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Southwest Airlines introduces a new sleek cabin experience
Southwest Airlines today introduced a new sleek cabin experience to enhance Customer comfort, improve fleet efficiency, and give back to the environment. Dubbed Evolve: The New Southwest Interior, the cabin update utilizes durable and environmentally responsible products to reduce waste and create weight savings onboard the aircraft, while enhancing comfort for Customers.
Southwest and Airtran flight attendants ratify seniority integration agreement
Southwest Airlines is pleased to announce that Flight Attendants from Southwest Airlines, represented by the Transport Workers Union (TWU) 556, and AirTran Airways, represented by the Association of Flight Attendants (AFA) Council 57, voted to ratify their Seniority Integration Agreement.
Southwest Airlines becomes Boeing 737 MAX launch customer
Boeing and Southwest Airlines have announced a firm order for 150 fuel-efficient 737 MAX airplanes. The Dallas-based carrier also ordered 58 Next-Generation 737s in what becomes the largest deal in Boeing history both in dollar value, nearly $19 billion at list prices, and the number of airplanes.
Southwest Airlines announces new TV series to air on TLC
Southwest Airlines is proud to announce production will begin this week on a new series giving viewers a behind-the-scenes look at modern air travel, sharing the large-scale operations and personal Customer and Employee stories at Southwest Airlines.
AirTran to charge obsese for two seats
AirTran of the United States has become the latest airline to charge obsese passengers for a second seat, mimicking the line of parent Southwest Airlines. “Customers of size” will be forced to pay double for their travel from March next year.
Southwest Airlines executives assume new roles
Southwest Airlines today announced several executive changes at the company. Bob Jordan, Southwest’s current Executive Vice President Strategy & Planning, has been promoted to Executive Vice President & Chief Commercial Officer, and he maintains his role as President of AirTran Airways.
Fashion Victim: Green Day frontman thrown off plane for inappropriate dress
Punk rock kingpin Billie Joe Armstrong has fallen foul of a little known dress-code requirement on board Southwest Airlines. The Green Day front man was asked to leave a plane at Oakland International Airport in California earlier after a stewardess became distressed by his low slung jeans.
Southwest Airlines announces Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta flights
Southwest Airlines is launching new service to Atlanta on Feb. 12th, 2012, bringing greatly reduced fares and new flexibility for both business and leisure Customers.
Southwest Airlines planning ‘radical changes’ at AirTran
Southwest Airlines plans “radical changes” at AirTran Airways, the low-cost airline it acquired in May. Gary Kelly, chief executive at the Dallas-based carrier, said: “I think we can improve the profitability and so absolutely you are going to see a different offering there.”
Southwest Airlines sees profits rise in second quarter
Southwest Airlines has reported second quarter 2011 net income of $161 million, or $.21 per diluted share, compared to net income of $112 million, or $.15 per diluted share, for second quarter 2010. Operating income was $207 million for second quarter 2011, compared to $363 million for second quarter 2010.
Southwest Airlines announces new service
Southwest Airlines and AirTran Airways today each released flight schedules for January 8, 2012, through March 9, 2012.
Southwest Airlines celebrates 40 years of service with 40 conservation projects coast-to-coast
In celebration of its 40th Anniversary, Southwest Airlines has teamed up with the Student Conservation Association (SCA) for the Conservation In Action Tour: 40 Projects for 40 Years and Las Vegas is the next stop on the tour list!