Long tarmac delays are on the rise at U.S. airports. What airlines owe inconvenienced passengers depends on the length of the holdup and what country they’re in.
Category: Southwest Airlines Company
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Delta, Southwest, American Airlines Cut Forecasts, an Early Alarm About Consumer Spending
The revised projections suggest that flagging economic confidence has started to hurt travel, which can be an indicator for other industries.
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Southwest Will Begin Charging for Checked Bags, Ending a Beloved Policy
Customers with the highest loyalty status will be spared from the fee, but others will have to pay for checked bags for flights booked from May 28.
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Southwest Layoffs Will Take 15% of Its Work Force
The company said the cuts, the first round of broad layoffs in the airline’s 53-year history, would affect mostly corporate employees.
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Southwest Airlines Plans to Cut 15% of Its Work Force
The company said the cuts, the first round of broad layoffs in the airline’s 53-year history, would affect mostly corporate employees.
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Travel 2025: New Lounges and Elite Cabins Aim to Win Over Air Passengers
Airlines hope to meet the traveler demand for premium flying, whether by offering more roomier seats in economy or upgrading higher-tier classes.
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Southwest Pilot Is Removed From Flight and Charged With D.U.I.
The pilot, David Paul Allsop, was taken off a flight to Chicago at the airport in Savannah, Ga., on Wednesday, officials said.
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U.S. Sues Southwest Airlines Over Chronic Delays
The Transportation Department said in a lawsuit that two of the airline’s routes were consistently delayed in violation of federal rules.
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As Delta Reports Profits, Airlines Are Optimistic About 2025
The industry is enjoying a strong demand for tickets and rising profits, but it remains vulnerable to unexpected problems like a recession or a surge in inflation.
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Along With Snow, Winter Storm Delays or Cancels Thousands of Flight
The winter storm caused thousands of flights and dozens of train trips to be delayed or canceled. At Ronald Reagan National Airport in Washington, all runways were closed Monday evening.
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How Airlines Pick the Movies on Your Flights
Sure, everyone likes “Barbie.” But who knew that “Cats” would be a hit at 35,000 feet?
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In-Air Emergencies Can Cause Lasting Trauma
Extreme turbulence, a blown-out door, an engine on fire: For passengers and crew members who have experienced in-air emergencies, the pain endures.