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Southwest Airlines Co. is a major United States airline headquartered in Dallas, Texas, and is the world’s largest low-cost carrier.

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Southwest shares drop as mechanics dispute escalates

Southwest Airlines Co's shares fell more than 5 percent on Wednesday after the low-cost U.S. carrier said it was investigating whether a conflict with its mechanics union was leading to a spike in..
Reuters - Published 2 days ago

Southwest probes cancellations, says shutdown cost $60 million

Southwest Airlines Co added a $60 million hit from the recent U.S. government shutdown to its list of headaches on Wednesday as it investigated whether a conflict with its mechanics union was adding to..
Reuters - Published 2 days ago

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Southwest Cancels Flights Over 'Operational Emergency'

The airline has canceled hundreds of flights over the past several days, citing a widespread operational emergency.

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Government shutdown hurts Southwest Airlines

Southwest Airlines cut its forecast for a key revenue metric, citing weak passenger demand and a $60 million hit to first quarter sales from the partial government shutdown. Fred Katayama reports.

Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 01:01Published 2 days ago

Southwest Blames 'Unprecedented' Number Of Canceled Flights On Mechanics Union

It's not been a good week for Southwest Airlines. The carrier on Wednesday blasted a mechanics union for hundreds of cancellations in recent days, a level it's calling unprecedented. Business Insider..

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FAA Investigates Southwest Airlines for Baggage Weight Issue

A new Wall Street Journal report outlines the agency's probe into Southwest's "widespread" miscalculation of checked luggage weight.

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US Airlines To Add More Gender Options In Booking Process

Several major U.S. airlines have confirmed that they'll soon offer more gender options for passengers during the booking process.

Credit: Newsy Studio Duration: 00:54Published 3 days ago

FAA Checks Southwest Airlines For Luggage Loading Practices

According to Reuters, the FAA is investigating Southwest Airlines for discrepancies in tracking the combined weight of checked luggage on jets. The year-long probe by the Federal Aviation..

Credit: Wochit News Duration: 00:37Published 4 days ago

Southwest Airlines Investigated For Miscalculating Baggage Weight

According to Gizmodo, the FAA conducted a year-long investigation into the luggage-loading practices of Southwest Airlines. The investigation focused on widespread inaccuracies and discrepancies for..

Credit: Wochit News Duration: 00:41Published 4 days ago

U.S. FAA Investigates Southwest Over Baggage Weight Discrepancies

The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration is investigating Southwest Airlines for widespread failure to accurately track the combined weight of checked bags loaded onto its jets. The FAA year-long civil..

Credit: Wochit News Duration: 00:38Published 4 days ago

Southwest Airlines Flight Forced To Land After 'Pressurization Issue'

According to a report by Business Insider, on Friday, a Southwest Airlines flight from Connecticut to Florida was forced to turn around after a 'pressurization issue' injured several passengers, even..

Credit: Wochit News Duration: 00:42Published 2 weeks ago

Polar vortex produces flight cancelations

A blast of bone-chilling Arctic air spreading across the Midwest and Eastern U.S. Wednesday is snarling transportation in the Midwest. Fred Katayama reports.

Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 00:53Published 3 weeks ago

Over 1,000 Flights Cancelled As Winter Weather Wreaks Havoc On The Midwest

According to a report by Business Insider, on Tuesday morning, over 900 flights have been cancelled, adding to over 1,000 disrupted on Monday, as winter weather wreaks havoc on air travel from Chicago..

Credit: Wochit News Duration: 00:50Published 3 weeks ago

Will The Government Shutdown Lead To Airline Privatization?

The 35-day government shutdown ended Friday. Business Insider reports the effects of the longest shutdown in US history rippled across many industries, including airlines. Southwest Airlines said the..

Credit: Wochit News Duration: 00:56Published on January 27, 2019

Nasdaq boosted by chip rally

The S&P 500 edged higher but the Dow closed nominally lower on Thursday as lingering anxieties about slowing global growth and unresolved trade disputes undercut a spate of strong earnings, while..

Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 01:09Published on January 24, 2019

Southwest Announces Unheard-of Deal For Credit Cards

The Insider Picks team writes about stuff we think you'll like. Business Insider may receive a commission from The Points Guy Affiliate Network. Southwest Airlines When you open a new personal..

Credit: Wochit News Duration: 00:33Published on January 16, 2019

Southwest Airlines Co-founder Herb Kelleher Dead At 87

FILE PHOTO: Southwest Airlines Chairman of the Board Herb Kelleher (R) testifies as American Airlines CEO Gerard Arpey listens during a Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Subcommittee on..

Credit: Wochit News Duration: 00:33Published on January 4, 2019

Southwest cuts growth forecast on government shutdown pain

Southwest Airlines Co cut its forecast for first-quarter revenue per seat mile on Wednesday, citing weak passenger demand and a $60 million hit to first-quarter sales from the longest partial U.S...
Reuters - Published 2 days ago

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