Southwest Airlines (LUV) finds itself in the spotlight following the Federal Aviation Administration’s directive to cut air traffic by 10% at major airports because of an air traffic controller shortage.

The government shutdown has triggered 1,000-plus flight delays as the FAA cuts capacity at 40 airports. Airlines are offering refunds and policy changes amid ongoing travel disruptions.

Southwest Airlines has been rolling out various new initiatives throughout 2025, with another one announced on Tuesday. The company has unveiled its latest international partnership. Southwest is now teaming up with Philippine Airlines,

Southwest Airlines is shaking up its in-flight offerings with a new beverage partner, which may win back travelers after recent policy changes.

U.S. airlines on Friday scrambled to cut 4% of flights at 40 major airports after the government imposed an unprecedented cut to air travel citing air traffic control safety concerns because of a record-setting government shutdown.

It's obviously become quite common in recent years for airlines to embrace rewards credit cards, offering customers rewards points on their purchases that they can then use on travel or airfare. Rewards credit cards have become so common throughout the airline industry that one legislator even went

Southwest Airlines is adding pistachios to in-flight snacks in 2026, sparking concern among passengers with nut allergies and advocacy groups like FARE, due to potential allergen risks.

U.S. airlines on Friday scrambled to cut 4% of flights at 40 major airports after the government imposed an unprecedented cut to air travel citing air traffic control safety concerns because of a record-setting government shutdown.

More than 1,400 flights scheduled for Sunday were canceled, marking the third day of widespread travel disruptions as the government shutdown takes its toll.