"In the latest air travel news, Southwest Airlines is reportedly thinking about issuing a high-fee credit card that would give purchasers access to a new network of airport lounges at its busiest airports, among other benefits; Southwest also rolled out its first new 737 MAX 8 with a redesigned interior; U.S. airports are rejecting a demand from the Department of Homeland Security that they show a controversial video to passengers waiting in line for security screenings;"
"Southwest Airlines could be the next major carrier to roll out a high-priced credit card that provides special privileges to customers, including access to a new network of premium airport lounges. The View From the Wing blog reported that Southwest is conducting a survey of customers to determine what kinds of benefits they might like to get if they were to sign up for a premium credit card."
Southwest is surveying customers about a potential high-priced credit card, possibly priced $395–$650, that could include unlimited lounge access and Priority Pass benefits and plans to open Premium Airport Lounges in multiple hubs. The carrier introduced its first new 737 MAX 8 with a redesigned interior. U.S. airports refused a Department of Homeland Security demand to show a controversial video to security-line passengers. Alaska Airlines began integrating Hawaiian Airlines into its reservations system. The U.S. seeks to ban Chinese carriers from flying over Russia on routes to the U.S. Delta and Aeromexico sued to block Transportation Department limits on their joint venture, and an unexpected airport rose to second place among the world's most connected air hubs.
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