Southwest Removes 737 Max From Flight Schedule Until August

Southwest is removing flights with the troubled Boeing 737 Max aircraft from its schedule through Aug. 5, a period that includes the peak of the airline’s busy summer travel season. The company did not specify how many flights would be cancelled because of the new schedule. It removed all 34 of its Max 8 jets […]

Former Employee Sues Southwest Airlines Claiming Discrimination

(Houston, TX) — A former Southwest Airlines employee is suing the company over claims of racial discrimination.

Southwest OKs Mini-Horses On Flights

(Dallas, TX) — Southwest Airlines is clarifying its policies on emotional support animals and trained service animals on flights.

Southwest And American Both Want Cuba Route Being Given Up By Delta

(Dallas, TX) — Southwest and American are two of the three airlines competing for a Cuba route that Delta Air Lines plans to drop soon.

Pilots Oppose Single-Pilot Proposal

(Dallas, TX) — Tens of thousands of pilots from dozens of commercial carriers are opposing a bill before the U.S. Congress that would allow single-pilot cargo flights.

Feds Plan Hearing Concerning Fatal Southwest Flight

(Dallas, TX) — A federal agency plans to hold a hearing as part of its ongoing investigation of the deadly Southwest Airlines accident in April.

Southwest Airlines Supports “Dreamers”

(Dallas, TX) — Southwest Airlines is expressing support for illegal immigrants benefiting from the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program.

New Southwest Airlines Credit Card Offers Maximum Bonus Points

(Dallas, TX) — Southwest Airlines is promoting a new credit card that offers 65,000 bonus points to customers who spend a certain amount in the first year.

No More Peanuts On Southwest Flights

(Dallas, TX) — Passengers flying on Southwest Airlines this summer will no longer receive peanuts.

Military Friendly Employer Designation In Southwest Airlines

(Dallas, TX) — Southwest Airlines is getting Military Friendly Employer designation.