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Home » AIRLINE NEWS » Airline News of US » Southwest Airlines Begins Transatlantic Journey for US Market with Iceland Service from Baltimore as Fleet Composition and Passenger Experience Remain in Focus Monday, June 23, 2025Southwest Airlines is preparing to make a bold departure from its traditionally domestic focus with plans to introduce transatlantic service for the first time. The airline is...

Home » AIRLINE NEWS » Airline News of US » Southwest Airlines to Roll Out Assigned and Premium Seating Starting Late 2025 with Full Launch by 2026 as It Ends Open Boarding Model and Embraces Modern Passenger Preferences Across Its US Network Thursday, June 19, 2025Southwest Airlines is preparing to end one of its most recognizable traditions—open seating. In a bold step toward modernization, the...

Home » AIRLINE NEWS » Southwest Airlines Unveils Major Infrastructure Expansion At Denver International Airport With New Cargo Hub Designed To Boost Speed, Storage, And Service Excellence Across Mexico, Canada, And The United States: Here’s All You Need to Know Thursday, June 12, 2025Southwest Airlines has taken a significant step in expanding its operational footprint at Denver International...

Home » AIRLINE NEWS » Southwest Airlines Launches Exciting New Nonstop Service From Long Beach To Washington, Providing Enhanced Direct Access To The East Coast For Travelers Saturday, June 7, 2025Southwest Airlines has launched an exciting new nonstop service from Long Beach to Washington, providing travelers with enhanced direct access to the East Coast. This new route, which started on June 5,...

Home » AIRLINE NEWS » Southwest Airlines Passenger Sparks Mid-Air Panic by Attempting to Open Door at 32,000 Feet Saturday, June 7, 2025A 30-year-old woman was charged after allegedly assaulting flight attendants and attempting to open the emergency exit on Southwest Airlines flight WN3239 on May 22, 2025. The flight, which was traveling from Nashville (BNA) to Phoenix (PHX), had to divert to Oklahoma...

Home » AIRLINE NEWS » Southwest Joins with Qatar Airways, Emirates, Turkish Airlines, Singapore, Etihad, AirAsia, Virgin Atlantic in Launching New Offers and Attractive Travel Deals Tuesday, June 3, 2025Southwest joins Qatar Airways, Emirates, Turkish Airlines, Singapore Airlines, Etihad, AirAsia, and Virgin Atlantic in a global wave of excitement. These airlines are shaking up the skies with bold new...

Home » AIRLINE NEWS » Dallas, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Ontario, Denver, Nashville, Baltimore-Washington, Orlando, Pittsburgh and Beyond Boost Trans-Pacific Travel Standards with Southwest Airlines and China Airlines’ Powerful New Alliance Tuesday, June 3, 2025Major cities including Dallas, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Ontario, Denver, Nashville, Baltimore-Washington, Orlando, and Pittsburgh are...

Home » AIRLINE NEWS » Airline News of US » Southwest Airlines Announces End of Its Popular Free Bag Policy With New Fees Taking Effect May 28, Creating a Final Opportunity for Travelers to Book and Keep the Benefit Sunday, May 25, 2025Southwest Airlines is preparing to make a major policy shift that will affect millions of travelers. Beginning Tuesday, May 28, 2025, the airline will start charging...

Home » AIRLINE NEWS » Southwest Airlines Implements New Safety Policy on Portable Chargers Amid Rising Lithium Battery Incidents Saturday, May 24, 2025In a pioneering move to enhance passenger safety, Southwest Airlines has announced a new in-flight policy regarding the use of portable chargers and power banks.May 28, 2025, will mark a significant shift in in-flight safety protocol as Southwest...

Home » AIRLINE NEWS » Airline News of US » Southwest and American Airlines Hit Hard by Power Outage at Houston Hobby Airport, Leading to Widespread Flight Delays and Cancellations: New Updates You Need to Know Tuesday, May 20, 2025On Sunday, Houston Hobby Airport encountered a critical power outage affecting its air traffic control (ATC) tower, resulting in widespread flight delays and cancellations....