Southwest Using New Tech to Fill Seats
The platform offers travelers rewards to switch off of high-demand flights.
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Southwest Introduces First 737 MAX With New Interior
The refreshed cabin design comes with new seats, updated carpets, and more charging ports.
Boeing, Southwest Score Industry First in Parts Authentication
The two companies, together with Aeroexchange, completed the first parts shipment using a digital airworthiness certificate.
Southwest Tells Workers to ‘Remain Vigilant’ Amid Government Shutdown Uncertainty
The carrier said it has not faced major disruptions to its operations.
Southwest Adds New Airport
Southwest will serve Charles M. Schulz Sonoma County Airport, located near Santa Rosa, California, starting April 7, 2026.
Southwest Sells 737-800s to Nigerian Airline
Privately-owned United Nigeria Airlines is more than doubling its existing fleet with the purchase of Boeing 737 aircraft from Southwest.
Southwest Lawsuit Against San Antonio Dropped
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 Rolls Out Secondary Cockpit Doors
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 Partners With Taiwan’s EVA Air
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 Adds New Caribbean Routes
Southwest announced Tuesday that it will launch nonstop service to the Caribbean island of St. Maarten, its first new international destination since 2021.
