Southwest Airlines January Traffic Drops Slightly
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.
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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.
Southwest Airlines officials say the pilot of a Las Vegas-bound flight aborted takeoff from the Denver airport after a warning light indicated a fire onboard, causing three tires to blow out as the plane stopped abruptly.
Southwest Airlines has added a $40 option for travelers who want to be among the first to group to board. The offer begins 45 minutes before the flight departs.
The FAA has ordered new inspections on older model Boeing 737's in order to detect tiny cracks that could lead to tears in the fuselage.
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A Southwest Airlines plane at the Islip Airport on Long Island slipped off the taxi-way on Thursday morning. No injuries were reported.
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Southwest Airlines Co. says traffic fell in October but a key revenue measure still rose, indicating higher fares and many full planes.
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Fort Worth-based American Airlines and Dallas-based Southwest Airlines announced Friday their planes will fly into New York's three regional airports carrying extra jet fuel.
Southwest Airlines will fly beyond the lower 48 states in April, when it begins service to Puerto Rico. The routes are currently flown by AirTran Airways, which Southwest Airlines purchased.
As the eastern seaboard prepares for landfall of Hurricane Sandy, many people in North Texas are making preparations to help out.
Southwest Airlines is reporting a small third-quarter profit, but said that weak demand in September caused a key measure of revenue to grow slower than expected.
Traffic and average prices weakened in September but analysts believe Southwest Airlines still made money in the third quarter.
Southwest Airlines is making a 180-degree turn and raising fares on many routes by up to $10 per round trip.
Southwest Airlines Co. has announced discounts of up to 40 percent on some fares through mid-February.
A Southwest Airlines flight from Tampa, Fla., that suffered a bird strike on its final approach has landed safely outside Hartford, Connecticut.
Southwest Airlines Co. has officially opened new pilot and flight attendant crew bases at Denver International Airport.
A union representing about 8,500 ground workers at Southwest Airlines and the airline itself are asking federal mediators to break a standoff in contract talks.
Some airlines are making travelers work a little bit harder to find a good deal. Carriers are offering more deals to passengers who book flights directly on their websites.
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Skies will stay mostly sunny with quiet weather continuing under high pressure.
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Alex Murdaugh was convicted of his killing his wife and his son at the family's home in 2021.
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Researchers say the U.S. is experiencing a "reading recession" that predates the pandemic. But some places are bucking the trend, chalking up higher test scores.
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Districts must report to the TEA how much it will cost them to retrofit or replace their buses by May 29.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the $1.5 trillion the Pentagon is seeking is "admittedly a historic budget."
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An American on the repatriation flight began showing symptoms of hantavirus and another "tested mildly PCR positive for the Andes virus," the Department of Health and Human Services says.
More than 100 people from a cruise ship dealing with an outbreak of the rare and deadly hantavirus are set to be disembarked.
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Expensive tickets, trouble getting visas and anti-American sentiment may all be contributing to underwhelming demand.
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Weiser said "the last few years has required a heavy financial lift to continue operating."
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Memphis Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke has died at the age of 29, the team announced.
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"The question is what do they get themselves into that requires a visit to the mayor's office? I don't know, but I would love to," said Mattie Parker in an interview with CBS News Texas.
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The performance followed similar shows by Madonna in 2024 and Lady Gaga last year on one of the world's most iconic waterfronts.
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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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