to simplify the process of comparing ticket prices between different airlines online

Daily Mirror · Nov 8, 2022

United Airlines’ new website pokes fun at rival Southwest over unassigned seating

United Airlines is taking aim at one of Southwest Airlines’ signature features by launching a website and advertising campaign that takes aims at unassigned seating.

Tribune News Service · Nov 4, 2022