Southwest Airlines News

SOUTHWEST AIRLINES NAMED “BEST AIRLINE FOR FAMILIES” IN MONEY’S LIST OF 2023 TRAVEL AWARDS
Southwest Airlines Co. was named Best Airline for Families on MONEY’s 2023 Travel Awards list. MONEY recognized Southwest Airlines® for its Family Boarding process, two free checked bags,1 no change2 or cancellation3 fees, and creating a flexible travel experience at a low cost.

Southwest Partners with Greater Good Charities
Southwest has a robust plan at work to support those affected by wildfires in Maui, offering financial assistance and in-kind donations of tickets, and transporting essential workers and crucial items to the island.

Southwest Airlines Expands Fare Benefits for Enhanced Customer Experience
Last year, Southwest Airlines added Wanna Get Away Plus and Transferable Flight Credit™ to our fare lineup as new benefits for Customers.

Southwest Showcases 25 Years of Adopt-A-Pilot with Display at Dallas (Love Field)
This year marks the 25th anniversary of Adopt-A-Pilot®, a signature Southwest Airlines® program that has inspired more than half a million fifth graders through science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM)-centered activities, connecting Southwest® Pilots with classrooms to engage students in aviation-related lessons.

SOUTHWEST AIRLINES WINS SEAL AWARD FOR INNOVATION IN SUSTAINABILITY
Award recognizes carrier for leadership in sustainability and investment in sustainable aviation fuel project

SOUTHWEST AIRLINES EXPANDS SERVICE TO NATION’S CAPITAL WITH NEW NONSTOP ROUTES
Carrier to offer summer travelers more options with new nonstop service between Washington, D.C., and both Memphis, Tenn., and Albany, N.Y.

Pilot Strikes Put Travel Plans at Risk Ahead of Busy Summer Travel Season
Several major U.S-based airlines, including United, Southwest, and American, are facing potential pilot strikes ahead of a busy summer travel season.

SOUTHWEST AIRLINES DEBUTS FIRST-EVER BRAND FILM, “ALONE IN TOMBSTONE,”
Airline expands support of ‘On The Rise’ creatives to include writers and filmmakers with the release of a short film, furthering its dedication to celebrating new voices

EDUARDO CONRADO AND ELAINE MENDOZA NOMINATED TO JOIN SOUTHWEST AIRLINES’ BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Southwest Airlines Co. announced today that its Board of Directors has named Eduardo Conrado and Elaine Mendoza as candidates to join the Board.

Celebrating a Legacy That Keeps Flying
Captain Ruben Flowers, a Southwest Pilot based in Chicago, retired after nearly 31 years of service. To celebrate, he recently flew his last flight alongside his son, Southwest First Officer Ruben Flowers.

Southwest Airlines expands international options with new routes from Kansas City and Long Beach
Southwest Airlines is preparing for October travel by extending its flight schedule through Nov. 4, 2023, and making the airline’s robust flight schedule available for booking at Southwest.com.

Southwest Airlines now offers Espresso + Cream Iced Coffee Inflight
The coffee options inflight at Southwest Airlines just got even cooler with Community Coffee’s Espresso + Cream iced coffee available onboard for Customers to purchase for $4.