All Southwest Airlines articles – Page 17
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Southwest taps BAE Systems for engine control MRO
Southwest Airlines has tapped BAE Systems for a five-year, exclusive agreement covering MRO services for the full authority digital engine controls (FADECs) on its Boeing 737 fleet.
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Southwest to add seven new routes from Washington National
Southwest Airlines will add seven new routes to its network from Ronald Reagan Washington National airport with the 27 slot pairs it bought from American Airlines.
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ROUTES: Southwest and JetBlue hint at new markets from Washington
Southwest Airlines and JetBlue Airways will likely use most of their freshly won slots at Washington National airport to launch new markets.
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Southwest gains 54 slots at Washington DC airport
Southwest Airlines will purchase 54 coveted slots won at auction at Washington National Airport, increasing the carrier’s daily departures at the downtown airport from 17 to 44 starting in the third quarter.
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NewsAmerican’s Washington National slots auctioned in four bundles
The slots that American Airlines is divesting at Ronald Reagan Washington National airport will be auctioned in four bundles, according to the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority (MWAA).
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NewsSouthwest 737 that landed at wrong airport to depart
A Southwest Airlines Boeing 737-700 that landed at the wrong airport in Branson, Missouri is expected to depart later today.
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NewsSouthwest to remove 717s by beginning of 2015
Southwest Airlines plans to remove the last of its Boeing 717-200s by the first quarter of 2015, says chairman and chief executive Gary Kelly.
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NewsSouthwest and Virgin America take New York LaGuardia slot pairs
The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has approved a deal for American Airlines to transfer 17 slot pairs at New York LaGuardia airport to Southwest Airlines and Virgin America.
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Analysis
ANALYSIS: Airlines see used serviceable materials driving savings
As airlines look to widen their profit margins, aircraft maintenance is a line item where operators have opportunities to cut down on costs. Some of these airlines are finding substantial savings through used serviceable parts procured from a previously used engine and refurbished to the standard of a new part. ...
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Southwest first US airline to offer gate-to-gate wi-fi
Southwest Airlines will be the first US airline to offer passengers gate-to-gate wi-fi service after gaining an approval from the Federal Aviation Administration for use of portable electronic devices (PEDs) throughout all phases of flight.
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NewsSouthwest converts 20 737s to Max
Southwest Airlines has converted orders for 20 current generation Boeing 737s to the 737 Max, and will take delivery of these aircraft in 2023 and 2024.
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The king of low-cost: Herb Kelleher of Southwest Airlines
When it comes to making work seem like play, Herb Kelleher is a master. But don't be fooled by the broad smiles and open-neck shirt. Behind the casual demeanour lies a management style that is Disney-esque in its attention to detail. Southwest Airlines employees expect to have fun under this ...