Category: Southwest Airlines Company

Southwest to Open Premium Airport Lounges Across the Country

The New York Times – Travel:
The airline said that lounges in Baltimore, Honolulu, Nashville and Austin, Texas, would debut starting late next year, and that seven more were in the works.
For Struggling JetBlue, Spirit’s Demise May Offer an Opportunity

The New York Times – Business:
JetBlue Airways is adding flights at Spirit Airlines’ former home airport as it tries to turn a profit again.
Spirit Airlines, a Pioneer of Low-Fare Flights, Shuts Down

The New York Times – Business:
Spirit once upended the industry by offering very low fares but was in its second bankruptcy in two years after years of struggle.
Why Everyone, Including Trump, Is Talking About Airline Mergers

The New York Times – Business:
A few carriers are making a lot of money while many are struggling. President Trump and industry executives seem to think mergers may be the answer.
Southwest Airlines Imposes Further Limits on Portable Chargers on Flights

The New York Times – Business:
Starting on April 20, the airline will limit passengers to one lithium battery-powered portable charger per person.
How Airlines Turned First-Class Seats From Freebies to a Profit Engine

The New York Times – Business:
Airlines used to give away most of their nicest seats, but they have increasingly found ways to persuade people to pay a lot for them.
Plus-Size Southwest Passengers Say New Extra-Seat Policy Has Led to Fat Shaming

The New York Times – Business:
Since the airline changed its policy on larger passengers this year, travelers say agents have publicly scrutinized their bodies and made them buy extra seats.
Thousands of Flights Are Canceled as Storm Slams Northeast Airports

The New York Times – Business:
Airlines suspended operations at some major airports and expect to restart some flights on Monday and more on Tuesday.
Trump’s Actions Test the Fragile World of Air Travel

The New York Times – Business:
Last-minute announcements and abrupt changes by the Trump administration have caused confusion in an already strained U.S. aviation system.
Southwest Begins Assigned Seating, Scrapping a Signature Quirk

The airline said its new policy, rolled out on Tuesday, responded to passengers’ preferences, but some customers said the scramble was part of the charm.
Airlines Cancel Hundreds of Flights In Anticipation of Powerful Winter Storm

Airlines are canceling hundreds of flights over the weekend in anticipation of frigid weather and ice and snow across much of the country.
How a Major Winter Storm This Weekend Could Affect Your Travel Plans

Ice, sleet and possibly significant snowfall are threatening to snarl air travel in much of the eastern U.S. starting on Friday. Here’s what to know.