A Southwest Airlines flight preparing for departure was canceled Friday evening after a bullet struck the aircraft at Dallas Love Field Airport, according to airline officials. No injuries were reported in the incident.
Southwest Airlines to Introduce Extra-Legroom Seats and Assigned Seating by 2026
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Customers flying with Southwest Airlines will soon notice changes in the seating arrangements, as the airline plans to introduce extra-legroom seats in the first quarter of next year. However, these seats will not be sold as a separate product until the first half of 2026.
During the interim, early-boarding passengers will have the opportunity to select the extra-legroom seats if available. Southwest CEO Bob Jordan explained, "It takes time to implement any significant initiative. We've been wired for 53 years to do open seating."
Advocacy Group Urges Southwest to Maintain Customer of Size Policy Amid Seating Changes
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As Southwest Airlines prepares to transition to an assigned seating policy, the National Association to Advance Fat Acceptance (NAAFA) has launched a petition urging the airline to retain its industry-leading Customer of Size policy. This request comes amid concerns that the new seating arrangement could adversely affect plus-sized and disabled travelers.
Southwest Airlines Introduces Cash + Points Booking Option for Rapid Rewards Members
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Southwest Airlines has launched its new Cash + Points booking option for its Rapid Rewards members, enabling them to purchase flights using a blend of points and currency. This new feature, which went live on Monday, allows passengers to use as few as 1,000 Rapid Rewards points in combination with money to secure their travel arrangements.
Southwest Airlines to Cut Routes, Exit Four Cities in August
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Southwest Airlines is set to reduce its flight network by discontinuing service to four cities and scaling back operations at two major airports, as revealed in its recent quarterly earnings report. The Dallas-based airline, known for its extensive route network, will cease operations at Bellingham International Airport in Washington, Cozumel International Airport in Mexico, Houston's George Bush Intercontinental Airport, and Syracuse Hancock International Airport in New York starting August.
Southwest Airlines to Launch Red-Eye Flights, Expanding Overnight Travel Options
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Southwest Airlines is set to introduce red-eye flights, a first for the Dallas-based carrier, expanding its service offerings to include overnight itineraries. This move will allow passengers to depart at night and arrive the next morning in a different time zone, a common practice among other airlines but a new venture for Southwest.
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Southwest Unveils Redesigned Cabin with Wider Seats
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Southwest Airlines has revealed the first glimpse of its new-look interior for aircraft scheduled for delivery starting early next year. The redesigned cabin features a color scheme of deep-blue tones with sky-blue accents, integrating the Southwest heart logo throughout, including in the carpet and on seat headrests.
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Airlines Successfully Managing Holiday Travel Rush, Despite Southwest's Challenges
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U.S. airlines have been effectively handling the holiday travel season, experiencing relatively few disruptions, thanks in part to generally favorable weather conditions. However, Southwest Airlines faced some difficulties over the Christmas weekend, though these issues were not as severe as the operational collapse the carrier experienced the previous year.
Southwest Airlines Unveils Imua One, A High-flying Tribute to Employees and Hawaiian Communities
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DALLAS, April 28, 2023 — Southwest Airlines (NYSE: LUV) commemorates its fifth year of serving the Aloha State by unveiling Imua One™. This Hawaii-themed aircraft livery symbolizes the enduring partnership between the Hawaiian Islands and Southwest Airlines®. The high-flying tribute is dedicated to Southwest® Employees and to communities across Hawaii that welcomed the carrier with warm aloha.