Southwest Airlines Posts $98 Million Q1 Profit
Southwest Airlines earned $98 million in the first quarter, the company reported, helped by deals designed to blunt the pain of higher jet fuel prices.
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Southwest Airlines earned $98 million in the first quarter, the company reported, helped by deals designed to blunt the pain of higher jet fuel prices.
Hundreds of flights have been canceled or delayed at DFW International Airport a day after tornadoes whipped through North Texas.
Southwest Airlines will operate two round-trip flights between Des Moines and Chicago beginning on September 30.
This is now the second year in a row that AirTran Airways topped the rankings of the nation's 15 largest airlines included in an annual report.
Southwest Airlines Co. says it's raising ticket prices to offset the high cost of jet fuel. And several other big airlines are following Southwest's lead.
Southwest Airlines is rolling out the first of a new, larger plane that will start hauling passengers next month.
A Florida man accused of interfering with a flight crew aboard a Southwest Airlines flight last fall has been ruled competent to stand trial.
Chief Financial Officer Laura Wright said Tuesday that jet fuel prices have been higher than the airline expected.
Southwest Airlines Co. is seeking slots at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport.
A Dallas-bound Southwest Airlines flight from Houston has been canceled after a passenger spotted a box cutter in the plane's overhead bin.
Southwest Airlines said that the FAA granted it a single operating certificate for both it and AirTran Airways. It's the FAA's final approval for their merger.
The latest attempt by airlines to raise prices appears to be stalling.
Southwest Airlines is opening a new pilot crew base and flight attendant crew base at Denver International Airport.
Southwest Airlines mechanics rejected a plan for combining their seniority list with that of mechanics at AirTran Airways. The dispute could go to arbitration.
A new study for Forbes magazine shows that the brand both men and women desire the most is Dallas based Southwest Airlines.
If you live in Texas chances are you've traveled through Dallas Love Field Airport. CBS 11 News got to go behind the scenes to get a firsthand look at everything from the command center, to baggage handling and an airplane cockpit.
If you're buying an airline ticket soon, get ready to pay a few bucks more. According to fare trackers, Dallas-based Southwest Airlines and JetBlue Airways are leading a round of price increases.
Flight attendants for Dallas-based Southwest Airlines and AirTran Airways have voted to ratify an agreement allowing the combining their seniority lists.
Southwest Airlines is making money even with higher fuel prices, thanks to full planes and rising fares.
Southwest Airlines says it's cooperating with federal officials investigating a near-collision on a runway in Chicago last month.
Southwest Airlines, which plans to start service to Atlanta next month, said that it will add a daily nonstop round trip from that city to Los Angeles.
An Arizona teenager said he overslept on a plane, missed a stop and ended up St. Louis, where a security guard he approached refused to help him.
U.S. officials are investigating why a Southwest Airlines jet blew two tires during an aborted takeoff on Tuesday night in Sacramento, California.
Firefighters responded to a Southwest Airlines flight in distress after two tires blew on the runway Tuesday evening, leaving the jet grounded.
Southwest Airlines Co. flight attendants are the latest group of workers to agree on how they will integrate their seniority with that of workers at AirTran Airways.
During a special art exhibit Thursday night, paintings filled the walls, but it was artists like Darrell Plunkett who were the real focus.
It's a unique chapter for Andrews Women's Hospital at Baylor Scott & White All Saints in Fort Worth that highlights a special sisterhood.
The Fort Worth Fire Department says flames were showing as crews first arrived on the scene.
The Department of Homeland Security said the officer who fatally shot Lorenzo Salgado Araujo in Houston was not wearing a body camera.
Shocking allegations at a Plano elementary school: police arrest a longtime teacher accused of inappropriately touching young students.
During a special art exhibit Thursday night, paintings filled the walls, but it was artists like Darrell Plunkett who were the real focus.
It's a unique chapter for Andrews Women's Hospital at Baylor Scott & White All Saints in Fort Worth that highlights a special sisterhood.
The Fort Worth Fire Department says flames were showing as crews first arrived on the scene.
The Department of Homeland Security said the officer who fatally shot Lorenzo Salgado Araujo in Houston was not wearing a body camera.
Shocking allegations at a Plano elementary school: police arrest a longtime teacher accused of inappropriately touching young students.
A growing number of solar customers across the country have been left in limbo following a company's closure or bankruptcy.
Prosper police detectives say they were punished after reporting an alleged affair between a sergeant and a detective, prompting accusations that the department retaliated against whistleblowers.
Only about 7% of homes in Texas have flood insurance.
Payments for country club dues, luxury jet services, and even a reality show competition are not how you'd expect a community non-profit to use its donations.
An alleged leader of the operation was arrested in Europe and returned to the United States last week.
Supreme Court upholds transgender sports bans but rejects Trump’s birthright citizenship order in major term-ending rulings.
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear formally requested an update from Sen. Mitch McConnell amid a weekslong hospitalization that has prompted growing speculation about his health.
Abbott has ordered an investigation into a Rio Grande Valley hospital over allegations it advertised "birth tourism" packages to foreign nationals.
Amid simmering tensions between the U.S. and some NATO allies over Iran and Greenland, President Trump is tightening bonds with Turkey.
Talarico has said he wants to create a federal public health insurance option, raise the federal minimum wage and increase taxes on the wealthy and corporations.
Target, which embarked on a turnaround plan under its new CEO earlier this year, reported an increase in first-quarter sales Wednesday.
During the program's first year, it will be offered at about 65 to 75 hospitals that handle about a quarter of births in the state and largely serve low-income patients, Newsom's office said.
Bimbo Bakeries USA employs over 20,000 people and has been headquartered in Horsham, Pennsylvania, for the past 17 years.
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.
Texas health officials are urging families to safely wash, handle and cook produce as Cyclospora cases rise.
Here's a breakdown of what you need to know about this pest and how to keep your pets safe and healthy.
Health officials are warning Texans about a seasonal rise in the intestinal parasite cyclosporiasis, with cases reported across the state.
Former NFL running back Chris Johnson announced that he was diagnosed with ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig's disease, in a "Good Morning America" interview.
Gallup found that only 49% of Americans were "cost-secure" last year, with concerns about medical bills and prescription costs rising across income groups.
Cuban alleges Patrick Dumont has engaged in "adversarial business practices."
During every U.S. World Cup match, 18-year-old Aaron Dotson was selling patriotic gear in downtown Dallas.
A growing number of solar customers across the country have been left in limbo following a company's closure or bankruptcy.
Customers say they've gone to three, sometimes even four stores, to find a specific jersey.
Commercial air service from Collin County will take off in November with a flight to Fort Myers, Florida.
Cuban alleges Patrick Dumont has engaged in "adversarial business practices."
During every U.S. World Cup match, 18-year-old Aaron Dotson was selling patriotic gear in downtown Dallas.
The team and the city asked for feedback from surrounding homeowners, so they will hopefully give the green light to the project.
Jessica Shepard had 22 points, 12 rebounds and 11 assists for her third triple-double of the season, and the Dallas Wings beat the New York Liberty 88-77 on Tuesday night.
Argentina erased a two-goal deficit in the final 11 minutes as Lionel Messi scored the equalizer and Enzo Fernández netted a stoppage-time winner to beat Egypt 3-2.
Bonnie Tyler, the Welsh pop star best known for singing the chart-topping power ballad "Total Eclipse of the Heart" in 1983, has died. She was 75.
The nominations for the 78th annual Primetime Emmy Awards were announced Wednesday morning in Los Angeles, with the final season of HBO Max's "Hacks" setting a new record for the most nominations in a single year for a comedy series.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce were married as they celebrated their wedding with hundreds of guests Friday at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
Ticket reseller StubHub abruptly canceled customers' tickets to World Cup matches, costing them thousands of dollars, a lawsuit alleges.
Two elite event designers shared their thoughts on how Taylor Swift's team might transform Madison Square Garden.
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.
