Southwest Airlines

A federal judge has dismissed Southwest’s lawsuit accusing the city of playing favorites in its allocation of gates at San Antonio International Airport.

Southwest flew its first passenger aircraft with secondary cockpit doors, a safety feature the FAA will require on all new commercial aircraft by August 2026.

Southwest has inked a new interline agreement with Taiwan’s EVA Air for flights between North America and Asia from a handful of markets.

Southwest announced Tuesday that it will launch nonstop service to the Caribbean island of St. Maarten, its first new international destination since 2021.

Southwest and officials with the city of San Antonio, Texas, met in federal court on Tuesday in an attempt to settle a dispute over gate allocations.

Southwest is vying to grow its number of gates at Austin–Bergstrom International Airport in Texas when a new terminal opens.

Southwest reported lower quarterly profits and revenue on Wednesday but said travel demand is stabilizing after a difficult start to 2025.

The change was previously announced in 2024 as the airline signaled a shift away from its former low-cost model, though no date had been set until this week.

Southwest is considering changes to its traditionally low-cost business model, including airport lounges, more premium seating, and long-haul destinations.

The Supreme Court of Texas has ruled that the union representing Southwest pilots can move forward with its lawsuit against Boeing.