Southwest to conduct internal investigation after ‘Let’s go, Brandon’ remark
On October 31, 2021, Southwest Airlines (LUV) confirmed that it will be conducting an internal investigation after a…
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Southwest Airlines – a major low-cost carrier based in the United States.
Federal aid helps Southwest Airlines to post Q3 profit
Southwest Airlines (LUV) turned a profit in the third quarter of 2021, despite a drop in passenger traffic…
Southwest Airlines cancels decision to put unvaccinated staff on unpaid leave
Southwest Airlines (LUV) has cancelled its plans to put unvaccinated employees who are waiting for religious or medical…
Southwest Airlines president: flight disruptions not caused by employee protests
Flight cancellations and delays at Southwest Airlines (LUV) were not the result of staff protests over vaccination mandates,…
Southwest Airlines disruptions continue with more than 300 flights cancelled
Southwest Airlines’ (LUV) operations continue to suffer as the airline cancelled a further 360 flights on October 11,…
Where do major US carriers stand on COVID-19 vaccination mandates for employees?
In September 2021, the Biden administration unveiled a detailed national strategy to combat COVID-19. Included in that plan…
Southwest Airlines cancels over 1,000 flights in one weekend
Southwest Airlines (LUV) passengers and customers were left scrambling to rearrange their travel plans as the airline cancelled…
Southwest Airlines now require its staff to be vaccinated against COVID-19
Dallas-based Southwest Airlines (LUV) has announced on October 4, 2021, that it is now requiring all of its…
Southwest Airlines to reward staff who are vaccinated against COVID-19
In an effort to encourage its staff to get vaccinated, Southwest Airlines (LUV) introduced new incentives for employees…
Southwest COO takes charge as the next president
United States-based low-cost carrier Southwest Airlines (LUV) announced a change in leadership with the retirement of its former…
Southwest Airlines pilots sue over work changes during pandemic
The pilots union of Southwest Airlines (LUV) have sued the carrier, claiming that the rules that have been…
US airlines hit bumps in recovery as COVID cases rise
Air travel recovery has hit some turbulence due to the rise in COVID cases in the United States,…
Spelling mistake gives away Southwest Airlines passenger using fake vaccine card
A Southwest Airlines (LUV) passenger was arrested by police for using an allegedly fake vaccination card while attempting…
Southwest Airlines to reduce daily flights in September and October of 2021
Southwest Airlines (LUV) announced that it will be reducing daily flights this coming fall season in the months…
Southwest Airlines urges staff to take extra shifts
Southwest Airlines (LUV) is reportedly urging employees to take extra shifts in early July 2021 by offering double…
Cargolux B747 collides with Southwest B737 at Chicago O’Hare Airport
Cargolux flight CV9796 departing from Chicago-O’Hare International Airport (ORD), collided with Southwest Airlines (LUV) flight WN2750 on June…
Computer glitch leads to half of Southwest Airlines flights being delayed
On June 15, 2021, Southwest Airlines (LUV) temporarily halted its flight operations, blaming a system issue that created…
Southwest Airlines orders 34 additional Boeing 737 MAX
On June 8, 2021, Southwest Airlines (LUV) announced that it would order 34 additional Boeing 737 MAX aircraft. “Based…