Southwest is a major American low-cost carrier headquartered in Dallas, Texas. Established in 1967, it is known for its no-frills approach and free checked bags policy. Southwest operates a broad network of domestic and international flights, serving a wide range of destinations across North America and the Caribbean. The airline is recognized for its distinctive boarding process, where passengers choose their own seats and its all-Boeing 737 fleet. Southwest's loyalty program, Rapid Rewards, offers points-based rewards and benefits to frequent travelers.
Southwest customers can now book onward connections to Europe from Baltimore with its partner airline Icelandair
By Fergus Cole
January 22, 2025
The lawsuit is over two chronically delayed flight routes operated in 2022
By Fergus Cole
January 17, 2025
New overnight routes will launch in June as Southwest evolves under pressure from low earnings and an activist investor
By Fergus Cole
November 5, 2024
The "Match to Mosaic" program has now expanded to attract loyal customers from low-cost airlines Spirit, Frontier, and Southwest
By Enrique Perrella
October 29, 2024
Travelers have taken to social media to complain of price hikes, but airlines deny the allegations
By Fergus Cole
October 9, 2024
Major U.S. airlines are allowing flights scheduled for the next few days to be rebooked at no extra cost
By Fergus Cole
October 8, 2024
Music City will become Icelandair's 18th destination in North America in May 2025
By Fergus Cole
September 30, 2024
Fending off an activist investor, the airline known for its unique approach will make major changes
By Fergus Cole
September 27, 2024
The U.S. could follow the E.U. to require airlines to pay passengers cash when they cancel or delay flights
By Fergus Cole
September 13, 2024
An appeals court has paused the implementation of the DOT rule requiring airlines to be upfront about baggage and cancellation fees
By Fergus Cole
July 31, 2024