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Southwest Airlines CEO: Company could eventually introduce lounges, long-haul flights
Southwest Airlines' CEO told investors in a July 24 earnings call that the airline could eventually open its own lounges.
Southwest Airlines Admits Sales Slumped After Ending Free Bags
Earlier this year, Southwest Airlines announced several major policy changes in an attempt to boost the airline's slumping ...
Southwest Airlines assigned seats coming soon: See first day to book a flight
Just two months after ending its long-standing “Bags Fly Free” policy, the airline has announced when it will roll out ...
Southwest Airlines makes booking change from July 29: What to know
Starting July 29, customers can begin booking tickets with seat assignments for flights departing January 27, 2026.
Southwest Airlines potential changes in 2025: What RSW travelers need to know
After Southwest made big changes to its baggage and seating policies, the CEO floated a few more ideas. What's on the table ...
Southwest Airlines Implements Major Change to Signature Offering
Southwest Airlines Implements Major Change to Signature Offering originally appeared on Parade. It’s the end of an era at ...
Southwest announces higher-than-expected revenues from new bag policy, reduced profits
Dallas-based Southwest Airlines is on target to reach its financial goals after it reported higher-than-expected revenues ...
Southwest Airlines ditches decades-old open seating after years of holding out
Southwest Airlines' transition to assigned seating follows recent policy changes including the end of their bags fly free ...
Southwest Airlines makes major change to decades-old open seating policy
Southwest Airlines has announced a major change coming to its current seating system. The Texas-based airline previously had ...
No more seat scramble: Southwest to assign seats and change boarding in major overhaul
Southwest will assign seats for the first time ever in 2026. Here’s how group boarding will work — and what it means for your ...
Southwest Airlines reports earnings, cites bumpy start to basic economy sales
Dallas-based Southwest Airlines’ fare strategy overhaul ran into trouble when the carrier launched its new “basic” economy ...