Southwest Airlines
Southwest Airlines Co. operates one of the world’s most admired and awarded airlines, delivering its signature value and Hospitality at 117 airports across 11 countries. Since taking flight in 1971 to democratize the skies through...
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Salt Lake City moves forward with opening of new airport
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Delta Air Lines is the airport’s primary tenant and will use 25 gates at the newly built terminal.
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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.