Southwest Airlines tips

The Southwest Airlines Cyber Monday sale is here, and saving 30% on select routes is possible. Unlike some travel deals, you have three days to book discounted flights (just like this $49 flight sale with JetBlue), although you should still act quickly to secure the best flight times.

Carrier updates sustainability strategy to focus on carbon, circularity, and collaboration

Southwest Airlines has just announced that it’s charting a bold new course towards environmental sustainability. Its newly unveiled strategy, called ‘Nonstop to Net Zero’, maps out the airline's trajectory toward its goal of achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, underscoring its commitment to a greener future for air travel. Embracing a more holistic approach toward sustainability efforts, the carrier is targeting carbon emissions, waste reduction and collaboration as strategic pillars that to guide its ongoing climate protection actions.

For years, you haven't been able to book Southwest Airlines flights online through credit card travel portals, such as those affiliated with American Express, Bilt, Chase and Citi. Finally, that has changed ... well, somewhat.

Southwest Airlines is raising prices on its boozy beverages.

Southwest Airlines currently can’t fly to or from Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport – but that could change in the near future.

Southwest Airlines has always been a fan favorite for its baggage policy, which allows all passengers two free checked bags, regardless of status or ticket.

Southwest Airlines made headlines last week when it announced 30 new routes, adding new service at cities across its map.

Southwest Airlines executives want investors to be clear about big thing: U.S. travel demand is “healthy.” Southwest leaders repeated the word several times during the third-quarter earnings call Thursday.

Vrbo has recently severed ties with “a large number” of its vacation rental hosts who have cancelled too many guest bookings without valid reasons.

On Tuesday, October 17 Airline Weekly Analyst Jay Shabat and Skift Editor-in-Chief Sarah Kopit went live on LinkedIn to have a conversation on the current state of the global airline industry.

Christmas is still more than two months away, but Southwest Airlines just told its loyalty club members about one of its gifts. The carrier today said it would make some enhancements to its Rapid Rewards program.

Southwest Airlines is one of the major airlines in the United States for several reasons, including low fares to destinations all over the country, as well as a couple of international locations. Additionally, Southwest allows each passenger to check up to two luggage pieces at no extra cost. The airline is adding more perks for travelers to enjoy in 2024.

Southwest Airlines is celebrating the “Week of Wow,” which offers several discounts and ways to earn bonus Rapid Rewards points. These limited-time specials end soon with one of the best ways to save up to 50% on upcoming flights.

One of the best perks of flying Southwest Airlines is the ability to earn a Companion Pass®. The Companion Pass allows flyers to bring a designated friend or family member with them on flights for free. All they need to pay are the taxes, fees and other government or airport-imposed charges of at least $5.60 per one-way. There are specific ways to get the Pass, and Southwest has just introduced a few more available for a limited time.

Three U.S. airlines on Wednesday warned of higher fuel costs in the third quarter due to a jump in crude prices, adding to pressures the industry faces from expensive labor contracts.

There are problems at two of the nation’s top five airlines. Labor problems.

More than 890 flights have been canceled and more than 1,200 are delayed as Hurricane Idalia made landfall on Florida’s northwest coast as a Category 3 hurricane early Wednesday morning.

Southwest Airlines recently made changes to its pre-flight boarding policies by limiting the options for passengers to purchase a better spot in line for an extra fee.

A Southwest Airlines flight attendant broke into a rap when giving an announcement on board the plane, and people are living for it. 

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said on Saturday it is investigating a near collision between a Southwest Airlines Boeing 737 and a Cessna Citation business jet in San Diego, the latest in a series of troubling U.S. aviation incidents.