Southwest Airlines News
Jordan to take over as Southwest chief executive next year
Southwest Airlines has announced that chairman and chief executive, Gary Kelly, will transition roles in early 2022, becoming the executive chairman of the low-cost carrier.
Southwest Airlines orders 100 Boeing 737 Max planes
Boeing and Southwest Airlines have announced the carrier will continue to build its business around the 737 Max family - in what amounts to a huge endorsement of the troubled aircraft.
Southwest to woo business fliers with new Travelport deal
Corporate travel buyers, travel management companies and business travel decision makers can conveniently book travel and modify reservations with just a few clicks.
Southwest reveals unprecedented decline in demand for travel
Southwest Airlines has reported a first quarter net loss of $94 million, or $0.18 per diluted share. First quarter operating revenue was $4.2 billion, down 17.8 per cent year-over-year.
Bahamas wins new airlift as Caribbean Marketplace nears
With over 700 islands and cays, and 15 of the 16 unique island destinations currently open for business, the Bahamas lies just 55 miles off the coast of Florida, offering an easy fly away escape that transports travellers away from their everyday.
Serko signs Southwest Airlines as NDC partner
Serko has announced an agreement with Southwest Airlines to provide NDC content in Zeno. Zeno will be the first online booking tool to provide Southwest content via the ATPCO New Distribution Capability Exchange.
Boeing 737 Max grounded by Federal Aviation Administration
Boeing and the United States Federal Aviation Administration have grounded the worldwide fleet of 737 MAX aircraft as concern grows about its airworthiness.
Southwest Airlines founder Kelleher dies aged 87
Herb Kelleher, co-founder of Southwest Airlines, has died aged 87, the company has revealed in a brief statement. Launched in 1967, the low-cost US carrier went on to reshape global aviation.
Southwest Airlines selects Amadeus Sky Suite by Optym
At the core of every airline is its flight schedule – how it manages thousands of flights carrying millions of passengers to cities around the world.
Passenger killed following Southwest Airlines engine failure
A female passenger has been killed after an engine on a US passenger jet exploded mid-flight. Seven others needed medical treatment following the incident on board Southwest Airlines Flight 1380.
Power restored at Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport
Power has been resorted at Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport in Atlanta after an electrical fault caused a partial shut-down on Sunday evening. Tens of thousands of passengers were delayed following the incident at the busiest airport in the world.
AirIT conference to welcome Montgomery as keynote speaker
AirIT has announced that Bob Montgomery, vice president of airport affairs for Southwest Airlines, will be the keynote speaker at its 18th Annual User Conference & Symposium. The event will be held in Las Vegas, April 25th-27th, 2016. Montgomery has been with Southwest since 1977, and has held a number of positions in the Operating and Finance Departments prior to filling the properties and facilities and airport affairs role.