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The Latest Breaking News from Southwest

Passenger removed from flight after petting her own puppy

Woman described the altercation as ‘insane’

The Independent UK

Travel expert exposes Southwest Airlines boarding problem

The airline exposes itself to customers taking advantage of its unique boarding process.

The Street

Southwest Airlines has a unique deal for customers

The airline wants your business on some flights more than others and that could be very good for Southwest Airlines passengers.

The Street

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Another airline hits back against Delta's rewards program changes by promising better option

Southwest Airlines has reiterated its commitment to the "core program values that our customers know and love."

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Southwest Airlines makes huge changes customers will love

The airline has an answer for Delta's latest move, which JetBlue tried to take advantage of as well.

The Street

Southwest, United, Alaska, and American Airlines face strikes

While some hurdles remain, all four airlines are negotiating with their flight attendants and one union says a holiday strike is on the table.

The Street

JetBlue goes after Delta customers, sends message to Southwest

The airline has made some major customer-friendly changes with an eye on its rivals.

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Southwest Airlines has super-cheap fares (but you need to act fast)

Southwest launched a Low Fare Calendar for finding flight deals for one's winter travel.

The Street

American, Southwest Airlines push move that would hurt passengers

Both airlines have been working behind the scenes to do something that would raise prices and limit choice.

The Street

Airlines Ask FAA To Regulate Competitor Out of Business

American Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and the largest union of pilots want the government to change regulations that allow a smaller competitor to operate.

Reason

Southwest Airlines boarding policy triggers dispute over window shade

A debate ensues over one disputed expectation.

The Street

Southwest Airlines brings back Companion Pass offer

The airline only rarely offers a deal on this popular perk, which is usually reserved for its best customers.

The Street

Southwest Airlines fights a problem with its boarding policy

The airline has a unique boarding system that causes problems and can confuse some passengers.

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JetBlue may force American and Southwest to offer free WiFi

Airlines love extra fees, even Southwest which doesn't charge for as many things as some of its rivals.

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How $200 made my Spirit, Frontier flights better than top airlines

My two $100 purchases arguably made Spirit and Frontier better than JetBlue and Southwest, and maybe even Delta, United, and American Airlines.

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Southwest Airlines has no rule against saving seats

The airline boards passengers much differently than any of its rivals do, but passengers might be annoyed by one rule.

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Southwest Airlines crew uses intercom to address seat-saving problem

The airline continues to deal with a common practice.

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Beyoncé super-fan pretended to be a stowaway on a Southwest flight

'You're embarrassing Beyoncé,' the traveler who filmed the incident wrote on TikTok.

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Southwest has a deal that could save you big money (act fast)

Southwest's "Week Of Wow" promotion offers great deals but requires customers to book flights quickly.

The Independent UK

Parents falsely accused of trafficking their own children accuse airlines of racial profiling

Parents of biracial children are increasingly being accused of human trafficking on flights by fellow passengers and airline staff. They tell Bevan Hurley the moral panic around child exploitation has gone too far

The Street

Southwest CEO speaks out on the airline's labor woes

Southwest CEO Bob Jordan has faced a lot of criticism including from his own employees, especially his pilots who have voted to strike.

The Street

Southwest Airlines puts in place a technology fix passengers will hate

The airline has made some major improvements to its operations, but they're not all positives for passengers.

The Street

Here's how much extra American Airlines is paying its CEO after a nightmare travel year

American Airlines' top executive is getting a pay boost following the air carrier's 'successful post-pandemic transformation.'

Fortune

Escalating scandal grips airlines including American and Southwest, wreaking havoc on flight delays as nearly 100 planes find fake parts from company that vanished overnight

The mysterious UK firm AOG Technics is accused of falsifying paperwork for plane parts that ended up being sold to United, Southwest, Virgin, and American Airlines, at least.

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‘Nothing like that in Australia’: Amid Qantas’ IT woes, it’s time for proper customer refund protections

Australian air passengers have no specific protections or service guarantees in the case of cancellations or delays. Time for an overhaul.

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