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Southwest CEO Bob Jordan shared that he was brought to tears as he grappled with the decision to lay off around 1,750 employees earlier this year.

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

After a slew of high-profile incidents, Southwest is equipping its entire fleet with technology to increase situational awareness for its pilots.

Court records show that none of the plaintiffs actually flew on a MAX aircraft during that period but instead traveled on Southwest’s 737-700 and 737-800 jets.

The two carriers formalized their partnership in January 2025, following an initial Memorandum of Understanding signed in September 2024.

Southwest is adding a new airline to its list of global partners. In September, the Dallas-based airline debuted a partnership with Icelandair.

The Department of Transportation has dropped a lawsuit against Southwest over flight delays brought by the Biden administration in January.

In a September Investor Day presentation, the airline shared that its average turnaround time was 49 minutes, the shortest of any major U.S. carrier.

This lone star serves as the central emblem, directly referencing the “Lone Star State” nickname of Texas, Southwest’s home.

Southwest expects to retrofit the interiors of more than 800 aircraft over eight months. These modifications are expected to begin on May 1.