14 March, 2024
Airlines try to leverage Boeing woes despite lack of alternatives
23 January, 2024
Southwest Airlines flight attendants approve strike action by 98%
29 November, 2023
Southwest Airlines makes executive leadership changes
"We're closing out a year of purposeful investment in our capabilities and resiliency, having made enormous strides in a more seamless experience for our Customers," Bob Jordan, Southwest Airlines President & Chief Executive Officer said. "These changes solidify Southwest's Executive Leadership Team as we work to achieve our objectives for 2024 and beyond."
- Justin Jones will elevate to Executive Vice President Operations, reporting to Chief Operating Officer Andrew Watterson. Jones will lead the Teams coordinating modernization and oversight of the daily operation of the airline.
- Tony Roach will advance toa new role as Senior Vice President & Chief Customer Officer under Executive Vice President & Chief Commercial Officer Ryan Green, who now will report to Watterson. Roach will oversee the end-to-end Customer Experience.
27 October, 2023
Southwest Airlines orders 108 additional Boeing 737 MAX jets
09 October, 2023
Southwest Airlines shows off another themed aircraft.... The Trolls Band Together
Southwest Airlines in partnership with DreamWorks Animation's "Trolls Band Together," a new film that embarks on a heartfelt journey to reunite characters Poppy and Branch with long-lost family members as they travel to new lands and create lasting friendships along the way. To celebrate the partnership Southwest today unveiled a Boeing 737-700 aircraft emblazoned with some of the film's beloved Trolls characters on the outside of the aircraft. The design continues onboard the aircraft with Trolls-themed images on a selection of cabin window shades.
08 August, 2023
Southwest Showcases 25 Years of Adopt-A-Pilot with Display at Dallas (Love Field)
13,985 Pilots have participated in Adopt-A-Pilot566,207 students have been impacted and mentored by our Pilots through this program14,279 schools have been included
12 July, 2023
MOST selected for inflight retail revamp at Southwest Airlines
Fleet-wide deployment of hardware and software solutions delivers improved passenger experience and data analytics for on-board sales.
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21 May, 2023
New flights from Reagan National Airport, Washington for Southwest.
11 May, 2023
Honey County performed ‘Got It From My Mama’ for Southwest Airlines live at 35 inflight concert series
05 May, 2023
Southwest issues diversity, equality and inclusion report
Southwest Airlines Co. has released two new reports over the last few days:
The comprehensive reports highlight Southwest's strategic priority to be a good citizen through a focus on People, Performance, and Planet, providing a snapshot of the carrier's key DEI and environmental, social, and governance (ESG) efforts from 2022.
New this year, the 2022 One Report includes information informed by the Task Force on Climate-Related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) framework, elevating Southwest's reporting on climate-related topics for its Stakeholders. The 2022 One Report also highlights the carrier's refreshed climate strategy that includes goals to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2050 and reduce its carbon emissions intensity by 25 percent by 2030 and 50 percent by 2035.1
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Report
22 March, 2023
Southwest Airlines brings Prism to corporate travel managers and travel management companies
Carrier continues streamlining business travel program contracts with industry-standard data solutions.
17 March, 2023
Southwest Airlines named in Forbes' Best Employers in America
15 March, 2023
Southwest Airlines plans to boost operational resiliency to enhance support for employees and customers
09 March, 2023
AWS selected by Southwest Airlines as preferred cloud provider
Amazon Web Services, has announced that Southwest Airlines has selected AWS as its preferred cloud provider as the airline advances its digital transformation initiative. This large-scale modernization with AWS is part of the airline’s long-term plan to enhance the passenger journey, optimize operations, and efficiently invest in information technology (IT) infrastructure.
Deepening Value for Customers
Optimizing Flight Operations
12 February, 2023
Southwest Airlines hosts pup rally at Denver International Airport
30 January, 2023
More flights from Southwest for football fans..
On Thursday, Feb. 9, 2023, Southwest will offer the following service:
- From Philadelphia to Phoenix: 2 nonstop flights and 10 different itineraries.
- From Kansas City to Phoenix: 2 additional nonstop flights, for a total of up to 6 nonstop options.
On Friday, Feb. 10, 2023, Southwest will offer the following service:
- From Philadelphia to Phoenix: 2 nonstop flights and 10 different itineraries.
- From Kansas City to Phoenix: 3 additional nonstop flights, for a total of up to 7 nonstop options.
On Saturday, Feb. 11, 2023, Southwest will offer the following nonstop service:
- From Philadelphia to Phoenix: 1 nonstop flights and 10 different itineraries.
Southwest also published additional flights to help fans travel back home after the championship trophy is awarded.
On Monday, Feb. 13, 2023, Southwest will offer the following service:
- From Phoenix to Philadelphia: 2 nonstop flights and 10 different itineraries.
- From Phoenixto Kansas City: 2 additional nonstop flights, for a total of up to 6 nonstop options.
On Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2023, Southwest will offer the following service:
- FromPhoenixtoKansas City: 2 additional nonstop flights, for a total of up to 6 nonstop options.
- FromPhoenixtoPhiladelphia: 1 nonstop flight and 10 different itineraries.
21 December, 2022
Southwest Airlines new five year contract approved by customer service employees
Southwest Airlines new five-year contract approved by customer service employees
The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM), representing the more than 8,000 Customer Service Employees at Southwest Airlines Co. announced that their members voted in favour of a new, five-year contract.13 December, 2022
Southwest Airlines Announces Leadership Promotions
21 November, 2022
Southwest Airlines celebrates mile high heart with special concert
26 October, 2022
Southwest Airlines named as official airline of Paul Quinn College
Through this partnership with the Dallas-based Historically Black College and University, the carrier continues to champion educational attainment for all
Through this partnership with the Dallas-based Historically Black College and University, the carrier continues to champion educational attainment for all
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