Southwest Airlines Q2 Profit Slips 2 Percent
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.
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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.
Southwest Airlines is running a three-day sale on fall travel, and other airlines are starting to match the lower prices. The company launched the sale on Tuesday.
Traffic is up but a key revenue measure is down at Southwest Airlines Co., indicating that carriers are finding it harder to sell high-priced tickets.
Southwest Airlines will pay $35,000 to settle government accusations that it responded slowly to complaints by passengers, including some with disabilities.
Higher fares helped Southwest Airlines make more money than Wall Street expected in the first quarter, but the company said that automatic federal spending cuts could hurt revenue in April.
Passengers have more room to roam at Dallas Love Field. The first 11 gates at the airport's new terminal opened to the public Tuesday. The 12th gate is scheduled to be operating in July.
Southwest Airlines is expanding beyond the continental 48 states with new flights to Puerto Rico, as it converts AirTran Airways routes. The flights launched on Sunday.
The CEO of Southwest Airlines received $4 million in compensation for 2012, up 15 percent from the prior year, largely because of bigger stock awards.
Southwest Airlines and AirTran are now selling itineraries for flights on both airlines in a single purchase.
The plan to let airline passengers carry small knives on board planes will be grounded, if some flight attendant groups have their way.
Southwest Airlines says a key revenue measure rose 2 percent in February despite a dip in traffic.
Starting April 25th, the TSA will allow sporting equipment to be checked through security and onto the plane - gear such as golf clubs, hockey and lacrosse sticks, ski poles, and novelty bats.
Airline passengers will be able to carry small knives, souvenir baseball bats, golf clubs and other sports equipment onto planes beginning next month under a policy change announced Tuesday by the head of the Transportation Security Administration.
Southwest Airlines Co. says March bookings are "solid" and the company expects a key revenue measure to rise modestly in the first quarter.
Southwest Airlines is now selling on-demand movies during flights for $5. The carrier said that it has launched the service on planes equipped with internet access.
Southwest Airlines and its subsidiary AirTran Airways have combined more booking systems to make it easier to purchase flights on both.
Southwest Airlines said that traffic fell slightly in January. Passengers on Southwest Airlines and AirTran Airways flew 7.25 billion miles last month, down 1.7 percent from January 2012.
For the 40th consecutive year, Southwest Airlines posted an annual profit, reporting a net income of $417 million in 2012.
Detectives reportedly learned that patrons could pay a cover fee to enter the business and engage in sexual contact.
Aubrey's time with the team thus far has seen him named to the Pro Bowl in each of his three seasons.
American Airlines will resume daily nonstop flights between Miami and Caracas on April 30, restoring service for the first time since 2019.
The victim was found by officers and taken to a nearby hospital for treatment, where he later died.
The subpoenas went out shortly after the Justice Department appointed conservative Trump ally Joe DiGenova to formally take over the criminal investigation into John Brennan.
Detectives reportedly learned that patrons could pay a cover fee to enter the business and engage in sexual contact.
Aubrey's time with the team thus far has seen him named to the Pro Bowl in each of his three seasons.
American Airlines will resume daily nonstop flights between Miami and Caracas on April 30, restoring service for the first time since 2019.
The victim was found by officers and taken to a nearby hospital for treatment, where he later died.
The subpoenas went out shortly after the Justice Department appointed conservative Trump ally Joe DiGenova to formally take over the criminal investigation into John Brennan.
State records show regulators ordered the removal of a plastic gas pipe installed in the early 1970s after it was linked to multiple explosions and deaths in North Texas.
This explosion is among several similar incidents across North Texas that raise questions about why hazardous natural gas leaks keep happening
A North Texas baby placed under the safe haven law is at the center of a rare custody fight after the biological family came forward months later seeking to reclaim him.
The city's human resources department presented plans to improve outcomes, including more accountability and adding new support positions to help employees navigate the process.
An I-Team investigation found workers' comp issues for first responders are not isolated, raising questions about a system many describe as slow and adversarial.
The subpoenas went out shortly after the Justice Department appointed conservative Trump ally Joe DiGenova to formally take over the criminal investigation into John Brennan.
Airlines could hike ticket prices and fees if United and American were to join forces, lawmakers warn.
The wife of a 27-year Army sergeant was detained by ICE at an immigration appointment in Texas. He says he doesn't understand why, and "ICE is out of control right now."
The National Republican Congressional Committee, House Republicans' campaign arm, is touting a record-breaking fundraising haul to start the 2026 midterm cycle, the committee chairman told CBS News.
Texas Republican Congressman Tony Gonzales and California Democratic Congressman Eric Swalwell both submitted resignation letters on Tuesday to the House clerk.
This explosion is among several similar incidents across North Texas that raise questions about why hazardous natural gas leaks keep happening
Zoox, owned by Amazon, produces its own autonomous vehicles that it says are built for passengers, not drivers.
A lawsuit filed late last month took Chicago-based McDonald's to task over the McRib sandwich, calling its name a form of false advertising.
While retailers like Amazon, Macy's and Target are extending their return window for gifts bought during the holidays, some stores are adding fees to return purchases.
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.
New Texas regulations took effect March 31 that capped THC in smokable hemp products at 0.3%, banning some popular items.
HHS Secretary RFK Jr. wants the popular coffee chains to prove their surgery drinks are safe for teens and suggested the Trump administration could place limits on your cup of coffee.
Tests of dozens of baby formulas by Consumer Reports found that nearly half contained potentially dangerous chemicals.
USALESS.COM is recalling its Rhino Choco VIP 10X product due to the undeclared presence of Tadalafil, which is the active ingredient in Cialis.
Eagle Mountain-Saginaw ISD said that the decision was made after consultation with Tarrant County Public Health.
Weiser said "the last few years has required a heavy financial lift to continue operating."
Small businesses along South Akard Street say the removal of a key bridge connecting Downtown Dallas to the Cedars neighborhood is already driving customers away, with no return of direct access expected until 2028.
An Amazon Prime delivery in Richardson this week left more behind than intended.
Prominent political and business leaders are named in the documents released by the Justice Department in connection with its investigations into Jeffrey Epstein.
A Dallas coffee chain says it's caught in a political firestorm after a walkout over an ICE discount.
Some robots ran the Beijing half-marathon autonomously, while others were controlled remotely, all competing on a parallel course to avoid collisions with human athletes.
The Rangers scored two runs in the seventh with Josh Jung driving in Corey Seager with a sacrifice fly and Evan Carter doubling home Wyatt Langford.
The UConn star is now joining what many are calling one of the best revamped rosters of the upcoming 2026 season.
The agenda for next week's city council meeting includes a proposal to contribute what will be $273 million in upgrades to the stadium.
Jake Oettinger stopped 21 shots and two of Buffalo's four shootout opportunities.
Afrika Bambaataa, a rapper and producer, was best known for breakthrough tracks like 1982's "Planet Rock" and for founding the Universal Zulu Nation art collective.
Federal magistrate Renee Harris Toliver told Pooh Sheisty that the evidence against him is strong.
A major music festival featuring the rapper formerly known as Kanye West was canceled after the U.K. government blocked Ye from entering the country.
"Beverly Hills, 90210" actress Tori Spelling was involved in a two-car crash in Temecula on Thursday night, according to her manager and Riverside County Sheriff's Office officials.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said he was concerned about Kanye West's planned appearances at a London festival, given the rapper's past antisemitic remarks.
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.
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