Southwest Lawsuit Against San Antonio Moves to Federal Court
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 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.
A newly unearthed contract shows U.S. Customs and Border Protection is buying the personal information of American airline passengers.
Southwest has announced a major shakeup in its product offerings amid a drop in profits, including changes to its seating model.
According to a Reuters report over the weekend, Southwest plans to offer its pilots reduced hours as it continues to wait on delayed aircraft deliveries.
The airline and its pilots inked a long-awaited tentative agreement on Wednesday, which would see 50% pay increases over five years.