October Traffic Up For Southwest Airlines
Southwest Airlines said Thursday that the number of people paying to fly fell last month. But flights were longer, with capacity rising, leading to the increase in traffic.
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Southwest Airlines said Thursday that the number of people paying to fly fell last month. But flights were longer, with capacity rising, leading to the increase in traffic.
Some local heroes are in for a special treat ahead of Veterans Day. The Texas Rangers and Southwest Airlines are taking 13 veterans to Washington, D.C. on Wednesday, as part of a program called 'Faces of Freedom.'
Smoke in the cockpit forced a Southwest Airlines flight, which departed from Dallas Love Field Thursday morning, to make an emergency landing in Abilene, Texas.
Southwest Airlines Co. has announced several executive changes.
The big U.S. airlines are taking out old, bulky seats in favor of so-called slimline models that take up less space from front to back, allowing for five or six more seats on each plane.
On October 13, 2014, the Wright Amendment -- a long standing law that has prevented airlines from offering non-stop service from Dallas to many American cities -- will be grounded for good.
A Southwest Airlines jet bound from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Florida has made an emergency landing in Houston due to cabin pressure issues.
Southwest Airlines has fired the captain of a plane that landed so hard at New York's LaGuardia airport that its nose gear collapsed.
Passengers who fail to cancel bookings on Southwest now face loss of the ticket's value if they don't show up.
Passenger flew fewer miles on Southwest Airlines in August, but they paid more per mile than a year ago. Passenger revenue for every seat flown one mile rose 4 percent.
The union representing flight attendants for AirTran Airways has announced a tentative contract agreement.
Federal officials said that airline employment has dropped from last summer because of job cuts at American Airlines and regional carriers that use smaller planes.
The captain of a Southwest Airlines plane that landed on a collapsing nose gear at LaGuardia Airport took control from the first officer just 400 feet from the ground, the National Transportation Safety Board said Tuesday.
Southwest Airlines has agreed to a $200,000 fine for running fare sales this year but not having enough seats -- or even none at all -- at the advertised low price.
Video from inside the Southwest Airlines jet that landed nose first at LaGuardia Airport last week.
Federal investigators say it appears the nose gear of a Southwest Airlines jet that made a hard landing at New York's LaGuardia Airport hit the ground before the main landing gear.
An unruly passenger on a Southwest Airlines jet bound from California to Texas faces prison for interfering with the crew during the May flight.
Southwest Airlines said Thursday that net income in the second quarter was $224 million, or 31 cents per share. That is down 2 percent from one year ago.
Late Tuesday, the NTSB said the plane was damaged when its nose slid on the runway for nearly 2,200 feet.
US Airways' CEO says shareholders have approved the proposed merger with Fort Worth-based American Airlines, one of the final steps remaining in the deal to create the world's biggest airline.
A Southwest Airlines executive apologized Thursday night to residents upset with an increase in noise from jets at Love Field.
Southwest Airlines flew more passengers in June, but said that customers continued to pay less per mile -- a key revenue measure for the industry.
Some Southwest Airlines passengers can now enjoy some in flight entertainment -- for free.
Southwest Airlines says June ticket sales are good but remains cautious about the peak summer travel season because of automatic government spending cuts and higher taxes.
From laptops to vapes, lithium‑ion devices are driving emergency landings and evacuations as airlines push for stronger rules and better containment tools.
Returned holiday goods are increasingly routed to bulk resale platforms, where small businesses and resellers snap up inventory for second‑life sales.
Nearly 5 million travelers are expected through DFW Airport as construction, packed roads and peak flight days set the stage for a hectic holiday stretch.
John Horn High School educators earned spots in the 350‑member Band Directors Marching Band, chosen from more than 700 applicants.
The Justice Department has disclosed thousands of files and photos related to late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, following years of pressure from lawmakers and abuse survivors.
From laptops to vapes, lithium‑ion devices are driving emergency landings and evacuations as airlines push for stronger rules and better containment tools.
Returned holiday goods are increasingly routed to bulk resale platforms, where small businesses and resellers snap up inventory for second‑life sales.
Nearly 5 million travelers are expected through DFW Airport as construction, packed roads and peak flight days set the stage for a hectic holiday stretch.
John Horn High School educators earned spots in the 350‑member Band Directors Marching Band, chosen from more than 700 applicants.
The Justice Department has disclosed thousands of files and photos related to late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, following years of pressure from lawmakers and abuse survivors.
Texas veterans could be at risk of losing the help they need to stay home.
A North Texas couple tracked their stolen airport luggage across Dallas using an AirTag — only to learn police couldn't act on the data alone.
Nearly every day, hundreds of thousands of Texas students board a school bus.
Outdoor sirens are meant to warn Texans of tornadoes and floods. This summer's deadly flooding in Kerr County exposed how vulnerable many communities are, with sirens broken, outdated or missing.
It took Azellia Thompkins nearly a year to watch the video of her attempted suicide in the Scurry County jail. Now, she's hoping others will watch it.
Acting Texas Comptroller Kelly Hancock is hoping voters will elect him next year to the seat he has held since July. Hancock and the Comptroller's office are building the state's new education savings accounts program from the ground up. It is set to take effect for the 2026-27 school year, which begins in August.
Democratic candidate for Texas Attorney General, attorney and former FBI agent Tony Box tells Jack Fink about their campaign goals and what they think about key issues for the position.
Democratic candidate for Texas Attorney General and current State Senator Nathan Johnson tells Jack Fink about their campaign goals and what they think about key issues for the position.
Democratic candidate for Texas Attorney General and former Galveston Mayor Joe Jaworski tells Jack Fink about their campaign goals and what they think about key issues for the position.
The Justice Department has disclosed thousands of files and photos related to late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, following years of pressure from lawmakers and abuse survivors.
Less than two days after Delta Air Lines offered $30,000 to each passenger on board the flight that crashed and flipped in Toronto on Monday afternoon, the company is facing its first two lawsuits in the incident — and they likely won't be the last.
Texas Agricultural Commissioner Sid Miller is calling for a statewide ban on non-water additives, such as fluoride, in the public water system.
Last year, over 16 million vehicles drove on North Texas toll roads without paying, accumulating more than $69 million in unpaid tolls.
Activists are calling for a nationwide boycott of Target stores following the company's decision to roll back its diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
Discount store chain Target says it's joining rival Walmart and a number of other prominent American brands in scaling back corporate diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
It's the Christmas surprise that no one wants to unwrap: a heart attack, and it happens more often than you may realize.
"I don't know how I'm going to pay for this," said one person with an Affordable Care Act plan that will cost her $1,100 a month starting in January.
An investigation into the case of a Michigan man who contracted rabies after an organ transplant provided more details on the infection's origin.
The holiday season can mean festive lights, shopping for your children's gifts, and more time using technology.
A group of North Texas women has been working hard to preserve a style of dancing that had its heyday in the early part of the 20th century.
After years in the making, Texas Instruments' semiconductor factory in Sherman has officially begun production.
Smith and other Main Street businesses complained to Frisco about the impact on business.
Rodeo Dallas, a popular but controversial Deep Ellum nightclub, is getting back in the saddle. In Uptown.
"This is a Texas-sized investment in the future of our great state," Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said in a statement.
American Airlines has announced plans to cut management and support roles, mainly at its headquarters in North Texas.
The decision to settle was reached after a two-month civil trial in a wrongful death lawsuit.
Seguin's return to the ice will be reevaluated after the Olympic break, which is in February, Stars GM Jim Nill said.
Cooper Flagg, who will turn 19 on Sunday, is averaging 25.4 points over his last eight games.
FIFA slashed the price of some World Cup tickets following a worldwide backlash, with some final seats available for $60.
Cooper Flagg scored the most points by an 18-year-old in NBA history, but he couldn't enjoy the accomplishment because it came in a loss.
Albert Brooks said he's still in shock over the death of his friend Rob Reiner, whom he met at 14 years old.
The Oscars ceremony is moving to YouTube starting in 2029, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced on Wednesday.
It's history in the baking.
Nick Reiner, a son of director Rob Reiner and his wife Michele, has been arrested on murder charges following their deaths, police said.
Rob Reiner was the son of a comedy giant who became one himself with movies such as "The Princess Bride," "When Harry Met Sally…" and "This is Spinal Tap."
The Red Bull Flugtag Airshow returned to Las Colinas on Saturday after a 12-year hiatus. Teams are tasked with constructing a flying machine and putting it to the test. It's estimated that around 25,000 people attended the event.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit babies at Texas Health locations across North Texas celebrated Valentine's Day.
As Anthony Davis prepared for his debut game at the AAC, Dallas Mavericks fans took to the arena to protest the controversial trade.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
