Southwest Airlines to reduce workforce at Baltimore, California airports
Southwest Airlines said Wednesday that it will be reducing its workforce at BWI Airport in Maryland and three other airports in California starting in June.
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Southwest Airlines said Wednesday that it will be reducing its workforce at BWI Airport in Maryland and three other airports in California starting in June.
The Dallas-based airline is putting an end to its open seating policy, will begin offering premium seating and is introducing redeye flight options.
The discount carrier, which has long withheld its fares from travel sites, said it wants to extend the reach of Southwest.com.
WJZ spoke with the passenger who posted about what he witnessed when a woman had a medical emergency mid-flight and the Ravens star stepped up to help.
The $140 million agreement includes a $35 million fine, stemming from the nightmare last holiday season when Southwest canceled thousands of flights and stranded more than 2 million travelers.
The proposed legislation also includes a limit on fees for baggage and seating.
Carrier said flights are back on track after travel woes, but concedes it is "inundated" with lost luggage.
Carrier expects to resume normal operations Friday after canceling more than 13,000 trips following the huge winter storm.
Embattled carrier on Thursday cancels more than 2,000 additional flights, as airline executives offer profuse apologies.
Carrier cancelled more than 60% of its flights Tuesday after giant winter storm, with federal airline regulators pledging to investigate.
Mass flight delays and cancellations continued nationwide on Monday during what's widely known as the busiest time of year for air travel.
Southwest Airlines issued an apology Thursday for the thousands of flights it has canceled since last Friday, disrupting travel plans across the country.
The sales director for a consulting company said he flies Southwest dozens of times a year but had "never been in a situation like that."
The frustrations continued Monday for Southwest Airlines travelers stranded by cancellations at BWI and airports across the country.
Here at BWI, the flight schedule posted online does not show any departure cancellations from today and at last check, all future southwest flights appear to be on time.
A sweeping internet disruption on Thursday briefly took out a wide range of major corporate websites — from FedEx and Southwest Airlines to HSBC and McDonald's.
Some passengers flying with Southwest have experienced a number of problems after the airline had to delay or cancel a number of flights over recent weeks.
Southwest Airlines said it is beginning to resume flight operations after the airline's third-party weather data provider experienced intermittent performance issues Monday evening, grounding planes and delaying travel across the US.
A former Southwest Airlines pilot pleaded guilty Friday to a federal charge of committing a lewd, indecent, or obscene act during a flight last year.
A Baltimore County man said he was kicked off a Southwest Airlines flight for not wearing a mask while eating Twizzlers and wants to share his story in the hopes things will change.
Southwest Airlines is adding a new destination to its service. Starting in May, you'll be able to fly from Baltimore to Destin-Fort Walton Beach!
Officials at Baltimore-Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport are turning to social media to help return a lost stuffed animal to its owner.
The chief operating officer of Southwest Airlines said the latest COVID-19 relief package's passage will prevent the company from moving toward furloughs next year.
A new daily roundtrip flight will be added to Southwest Airlines' roster at Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport starting in June.
Southwest Airlines is warning thousands of its employees could face furloughs for the first time in its history, including some at Baltimore-Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport.
Maryland's State Highway Administration is urging caution to travelers returning from their holiday destination, with a wintry mix of freezing rain, sleet and snow expected on Friday.
Lamar Jackson is listed as doubtful for Baltimore's game against the Green Bay Packers on Saturday night as he continues to deal with a back injury that knocked him out of the game against the New England Patriots last weekend.
Friday is a First Alert Weather Day. A wintry mix may cause rough travel conditions.
A family of six are displaced, and two of their dogs are missing, after a fire destroyed their Harford County home on Christmas Eve.
In his first Christmas homily, Pope Leo lamented conditions for Palestinians in Gaza and urged Ukraine and Russia to engage in direct talks to end their wr.
Friday is a First Alert Weather Day. A wintry mix may cause rough travel conditions.
Maryland's State Highway Administration is urging caution to travelers returning from their holiday destination, with a wintry mix of freezing rain, sleet and snow expected on Friday.
A family of six are displaced, and two of their dogs are missing, after a fire destroyed their Harford County home on Christmas Eve.
A man was shot after he attempted to run over an immigration officer with a van Wednesday morning in Anne Arundel County, according to police.
A Delaware state trooper who was shot to death at a DMV office graduated from the University of Maryland, where he was a member of the wrestling team,.
The Ravens said they "clearly made an error" and won't appeal the ruling.
A Howard County Police officer responded to a call last weekend that really got his goat.
Chilly night ahead with some frost possible west of I-95. Warmer weather returns this weekend.
Storm threat continues Thursday with high heat added to the mix too during the afternoon.
Drought conditions in Maryland have improved after several rounds of wet weather in May.
The American Red Cross urges donors to make an appointment to give blood or platelets now to keep the blood supply steady over the busy holiday season.
Marty Bass is at Handcrafted Happy Hour in Clipper Mill to talk about the many arts and crafts you can do this winter.
WJZ is learning about the week-long celebration of Kwanzaa and the history of the Sankofa Children’s Museum.
Wonder, a mealtime platform that lets customers order from multiple restaurants in a single order, has opened its first Baltimore-area location at Canton Crossing.
Mr. and Mrs. Claus join WJZ At 9 to celebrate the Christmas season.
Lamar Jackson is listed as doubtful for Baltimore's game against the Green Bay Packers on Saturday night as he continues to deal with a back injury that knocked him out of the game against the New England Patriots last weekend.
Lamar Jackson did not practice Wednesday for the Baltimore Ravens because of his back injury.
Unless something wild happens in the next two weeks, Baltimore's 2025 season will be remembered as a colossal bust.
It's been a challenging season for the Ravens, but six members of the team have been named to the AFC roster for the Pro Bowl Games.
A former Howard County baseball star had his jersey retired after he was drafted by the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Kilmar Abrego Garcia — who was mistakenly deported to El Salvador in March — will remain free on supervised release until at least the end of the year.
Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum said the agency is pausing leases for five offshore wind farms "due to national security concerns."
A federal judge temporarily blocked a Trump administration policy that sought to require members of Congress to submit requests a week before visiting ICE detention facilities.
A federal judge in Maryland on Thursday ordered Kilmar Abrego Garcia's immediate release from Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody.
President Trump is hosting the Kennedy Center Honors on Sunday after presenting medals to the 2025 Kennedy Center honorees during an Oval Office ceremony Saturday.
Nearly 200 families were expected to shop at the 10th annual Christmas Store, hosted by the University of Maryland, Baltimore, and The Foundry Church on Friday.
After a loved one became a victim of sexual assault, a Maryland family is on a mission to prevent it among teens.
Over 400 future star chefs took over Baltimore on Saturday for a National Culinary Cook-off.
Chopped Broadway Bodega & Deli is making its mark as the first Black- and women-owned bodega in Fells Point, bringing the unmistakable flavors of a classic New York bodega to Baltimore.
'I Believe in Me Girls' held its fifth annual workshop on Saturday to empower young women while introducing them to a variety of career opportunities in the creative industry.
Senator Kagan said this bill will limit what she calls "bait and switch" and price gouging.
The Maryland Department of Emergency Management increased the State Activation Level from Normal to Partial on Friday morning in response to a Microsoft outage that has paralyzed systems worldwide.
Neighbors in one west Baltimore neighborhood are figuring out what to do for groceries, due to the Giant Food location in Edmondson Village closing next month.
A string of recalls connected to Wisconsin-based supplier Schreiber Foods has now extended to Aldi stores after similar recalls at Hy-Vee and other grocery chains.
The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration is asking to move marijuana to Schedule III, alongside ketamine and some anabolic steroids
After three decades of serving customers on the Baltimore waterfront, The Cheesecake Factory is closing its Inner Harbor location.
The company voluntarily issued the recall on September 23.
The Baltimore Tech Hub, one of 31 federal "Tech Hubs" designated last year, was skipped for a cut of $504 million in the first round of funding for the program.
Primanti Bros. on Tuesday announced plans to expand to the Baltimore region this spring.
CVS is closing dozens of pharmacies inside Target stores in 2024 as the store and other retail pharmacy chains face increasing difficulties.
Mixed nuts from Ohio-based Mellace Family Brands sold at some Wegmans stores could be tainted with Salmonella, FDA warns.
The company voluntarily issued the recall on September 23.
With open enrollment starting soon, employees could get sticker shock, with their costs expected to rise 6% to 7% for 2026, a new study says.
After WJZ shed light on a rat infestation plaguing one Towson community, Baltimore County officials say they are now taking action.
Recalled supplemental shakes were distributed to hospitals and long-term care facilities nationwide, federal officials say.
James Ransone, the actor who played Ziggy Sobotka in the HBO series "The Wire" and appeared in many other TV shows and movies, has died.
Director Rob Reiner and wife, Michele, were found dead in their Los Angeles home, sources told CBS News, in what police called an apparent homicide.
President Trump is hosting the Kennedy Center Honors on Sunday after presenting medals to the 2025 Kennedy Center honorees during an Oval Office ceremony Saturday.
A Maryland ticket broker is accused of illegally purchasing and reselling hundreds of thousands of tickets for profit, including thousands to Taylor Swift's highly-sought Eras Tour.
Paramount Global and Skydance Media agreed to merge last year.
Wintry mix in Friday's forecast in Maryland
Wintry weather in Maryland's forecast on Friday
Friday is a First Alert Weather Day. A wintry mix may cause rough travel conditions.
Winter weather could impact post-Christmas travel in Maryland
Wet weather possible for Christmas morning in Maryland
Wintry mix in Friday's forecast in Maryland
Crews monitoring roads for arrival of winter storm impacts
Crews prepare roads for arrival of winter weather impacts on Friday
Wintry weather in Maryland's forecast on Friday
Family of 6 displaced after Christmas Eve fire in Harford County