Southwest Airlines
Southwest Airlines Co. operates one of the world's most admired and awarded airlines, offering a one-of-a-kind pairing of value and Hospitality at 117 airports across 11 countries, with new service in 2026 now for sale to St. Thomas, USVI,...
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Miami and Palm Springs to join Southwest’s network
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Southwest is expanding its route network with the addition of two new domestic leisure destinations.
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Air France, Qatar Airways & United Airlines are latest to restart international flights from Houston
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Two Mexican airlines are adding new services from the city despite COVID-19.
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Spirit adds Orange County to route map
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Spirit Airlines is expanding in the Los Angeles area with the addition of John Wayne Airport to its route map.
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Southwest Airlines signals US passenger traffic market is weakening
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Previous positive trends have ‘stalled,’ the LCC says in market update.
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New destination joins Southwest’s network
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Southwest Airlines is pushing ahead with plans to begin service to its second Colorado destination.
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Congress considering extending US airline payroll support through March 2021
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Lawmakers warn mass US airline industry layoffs could occur this fall.
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Extending airline payroll support beyond Sept. 30 gains traction in Congress
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Supporters of more payroll support for airlines say the relief is needed to avoid mass layoffs.
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Southwest execs tout financial stability in face of COVID-19
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CEO Gary Kelly says LCC is ‘prepared for a prolonged war against this pandemic.’
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Recovery Tracker: the global market (w/e July 26)
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As airlines and airports around the world recover from the challenges created by the COVID-19 pandemic, Routes' latest infographic looks at the...
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Southwest cites 'abrupt' demand drop, slows capacity growth
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Carrier reports July load factors in the 40-45% range.
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Alaska, Delta, JetBlue, Southwest and United agree to CARES loan terms
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The announcement comes less than a week after the Treasury agreed to terms with five of the other largest carriers in the US.
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American Airlines takes heat for decision to book to capacity
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Controversial move is in contrast to rival Delta Air Lines, which caps capacity at 60% on all flights.
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Recovery Tracker: the global market (w/c June 8)
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As airlines and airports around the world recover from the challenges created by the COVID-19 pandemic, Routes' latest infographic looks at the...
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Oakland targets leisure to lead recovery
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Leisure demand can boost Oakland International after American Airlines’ exit.
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American Airlines ends Oakland service
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American Airlines is dropping Oakland International from its route network.
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Southwest gets $652 million aid tranche from US government
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The LCC can put off downsizing decision until after Sept. 30 as assistance keeps carrier intact during COVID-19 pandemic.
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North America market update
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Routes’ latest North America market round-up, featuring new route launches, capacity changes and news from across the region.
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COVID-19: North America market update (w/e May 17)
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Routes' latest update on how airlines and airports across North America are responding to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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COVID-19: North America market update (w/e May 10)
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Routes' latest update on how airlines and airports across North America are responding to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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COVID-19: North America market update (w/e May 3)
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Routes' latest update on how airlines and airports across North America are responding to the COVID-19 pandemic.