Southwest Airlines News
Southwest Airlines debuts ‘Green Plane’ with environmentally friendly interior materials
Southwest Airlines (NYSE: LUV) today announced at its annual Media Day a “green plane,” an innovative idea that marries efficiency, environmentally responsible products, Customer comfort, and reduced waste and weight.
Airlines eye free Wi-Fi for travelers
It should serve as the death knell for Internet connection charges in upscale hotels.
Southwest Airlines to Begin Service to Three New Nonstop Cities From Denver
Carrier Adds New Service to Boston, Spokane, and Reno/Tahoe from Denver
Southwest plans bid for Frontier
Southwest Airlines is gearing up to make a bid for bankrupt low-cost Frontier Airlines when it emerges from bankruptcy protection later this year.
Low-cost pioneer feels the pinch
Southwest Airlines, the world’s first and largest low-cost carrier, is facing “the toughest revenue environment” in its history, and has posted its first quarterly loss in 18 years.Chief executive, Gary Kelly, described the airline’s performance in the period as “disappointing” as it unveiled worse-than-expected results due to a rapid softening in passenger demand, particularly among business travellers.
Southwest Airlines Announces Re-Structure
Southwest Airlines CEO Gary Kelly and President Colleen Barrett today announced a realignment and flattening of the Company’s organizational structure. Kelly was named CEO of Southwest Airlines on July 15, 2004.
Southwest Extends Its Discount Air Fares
Customers of Southwest Airlines can still take advantage of discount air fares. The airline is extending its cheap air fares systemwide. Customers now can purchase cheap airline tickets through February 26, 2004, for travel beginning February 13, 2004, through the end of the published schedule (currently June 11, 2004).
Southwest Airlines Introduces Automated Boarding Pass.
After 30 years of reliable service, Southwest Airlines bids farewell to its å?eplasticå?f boarding process.
The Secret Behind High Profits at Low-fare Airlines
It`s no secret that the travel industry has been struggling lately. But one segment continues to do well - the low-fare airlines such as Southwest Airlines in the United States, Ryanair and easyJet in Europe, WestJet in Canada, GOL Airlines in Brazil and Virgin Blue in Australia.
Southwest Airlines Reports January Traffic
Southwest Airlines Co. announced today that the Company flew 2,069.6 million revenue passenger miles (RPMs) in January 1998, a 3.9 percent decrease from the 2,154.4 million RPMs flown in January 1997. Available seat miles (ASMs) increased 7.2 percent to 3,835.0 million from the January 1997 level of 3,578.0 million. The load factor for the month was 54.0 percent, compared to 60.2 percent for the same period of a year ago.