This was the stock's fourth consecutive day of gains.

Jordan announced that the airline was moving forward with a few changes that are "already coming," some of which are already on Southwest planes today. "Well, first, the things like power on the ...

As part of a larger overhaul of Southwest Airline's business model, the airline will now charge passengers fees for checked bags. Carry-on bags and personal items will remain free.

Southwest Airlines has ended its decades-old “bags fly free” policy, where passengers were allowed two complimentary checked bags regardless of their ticket fare.

Southwest will also begin offering a cheaper Basic fare starting May 28. Checked bag fees will apply to Southwest's Basic, Wanna Get Away Plus, and Anytime fares from Wednesday onward, the carrier ...

Herb Kelleher, the charismatic, happy-go-lucky Southwest Airlines co-founder and CEO with a penchant for drinking Wild Turkey like water, died in 2019. He was well-loved at Southwest Airlines. He ...

On May 7, Southwest Airlines made an exciting announcement for passengers. The airline announced that it was recognized by J.D. Power as the Best Airline for Economy Class Customer Satisfaction ...

Southwest’s lowest-priced tickets, now known as Basic fares, go into effect May 28. Basic ticket holders will get assigned standard seats in the back of the plane, be last to board and must pay ...

Southwest Airlines became the latest U.S. carrier on Wednesday to withdraw its financial forecast as President Donald Trump's trade war has created the biggest uncertainty for the industry since ...

Southwest Airlines is adding and restoring a dozen routes, including one to Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW). Several new routes are being added from Nashville International Airport ...

Southwest Airlines was hit with a $140 million fine in 2023 by the U.S. Transportation Department for a holiday meltdown in 2022 that affected two million passengers.

Drink coupons are long gone. And so is much of the airline’s famous employees-first culture: it had its first layoffs this year, axing some 15% of its non-union staff. Airlines are tough businesses.