Doug Brooks is the new chairman of Southwest Airlines, replacing Rakesh Gangwal, who remains on the board and will chair the new fleet oversight committee.

Southwest is now charging passengers to select their seats. This follows on from its recent decision to introduce new baggage fees.

Southwest Airlines recently announced that it will soon be changing the way it handles boarding for the first time in over 50 years. Starting in January 2026, passengers will be able sit in selected ...

With the classic 'first-come, first-sit' era ending, it pays to have that branded credit cards or elite status when it comes ...

The carrier has started assigned seating and bag fees, leading to mixed results and a projected revenue increase from fees, but analysts question its ambitious earnings targets.

Baltimore/Washington International Airport has made strides in recent years to become a more prominent airport in the ...

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LOS ANGELES (AP) — Southwest Airlines plane that plunged suddenly was responding to alert about a nearby aircraft, FAA says.

Two Southwest Airlines flight attendants are being treated for injuries after a passenger jet heading to Las Vegas from ...

Southwest will assign seats for the first time ever in 2026. Here’s how group boarding will work — and what it means for your next flight.

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