Feds could scrap rules requiring airlines to disclose airfares in full
A Transportation Department proposal could obscure the cost of a plane ticket, aviation experts warn. Here's what to know.
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A Transportation Department proposal could obscure the cost of a plane ticket, aviation experts warn. Here's what to know.
A Spirit pilot received an impromptu retirement party from a different airline after what would have been his final flight was canceled.
Southwest Airlines is presenting "Independence One," a Boeing 737 with a special paint scheme honoring the United States' 250th anniversary.
Some travelers are finding they don't have storage above their seats when they get on the plane because early boarders are taking up the overhead bins.
Southwest Airlines is rolling out a new policy in response to the Federal Aviation Administration's warning about the dangers of lithium-powered batteries. Passengers will need to remove the batteries from their mobility devices before a flight.
Southwest Airlines will soon require travelers who don't fit within the armrests of their seat to pay for an extra one in advance, part of a string of recent changes the carrier is making.
Southwest is providing details about its new assigned seating and boarding policy. Here's what to know.
Southwest Airlines says its new assigned seating policy goes into effect January 27.
Southwest Airlines launched a multi-million dollar initiative after extreme summer heat led to beverage cans bursting on flights.
Southwest Airlines, which previously had a free checked bag policy, says it will start charging $35 for each first checked bag.
Passengers flying Southwest, which has abandoned open seating, will soon have several fare options when booking a flight. Here's what to know.
Southwest Airlines is ending its free checked bags policy for many passengers. Some experts think customer loyalty could suffer.
A Southwest flight had to quickly abort its landing to avoid a potential collision with a private jet on the runway at Chicago's Midway Airport.
Southwest Airlines flight attendants will begin preparing the cabin for landing at a higher altitude to reduce the risk of turbulence injuries.
Bigger bins and premium-priced seating with added legroom are just some of the changes the carrier is betting will win over customers.
The Dallas-based airline is putting an end to its open seating policy, will begin offering premium seating and is introducing redeye flight options.
Airline officials say they are aware of a series of incidents where cans have ruptured, resulting in an onboard mess and reports of about 20 injuries to employees so far this summer.
Federal officials are investigating after a Southwest Airlines Boeing 737 Max went into a "Dutch roll" on a flight from Phoenix to Oakland.
The discount carrier, which has long withheld its fares from travel sites, said it wants to extend the reach of Southwest.com.
Turbulence, which causes planes to suddenly jolt while in flight, is considered a fairly normal occurrence.
The FAA is looking into a Southwest flight that veered off course while on approach to land at New York's LaGuardia Airport and may have buzzed the air traffic control tower.
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 Flowers family aviation legacy began when the older Flowers was a kid growing up in Michigan in the 1960s and 70s.
Mary MacCarthy said she was questioned by police about human trafficking while traveling with her biracial daughter after a Southwest Airlines employee reported them as suspicious.
