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Southwest Airlines Introduces Compensation Program for Flight Delays Following DOT Settlement

By | 2024-05-10T15:21:45-04:00 April 29th, 2024|@AirGuide Destinations, Airline Business, Airlines, Airlines Services & In-Flight|

Southwest Airlines has initiated a compensation program for passengers affected by flight delays, following a $140 million settlement with the U.S. Department of Transportation. This move comes as a response to the operational disruptions experienced during the December 2022 holiday travel season, which significantly impacted travelers and led to widespread scrutiny of the airline's handling [...]

Southwest Airlines Ceases Operations at Four Airports Amid Mounting Losses and Boeing Delivery Delays

By | 2024-05-02T15:12:27-04:00 April 25th, 2024|@AirGuide Business, Aircraft Business, Airline Business, Airlines, Airport Business, Airports|

Southwest Airlines revealed on Thursday its decision to discontinue services at four airports, following a surge in losses during the first quarter and further setbacks in the delivery of aircraft from Boeing. The move comes as Southwest grapples with escalating financial challenges and ongoing disruptions in receiving aircraft from Boeing, intensifying the strain on its [...]

FAA Investigates Close Call Between JetBlue and Southwest Jets at Reagan National Airport

By | 2024-04-24T15:43:19-04:00 April 19th, 2024|@AirGuide Business, Aircraft Business, Airline Business, Airport Business, Government & Regulatory, Safety|

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is currently investigating a near miss involving two passenger jets at Reagan National Airport in Arlington, Virginia, that occurred on Thursday morning. This incident involved a JetBlue flight bound for Boston and a Southwest Airlines flight heading to Orlando, which nearly collided due to what appears to be an air [...]

Southwest Airlines Faces Major Setback as 2024 Boeing Jet Deliveries Halve

By | 2024-04-18T15:29:46-04:00 April 12th, 2024|@AirGuide Business, Aircraft Business, Airline Business|

Southwest Airlines' growth plans have hit a snag as the anticipated number of Boeing jet deliveries for 2024 is expected to be significantly reduced. According to sources familiar with the matter, the airline now anticipates receiving only about half of the 46 aircraft originally estimated in March. This considerable decrease in new aircraft availability is [...]

Boeing Engine Incident: US Authorities Investigate After Engine Cover Detaches During Southwest Flight

By | 2024-04-15T09:28:48-04:00 April 7th, 2024|@AirGuide Business, Aircraft Business, Aircraft Engines & Suppliers, Airline Business, Safety|

The US aviation regulatory body has initiated a probe into a troubling incident involving a Southwest Airlines flight where the engine cover detached during ascent, impacting the wing flap. This event adds to a sequence of recent safety concerns surrounding Boeing. The incident occurred on a Sunday Apr. 7 when Southwest Airlines flight 3695 was [...]

FAA Investigates Close Encounter Between Southwest Flight and LaGuardia Control Tower

By | 2024-04-12T09:03:07-04:00 April 5th, 2024|@AirGuide Business, Aircraft Business, Airline Business, Airport Business, Government & Regulatory, Safety|

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has launched an investigation into a near-miss incident involving a Southwest Airlines flight and the air traffic control tower at New York's LaGuardia Airport. The incident, which occurred last month, saw Southwest Flight 147 from Nashville coming perilously close to the tower due to a deviation from its intended course [...]

Southwest Airlines Plans to Introduce Up to 50 Daily Red-eye Flights

By | 2024-04-05T09:55:45-04:00 March 28th, 2024|@AirGuide Business, Airline Business, Airlines, Airport Business, Airports|

Southwest Airlines is reevaluating its longstanding policy against overnight flights, announcing plans to introduce approximately 50 daily "red-eye" flights. This strategic shift aims to enhance revenue and meet the evolving demands of its customers, who increasingly prefer flying later in the day. This move aligns with insights shared by Ryan Green, Southwest's Chief Commercial Officer, [...]

Southwest Airlines to Launch Red-eye Flights from Las Vegas and Hawaii

By | 2024-04-02T17:38:53-04:00 March 24th, 2024|@AirGuide Destinations, Airline Business, Airlines, Airport Business, Airports|

Southwest Airlines is gearing up to introduce red-eye flights, marking a significant expansion of its service offerings. The airline is targeting a launch within the next two years, with initial plans to pilot overnight flights from Las Vegas and Hawaii. This move follows earlier discussions about the potential for overnight routes, signaling a strategic effort [...]

Southwest Airlines Announces Strategic Flight Schedule Adjustment

By | 2024-03-25T15:17:29-04:00 March 23rd, 2024|@AirGuide Business, Airline Business|

Southwest Airlines is gearing up to make an unprecedented change to its flight schedule, a move that promises to delight its passengers. The airline is currently facing a logistical challenge, with Boeing unable to fulfill the delivery of ordered aircraft, thereby affecting Southwest's expansion plans for 2024. CEO Bob Jordan highlighted this issue during the [...]

Southwest Airlines Acknowledges Major Challenges Despite Overcoming Past Issues

By | 2024-03-25T15:17:39-04:00 March 19th, 2024|@AirGuide Business, Aircraft Business, Airline Business, Safety|

Southwest Airlines, known for its budget-friendly fares, has made significant strides in addressing past operational challenges, yet openly acknowledges ongoing struggles. The airline managed to recover from the December 2022 debacle, which left thousands of passengers stranded during the peak holiday season, unveiling systemic issues within the company. This crisis notably strained relations with its [...]

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