All Southwest Airlines articles – Page 13
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AnalysisANALYSIS: Analysts speculate on impact of broader tax law
The only certainty about the impact of the new US tax law seems to be that some airlines, provided they remain profitable, will pay less federal tax in 2018.
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AnalysisANALYSIS: Airline unions seek long-term benefits from US tax cuts
US labour unions are pushing airlines to provide employees with some form of long-term financial benefit from the savings they stand to reap from the recent 14-point cut to the US corporate tax rate.
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Southwest to pay $15 million to settle collusion lawsuit
Southwest Airlines has agreed to pay $15 million to settle a class action lawsuit alleging that the largest four US carriers colluded on capacity plans.
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Southwest converts options for 40 more 737 Max 8s
Southwest Airlines has exercised options for 40 Boeing 737 Max aircraft, and deferred the majority of its 737 Max 7 orders to 2023 and beyond.
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AnalysisANALYSIS: Denver airport moves on master plan to address growth
Denver International airport will break ground in the new year on a $1.5 billion expansion project that will see it add 39 gates to its bursting facilities by 2023.
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NewsDenver plans to add 39 gates in $1.5bn expansion
Denver International airport plans to add 39 gates to its three concourses over the next five years, as it works to manage rapid passenger traffic growth and airline ambitions.
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AnalysisANALYSIS: Southwest goes California Dreamin' in Hawaii
Southwest Airlines' decision to finally enter the Hawaii market with service from California is set to introduce substantial low-cost competition in a space that has long been dominated by full-service airlines.
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AnalysisANALYSIS: Lessons for airlines from recent major IT outages
When British Airways was forced to ground 726 flights over three days in May, the resulting chaos for its passengers around the globe racked up a bill of some £80 million ($105 million), according to the carrier's own estimates. BA found itself under intense media scrutiny, and UK prime minister ...
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Southwest to sell Hawaii flights in 2018
US low-cost giant Southwest Airlines will begin sales for Hawaii flights in 2018, and will serve the popular leisure destination from California.
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NewsSouthwest bids farewell to 737 Classics
Southwest Airlines will operate its remaining Boeing 737 Classics on their last flights today, as it prepares to deploy the 737 Max on revenue service on 1 October.
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AnalysisANALYSIS: Airlines seek wider coverage for IT disruptions
As airlines ramp up their investments in IT and keep their systems secure, they are also looking to increase insurance to provide cover for more than just hack attacks and data breaches.
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NewsNo impact to Southwest or United ratings from Harvey: S&P
S&P Global does not foresee any impact to the ratings of Southwest Airlines or United Airlines from Hurricane Harvey.
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Southwest takes delivery of first 737 Max
Southwest Airlines has taken delivery of its first Boeing 737 Max 8, ahead of the type's first revenue flights on 1 October.
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Southwest announces dozens of new flights in 2018
Southwest Airlines has unveiled dozens of new routes for 2018, with the majority of them serving California.
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Houston airports closed following tropical storm Harvey
The US Federal Aviation Administration has closed both Houston Intercontinental and Houston Hobby airports through at least 28 August, following heavy rains from tropical storm Harvey.
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Southwest to take first 737 Max 8 in August
Southwest Airlines will take delivery of its first Boeing 737 Max 8 in August, ahead of planned revenue service on 1 October.
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Southwest to cut Cuban destinations
Southwest Airlines will drop two secondary destinations in Cuba, as the US government continues to uphold a ban on tourist travel to the country.
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Southwest prepares for Fort Lauderdale concourse opening
Southwest Airlines is prepared to move into a new international concourse at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International airport later in June, with four new international destinations set to launch this weekend.
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AnalysisANALYSIS: Southwest's new reservations system takes off
When it comes to airlines and new reservations systems, no news is good news, and Southwest Airlines is hoping that will be the case today.
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Alaska adds new Love Field flights, assumes some Virgin routes
Alaska Air Group announces a major shakeup of its operations at Dallas Love Field, unveiling new routes and a plan to replace much of subsidiary Virgin America's flying with regional aircraft operated by SkyWest Airlines.