Southwest Airlines

By David Casey
Milwaukee becomes the second new destination added to the ULCC’s network in as many days.
Airports & Networks

By Ben Goldstein
A group of major U.S. carriers announced plans to implement voluntary contract tracing for international arrivals, part of a Biden administration effort to better track and contain the spread of COVID-19 through commercial air travel.
Airlines & Lessors

By Ben Goldstein
Southwest Airlines lowered its cash burn estimate for the 2021 first quarter (Q1) after observing stronger than expected revenue and booking trends in February.
Airlines & Lessors

By Lori Ranson
U.S. pilot unions are joining airlines and manufacturers in opposing a potential coronavirus test requirement for domestic U.S. airline passengers, though a mandate to move forward with the proposal does not seem imminent.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Aaron Karp
The Dallas-based airline sees no evidence of business traffic returning to pre-pandemic levels.
Airports & Networks

By David Casey
Routes details a selection of routes scheduled to start this month.
Airports & Networks

By Lori Ranson
The LCC will bring the aircraft back to service gradually.
Airports & Networks

By Lori Ranson
Southwest Airlines plans a measured re-entry into service for its Boeing 737 MAX aircraft and projects ending 2021 with 69 of the type in its fleet.
Airlines & Lessors

By David Casey
The Texas-based carrier will soon increase the number of Californian airports it serves to 13.
Airports & Networks

By David Casey
Routes’ latest infographic looks at the facts and figures behind an incredibly challenging year for the industry.
Airports & Networks

By Sean Broderick
The FAA’s recent shift towards working with certificate holders to resolve certain regulatory violations and its handling of safety complaints from employees are facing renewed scrutiny and some legislative changes following a Senate Commerce, Science & Transportation Committee report on safety oversight.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Ben Goldstein
United Airlines will become the second U.S. carrier to resume commercial Boeing 737 MAX operations when it reintroduces the model to service in
Aircraft & Propulsion

By David Casey
Two more cities in California are joining the Dallas-based carrier’s network.
Airports & Networks

By Ben Goldstein
Southwest Airlines reached an agreement with Boeing to take delivery of 35 737 MAX jets in 2021, marking a 13-aircraft reduction from previous plans to add 48 MAX aircraft in 2021.
Airlines & Lessors

By Ben Goldstein
CEO Gary Kelly says new flights just have to cover costs.
Airports & Networks

By Ben Goldstein
Southwest Airlines is not backing down from plans to aggressively expand into new markets, even after warning thousands of employees of possible furloughs beginning early in 2021.
Airlines & Lessors

By Ben Goldstein
Southwest CEO Gary Kelly was tapped to be the next chairman of the board of Airlines for America (A4A), a role that will see him steer the activities of the influential lobby group amid the worst downturn in commercial aviation history.
Airlines & Lessors

By Lori Ranson
After failing to reach agreements with several employee groups on cost cutting measures, Southwest Airlines has officially warned thousands of workers of potential furloughs that could begin in March 2021.
Airlines & Lessors

By Lori Ranson
This week one-way seats between the US and Mexico are down just 12% year-on-year.
Airports & Networks

By Ben Goldstein
Southwest Airlines warned its mechanics of more than 400 potential furloughs, cautioning that job losses will be unavoidable unless they agree to further cost-cutting measures.
Airlines & Lessors

By Sean Broderick
The FAA’s sign-off on what operators must do to get their Boeing 737 MAXs back in service puts Southwest Airlines on a time line to have at least some
Airlines & Lessors

By Lori Ranson
Southwest sees O'Hare as the only path to grow in Chicago.
Airports & Networks

By Lori Ranson
United Airlines is not too concerned about Southwest Airlines’ recent decision to launch flights from Houston Intercontinental (IAH) and Chicago O’Hare (ORD), concluding that its position in those hubs continues to be a point of strength.
Airlines & Lessors

By Ben Goldstein
Southwest Airlines reported softening bookings trends for November and December, reflecting a surge in COVID-19 cases across the U.S.
Airlines & Lessors

By David Casey
Sarasota Bradenton International becomes the 10th airport in Florida to be served by the carrier.
Airports & Networks