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Southwest Airlines brings back dividend as travel rebounds
DALLAS — Southwest Airlines said Wednesday that it is bringing back dividends for shareholders, which it suspended when the pandemic devastated the airline business in early 2020. Dallas-based Southwest said […]
Southwest posts record 3Q revenue as summer travel returns
Southwest posted record operating revenue in its third quarter as travelers returned in force over the summer.
Pilot sues Southwest after colleague exposes himself
A Southwest Airlines pilot is suing the company, her union and a former colleague who pleaded guilty last year to dead-bolting the cockpit door during a flight and stripping naked.
Whistleblowers hit Southwest, FAA for lax safety practices
Federal officials say Southwest Airlines and the union representing its pilots have resisted cooperating with investigations into accidents and other incidents.
Southwest invests in faster internet, outlets, overhead bins
Southwest Airlines will spend more than $2 billion to improve the flying experience for passengers.
Southwest loses $278M in Q1 but sees profitable rest of 2022
Southwest Airlines lost $278 million in the first quarter but said Thursday that it expects to be profitable for the rest of the year.
Southwest pilots’ union says fatigue is a safety problem
Union officials say Southwest Airlines pilots are suffering through an epidemic of fatigue due to poor scheduling practices by the airline, raising safety concerns.
Airlines cancel thousands of flights over weekend, including in Baltimore
Airlines have canceled more than 3,500 U.S. flights this weekend and delayed thousands more, citing weather in Florida and other issues.
Southwest will add a fourth fare level to boost revenue
Southwest Airlines will add a fourth fare category as part of changes designed to attract more business travelers and boost revenue.
Southwest, profitable again in Q4, expects slow 2022 start
Southwest Airlines posted a narrow $68 million profit for the fourth quarter but warned that it expects to lose money in the first three months of 2022.
Southwest Airlines pilot cited in assault over masks
A Southwest Airlines pilot is under investigation for allegedly assaulting a flight attendant at a bar during an argument over wearing masks, authorities said.
Southwest investigating pilot who used anti-Biden phrase
Southwest Airlines said it's conducting an investigation after one of its pilots used a phrase that's become a stand-in for insulting President Joe Biden during the pilot's greeting to passengers.
