Southwest Airlines Follow Southwest Airlines news and analysis from the Aerospace Global News team, spanning fleet, network, commercial strategy and operational developments. Latest US Airlines are cutting flights despite strong demand – here’s why News US Airlines are cutting flights despite strong demand – here’s why Airline Capacity September 17, 2026•5 min read Southwest joins a small but growing club of low-cost airlines with airport lounges News Southwest joins a small but growing club of low-cost airlines with airport lounges Southwest Airlines September 13, 2026•9 min read Ryanair vs Southwest: We tracked two Boeing 737-800s for a week to see which flew more News Ryanair vs Southwest: We tracked two Boeing 737-800s for a week to see which flew more Boeing 737-800 August 15, 2026•10 min read Boeing 737 MAX 7 finally cleared for service following FAA certification News Boeing 737 MAX 7 finally cleared for service following FAA certification Boeing 737 MAX 7 August 4, 2026•5 min read Happy birthday USA: Airlines celebrate with America 250 special liveries News Happy birthday USA: Airlines celebrate with America 250 special liveries special livery July 4, 2026•6 min read Southwest Airlines’ first Starlink-equipped aircraft is now in service News Southwest Airlines’ first Starlink-equipped aircraft is now in service IFC June 23, 2026•4 min read Southwest cracks down on humanoid robots over lithium battery risks News Southwest cracks down on humanoid robots over lithium battery risks humanoid May 15, 2026•5 min read The most valuable airline and airport brands in 2026 News The most valuable airline and airport brands in 2026 Airline Brands May 1, 2026•4 min read FAA threatens fines against American Airlines and Southwest Airlines over drug testing lapses News FAA threatens fines against American Airlines and Southwest Airlines over drug testing lapses American Airlines April 10, 2026•4 min read American Airlines and Alaska Airlines are the latest carriers to raise bag fees as jet fuel costs double News American Airlines and Alaska Airlines are the latest carriers to raise bag fees as jet fuel costs double airline ancillary fees April 10, 2026•4 min read Southwest Airlines sets limit of one power bank per passenger as lithium-battery fire concerns rise News Southwest Airlines sets limit of one power bank per passenger as lithium-battery fire concerns rise Battery fires April 9, 2026•3 min read Airline CEOs urge Congress to pay TSA workers as airport lines stretch outside terminals News Airline CEOs urge Congress to pay TSA workers as airport lines stretch outside terminals Airlines for America March 16, 2026•4 min read Southwest Airlines pulls out of Washington Dulles & Chicago O’Hare airports in network shake-up News Southwest Airlines pulls out of Washington Dulles & Chicago O’Hare airports in network shake-up Chicago Midway International Airport March 14, 2026•3 min read Passenger attempts cockpit breach on Delta flight, highlighting urgent need for secondary barriers News Passenger attempts cockpit breach on Delta flight, highlighting urgent need for secondary barriers Airlines for America February 19, 2026•5 min read Southwest to launch free Starlink WiFi this summer as airline pivots to premium passenger experience News Southwest to launch free Starlink WiFi this summer as airline pivots to premium passenger experience In-flight connectivity February 12, 2026•4 min read Southwest Airlines ends open seating from today: Here’s what changes for passengers News Southwest Airlines ends open seating from today: Here’s what changes for passengers Aircraft seats January 27, 2026•5 min read View More Subscribe Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.First name *Last name *Email address *Interests *InterestsAir TransportAviation ServicesBusiness and General AviationDefenceEvent WrapsFuture WorkforceIn the SpotlightInnovation and TechnologyLeadershipManufacturingRegulationRotorcraftSpaceSustainabilityUnmannedUrban Air Mobility *I agree to Aerospace Global News' Privacy PolicySubscribe
