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fromTravel + Leisure
4 days ago

This Airline Is Making Business Class Flights More Accessible With a 'Basic' Fare-What to Know

United Airlines introduces new fare options in premium cabins, removing some perks from lower tiers to enhance customer choice.
Travel
fromwww.businessinsider.com
2 weeks ago

United is rolling out beds in economy. Here's how the airline's new 'Relax Row' will work.

United Airlines will introduce 'Relax Row' in economy class by 2027, offering flat bed-like seating for enhanced comfort on international flights.
#air-travel
London food
fromCN Traveller
2 days ago

British Airways just made a major change to its Middle East flight offering

British Airways is permanently reducing its Middle East flight services while expanding routes to India and Kenya due to ongoing regional conflicts.
fromTravel + Leisure
2 days ago

Southwest Is Letting Travelers Check a Case of Wine for Free on Select Flights-Here's How It Works

Beginning April 24, eligible customers can check one case of wine (up to 12 bottles) at no additional charge from select West Coast locations, including Charles M. Schulz Sonoma County Airport (STS) in Santa Rosa, the heart of California's Wine Country.
Wine
Pets
fromTravel + Leisure
3 days ago

These Are the Pet-friendliest Airlines in the World, According to a New Study

97% of American pet owners consider their pets family, influencing their desire to travel with them.
World news
fromFortune
3 days ago

Less than a year after ditching its famous 'bags fly free' policy, Southwest is hiking prices again | Fortune

Southwest Airlines is increasing checked baggage fees due to rising jet fuel costs amid ongoing geopolitical tensions.
Portland food
fromSFGATE
6 days ago

Southwest calls this SFO route a 'bellwether' for California travel

Southwest Airlines has reinstated daily flights from San Francisco to Hollywood Burbank Airport, signaling increased investment in the route.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
1 week ago

Southwest Airlines Dropped 20.89% in a Month as $104 Oil Threatens Its $4.00 EPS Target

Southwest Airlines faces significant challenges due to rising oil prices and a terminated fuel hedging program, leading to a 22% drop in shares.
#delta-air-lines
fromFortune
3 days ago
Travel

Delta's CEO spent 15 years turning the airline into a premium brand. Now it commands 20% more per seat than rivals | Fortune

fromFortune
1 week ago
European startups

How Delta CEO Ed Bastian built a massive partnership with American Express that now generates over 10% of the airline's revenue | Fortune

Travel
fromFortune
3 days ago

Delta's CEO spent 15 years turning the airline into a premium brand. Now it commands 20% more per seat than rivals | Fortune

Delta Air Lines' premium strategy has led to significant revenue growth, with premium cabin revenue nearing main cabin revenue for the first time in its history.
fromFortune
1 week ago
European startups

How Delta CEO Ed Bastian built a massive partnership with American Express that now generates over 10% of the airline's revenue | Fortune

Remote teams
fromFortune
2 weeks ago

Meetings are not work, says Southwest Airlines CEO-and he's taking action, by blocking his calendar every afternoon from Wednesday to Friday | Fortune

Business leaders, including Southwest Airlines CEO Bob Jordan, emphasize the need to reduce meetings to focus on actual work.
US politics
fromFortune
2 weeks ago

Airports complain early bird travelers are making TSA lines even worse | Fortune

Travelers are arriving too early at airports, causing bottlenecks, while some airports advise arriving only 90 minutes before departure.
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fromFast Company
2 weeks ago
SF politics

How Delta turned TSA chaos into a brand advantage

Airlines face significant challenges due to a government shutdown affecting TSA staffing and customer experience.
fromwww.businessinsider.com
4 days ago
Travel

Delta joins a growing list of airlines hiking checked bag fees. See which carriers are increasing prices.

Airlines are increasing checked-bag fees due to rising jet fuel costs and supply chain disruptions from the war in Iran.
SF politics
fromFast Company
2 weeks ago

How Delta turned TSA chaos into a brand advantage

Airlines face significant challenges due to a government shutdown affecting TSA staffing and customer experience.
Social justice
fromSFGATE
2 weeks ago

Southwest is charging plus-size passengers a 'fat tax' at the airport

Southwest Airlines' updated policy forces some passengers to buy a second seat based on size, leading to widespread frustration and negative experiences.
fromAwardWallet Blog
2 weeks ago

How to Track Your Delta, Southwest, United Accounts in AwardWallet - AwardWallet Blog

AwardWallet has long been the leading tool for tracking rewards programs. In most cases, setting up accounts to track is pretty straightforward.
Deliverability
#jetblue
#airline-industry
from24/7 Wall St.
1 month ago
Business intelligence

The Budget Airline Reinventing Itself Pulls Ahead as the Debt-Laden Legacy Carrier Fights for Credibility

from24/7 Wall St.
1 month ago
Business intelligence

The Budget Airline Reinventing Itself Pulls Ahead as the Debt-Laden Legacy Carrier Fights for Credibility

Chicago
fromBusiness Insider
3 weeks ago

Southwest is pulling the plug on flights from 2 of the busiest airports in the US

Southwest Airlines is exiting Chicago O'Hare and Washington Dulles airports on June 4, consolidating operations at its hub airports Midway and Baltimore/Washington International to reduce operating costs.
Travel
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 week ago

I flew Southwest for the first time since it changed everything. Having A-List elite status made things a lot easier.

Southwest Airlines has shifted from free services to monetized experiences, making A-List status essential for a better flying experience.
#westjet
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
1 month ago

Southwest Price Prediction: What Wall Street Thinks LUV Is Worth in 2026

Southwest Airlines stock faces near-term headwinds from elevated fuel costs despite long-term transformation potential, with Jefferies targeting $41 by end of 2026 reflecting modest 15% upside.
European startups
fromAwardWallet Blog
1 month ago

Southwest Launches Partnership With ANA, Teases More Tie-Ups On the Way

Southwest Airlines has added ANA as its seventh airline partner, enabling customers to book connecting itineraries between six U.S. gateway airports and ANA destinations starting March 10, 2026.
Miscellaneous
fromInsideHook
1 month ago

Southwest Airlines Is Taking Itself a Little Too Seriously

Southwest Airlines enforces assigned seating with unusual rigidity, prohibiting seat changes even on nearly empty flights, distinguishing it from competitors who allow flexible moves within cabins.
Travel
fromTravel + Leisure
3 weeks ago

These Are the Most Obvious Signs That You Are a Frequent Flier, According to Flight Attendants

Flight attendants identify frequent fliers through behavioral cues and loyalty markers rather than appearance or luggage quality, with confidence, demeanor, and status indicators being the primary tells.
Careers
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

Spirit wants to be a budget carrier with a Gucci belt to beat bankruptcy

Spirit Airlines is emerging from bankruptcy by adopting a hybrid model combining budget fares with premium seating and loyalty programs to increase revenue and attract diverse customer segments.
fromFast Company
2 months ago

Southwest's Super Bowl ad owned itself a little too hard

In Southwest Airlines' new Super Bowl ad, boarding looks more like the Hunger Games than an orderly process. Set in an airport that's been reimagined as a dense jungle, passengers rush to secure their preferred seats before it's too late: a woman swings on a giant vine to cut her fellow travelers; a grandma shoulder-checks a passerby; and a man creates a dummy seatmate out of twigs to convince other fliers that his aisle seat has already been snagged.
Marketing
#assigned-seating
fromFortune
2 months ago
Travel

50-year tradition of Southwest Airlines letting you choose your own seat comes to an end | Fortune

fromFortune
2 months ago
Travel

50-year tradition of Southwest Airlines letting you choose your own seat comes to an end | Fortune

fromMail Online
4 weeks ago

Budget airline relaunches subscription service

Wizz Air has reopened sales for its WIZZ Multipass offer, which enables customers to secure a fixed monthly flight price regardless of seasonality or last-minute demand. The subscription is available for all international routes to and from the UK, and is on sale now.
Travel
fromTravel + Leisure
1 month ago

Are Budget Airlines Actually Cheaper? We Did the Math, so You Don't Have To

Low-cost carriers have to earn money too, and they often do so with significant add-on fees, which can drive that seemingly low price to new heights. Just look at Spirit Airlines as a prime example. The carrier revealed in its 2024 earnings report that its average fare revenue was $45.02 per ticket; however, it also reported earning an additional $63.44 in 'non-ticket revenue,' aka fees.
Travel
fromFast Company
1 month ago

Beware the business school case study: the cautionary tale of Southwest Airlines

Cases can be useful and informative, but recognize that they aren't reality. The companies featured typically require that the case writer submit the case to them for approval. That introduces survivor bias-whoever is still around at the time of publication gets to dictate how the narrative is told. Another issue is that the companies selected and held up as exemplars are subject to the halo effect. This is the tendency to believe that because a company was successful, copying its practices will create success elsewhere.
Business
US politics
fromAxios
1 month ago

FAA reopens El Paso airspace after its abrupt closure

FAA briefly closed and then reopened El Paso airspace for special security reasons tied to military activity and Pentagon responses to drone activity linked to Mexican cartels.
Marketing
fromInsideHook
1 month ago

Gotta Fly 'Em All: Spirit Airlines Now Has Its Own Trading Cards

Spirit Airlines will issue a six-card set featuring different Airbus models, distributed to passengers by asking pilots during boarding or after arrival at the gate.
US news
fromwww.pressdemocrat.com
1 month ago

Southwest Airlines announces nonstop flights to Austin, Texas, from Sonoma County airport

Southwest Airlines will begin seasonal nonstop Saturday flights between Sonoma County Airport (STS) and Austin-Bergstrom (AUS) starting Oct. 3.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
1 month ago

Southwest Airlines Shares Jump 23% in 2026 After Launching Assigned Seating and Bag Fees

Southwest Airlines' operational overhaul and new ancillary revenue streams underpin guidance of at least $4.00 adjusted EPS for 2026, driving a strong stock rally.
fromSkift
2 months ago

On-Time Performance Is Becoming an Airline Marketing Weapon

On-time performance used to be something airlines discussed quietly - in boardrooms, with investors, or behind the scenes with select partners. Now, it's becoming a consumer-facing badge of honor.
Business
fromTravel + Leisure
2 months ago

We Asked 5 Experts If Basic Economy Is Really Worth It-Here's What They Said

Basic economy fares typically mean no seat selection, last boarding, and limited-or no-checked baggage. The appeal, however, is clear. "Basic economy is a good option for frugal travelers who don't mind forgoing comfort to save on travel costs," Joe Cronin, president of International Citizens Insurance, told Travel + Leisure. He noted that these tickets can cost 20 to 30 percent less than standard economy, making them financially tempting for travelers focused on price above all else.
Business
#american-airlines
fromFortune
2 months ago
US news

American Airlines CEO's crisis grows as flight attendant union calls for him to step down | Fortune

fromFortune
2 months ago
US news

American Airlines CEO's crisis grows as flight attendant union calls for him to step down | Fortune

Travel
fromSFGATE
1 month ago

Travelers love criticizing Southwest. It just posted record revenues.

Southwest Airlines is revising assigned seating and boarding procedures to address bin access and boarding order complaints; hedge fund investor is reducing its stake.
Business
fromSun Sentinel
1 month ago

Spirit plans to sell 20 planes, add Atlanta flights, recall 500 attendants

Spirit Airlines, operating in Chapter 11 bankruptcy, plans to sell 20 planes, recall 500 flight attendants, and add seasonal Atlanta service with fare discounts.
Business
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

Flight attendant pay at Spirit, Frontier, and Allegiant

Ultra-low-cost carriers raised entry-level flight-attendant pay, narrowing the gap with legacy airlines, but expected legacy contract raises may reverse that.
Travel
fromSFGATE
2 months ago

Southwest Airlines' signature policy to come to an end on Tuesday

Southwest Airlines will switch to assigned seating on Jan. 27, replacing open seating with Extra Legroom, Preferred, and Standard seat categories.
Business
fromFast Company
2 months ago

These two budget airlines just announced a major merger-Amazon's involved too

Allegiant will acquire Sun Country in a $1.5 billion cash-and-stock deal, combining networks, customers, and an Amazon Prime Air delivery partnership, closing in H2 2026.
Travel
fromSFGATE
2 months ago

Southwest Airlines' signature policy to come to an end on Tuesday

Southwest switches to assigned seating Jan. 27, ending open seating and adding seat categories, altering boarding procedures.
fromThe Mercury News
1 month ago

Southwest Airlines announces nonstop flights to Austin, Texas, from Sonoma County airport

Nonstop service to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport begins Oct. 3. The flight will operate on Saturdays and on a seasonal basis, according to Sonoma County officials. An announcement appeared on the county's Instagram account over the weekend. A quick search on Southwest's online site showed bookings available for its nonstop service beginning Oct. 3 with a three-and-a-half hour flight out of Sonoma County departing at 11:10 a.m. and arriving in Austin at 4:45 p.m.
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fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

Fitting into an airline seat is a struggle. Southwest's open seating roulette made it interesting

Airlines often require larger passengers to purchase extra seats, causing physical discomfort, emotional distress, and complex planning for travel.
Travel
fromFast Company
2 months ago

Airlines are preparing for major disruptions this weekend-here's how to benefit from it

A major winter storm could disrupt travel across more than 30 states, prompting airlines to offer waivers and warn of potential cancellations and delays.
Travel
fromSFGATE
1 month ago

No free bags? Southwest offers new freebie. It involves Elon Musk.

Southwest will install SpaceX's Starlink Wi-Fi on hundreds of planes and provide free high-speed in-flight internet to Rapid Rewards members.
fromInsideHook
2 months ago

Airline Miles and Points Explained: How to Earn More and Use Them Better in 2026

Airline miles and points can feel unnecessarily difficult to navigate, and I say that as a seasoned traveler with airline status - one who's spent more time than I'd like to admit squinting at award charts and fine print. I'm constantly inundated with social media posts from people claiming they've booked flights to Europe for something like 3,000 miles, while I'm left wondering what algorithm they've managed to crack that I haven't.
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fromTravel + Leisure
2 months ago

These Are the Best Airlines for Long-haul Flights, According to a New Study

Singapore Airlines ranked highest for long-haul flights, scoring strongly on value, reliability, in-flight experience, customer ratings, and food and beverages.
Travel
fromTravel + Leisure
2 months ago

These Are the Best and Worst Times to Visit Dallas, According to Locals

October offers the best combination of pleasant weather, active sports, and the State Fair, while tourism peaks March–October and slows December–February.
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