Southwest Airlines News

Southwest Airlines statement regarding today's teamsters vote on tentative agreement

24-Feb-2010
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA : Southwest Airlines offered a statement in response to today's no vote by the International Brotherhood of Teamsters (IBT) Airlines Division, representing more than 170 Southwest Airlines Stock Clerks:

Southwest Airlines selects Spigit to drive innovation

24-Feb-2010
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA : Spigit, the leader in innovation management software for the enterprise, announced today that it is powering Southwest Airlines Idea Runway, an internal site designed to streamline innovation and collaboration among its more than 34,000 employees.

Sleek new look, same low fares, only on southwest.com

15-Feb-2010
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA : Southwest Airlines Showcases Difference with Web Site Enhancements

Southwest Airlines launches 72-hour fare sale in select markets

10-Feb-2010
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA : Travel Near With Your Dear for $39 One-way

Southwest Airlines launches three-day fare sale

20-Jan-2010
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA : Southwest Airlines is offering Customers airfares starting as low as $49 one-way.

Southwest Airlines celebrates four years in Denver with free flights

05-Jan-2010
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA : Southwest is rewarding Colorado Rapid Rewards Members with a free award ticket when they purchase a business select fare in January.

Southwest Airlines to start non-stop service to St. Louis in 2010

10-Nov-2009
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA : Southwest Airlines has notified Nashville International Airport (BNA) that it will begin non-stop service to St. Louis from Nashville in May 2010. Southwest will offer two daily non-stop flights to St. Louis from Nashville.

Members of Southwest Airlines pilots' association vote to ratify new contract with company

03-Nov-2009
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA : After addressing issues from earlier contract rejection, pilots vote in favor by 87.5 percent

Southwest Airlines adds 35th state and 68th city

03-Nov-2009
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA : Southwest Airlines officially kicked off the carrier's service from Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport at a news conference this morning, capping-off a weekend of events that underscore Southwest's longterm investment in Southeast Wisconsin.

Southwest Airlines celebrates 10 years of LUV in Hartford

30-Oct-2009
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA : Southwest Airlines and its more than 50 Hartford Employees today are celebrating the airline's 10th year of service at Bradley International Airport (BDL).

Southwest announces service from Northwest Florida's new int airport, near Panama city

22-Oct-2009
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA : Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) today announces its intent to begin jet service from Northwest Florida's new international airport near Panama City, Florida in May 2010.

Southwest Airlines adds another flight from JAX to the Music City

19-Oct-2009
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA : The Jacksonville Aviation Authority (JAA) today announced that Southwest Airlines is reinstating a nonstop flight from Jacksonville International Airport (JAX) to Nashville, effective March 14, 2010.

Southwest Airlines opens March schedule and adds flights in key markets

14-Oct-2009
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA : Southwest Airlines today announced that the carrier is opening its schedule for travel beginning 14-Mar-2010, through 07-May-2010.

Southwest Airlines utilizes ITA software to support airline’s web site redesign

09-Oct-2009
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA : And to provide opportunities for future Southwest.com enhancements.

Southwest Airlines launches fare sale

30-Sep-2009
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA : Fares are falling super low on southwest.com. Southwest is offering Customers fares starting as low as $59 one-way to select destinations. Fares must be purchased by Oct. 15, 2009, and are available for travel every day except Fridays and Sundays from Oct. 13, 2009, through Feb. 11, 2010. To get these special fares online, visit www.southwest.com. Examples of fares include (see Additional Fare Rules below):

Agreement between Southwest Airlines and Pilots Association heads to membership ratification vote

18-Sep-2009
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA : Southwest Airlines and the Southwest Airlines Pilot's Association (SWAPA) announced today the SWAPA Board of Directors has voted to send the proposed tentative agreement to the full SWAPA membership for a ratification vote.

Southwest Airlines taps Microsoft and Interpolls' rich media

15-Sep-2009
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA : Southwest Airlines taps Microsoft and Interpolls' rich media to inspire business travelers to fight the recession by flying.

Reno Airport: New non-stop to Denver on Southwest Airlines

14-Sep-2009
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA : Reno-Tahoe International Airport is proud to announce a new nonstop daily flight to Denver, Colorado on Southwest Airlines starting 10-Jan-2010.

Southwest to begin service to 3 new nonstop cities from Denver

11-Sep-2009
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA : Carrier adds new service to Boston, Spokane, and Reno/Tahoe from Denver.

Southwest Airlines introduces EarlyBird check-in

03-Sep-2009
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA : A new customer convenience that simplifies travel.

Teamsters voice concern about grounding of 46 Southwest Airlines aircraft

28-Aug-2009
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA : 27-Aug-2009 Consistent, unencumbered FAA inspections of repair facilities critical for safety of flying public.

Southwest Airlines takes next step toward wi-fi

24-Aug-2009
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA : 21-Aug-2009 Airline concludes proof of concept testing.

Southwest Airlines launches nationwide sale of fares

19-Aug-2009
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA : Don't miss out on one-way fares as low as $59!

Sprint and Southwest launch r toll-free TTY (teletypewriter) and video relay access

25-Jun-2009
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA : Sprint and Southwest Airlines have joined forces to offer toll-free TTY (teletypewriter) and video relay access, giving deaf and hard-of-hearing customers direct access to Southwest Airlines customer service.

Southwest announces sale fares

24-Jun-2009
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA : Even though Santa's still on summer break, it's time to start thinking about holiday travel plans! Southwest Airlines is bringing Customers Christmas in June, as the carrier announced today that its flight schedule is now open for sale through 08-Jan-2010.

IAM District 142 ratifies tentative agreement with Southwest Airlines

24-Jun-2009
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA : Southwest Airlines is pleased to announce that its Customer Support and Services and airport Customer Service Employees represented by the International Association of Machinists (IAM) and Aerospace Workers District 142, voted to ratify the tentative, four-year contract both parties reached last month. The new contract is active through 31-Oct-2012.

Machinists union ratifies new Southwest Airlines agreement

24-Jun-2009
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA : The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) District 142 announced (23-Jun-2009) membership ratification of a new collective bargaining agreement with Southwest Airlines. The four-year agreement covers the carrier's 5,300 customer service and reservation agents and was approved by 54% of the members voting.

Southwest dispatchers raise questions about safety

24-Jun-2009
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA : Dispatchers at Southwest Airlines, represented by the Transport Workers Union (TWU), whose job is to guarantee flight safety, have raised “multiple safety concerns” about Southwest Airlines flights to El Salvador for major overhauls.

Southwest Airlines Statement Regarding Today's SWAPA Vote on Tentative Agreement

04-Jun-2009
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA : the pilots of Southwest Airlines officially declined to ratify a new five-year contract with Southwest Airlines. Nearly 51 percent of pilots voted against implementing the new contract, with a voter participation rate of over 95 percent. The pilots and the Company have been in negotiations on a new contract agreement since it became amendable in September 2006.

Southwest Airlines Callers Are Now Free to Hang Up on Hold Time

03-Jun-2009
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA : Southwest Airlines customers no longer need to waste time on hold or listen to music when waiting for a customer representative. The airline, known for its award-winning customer service, has implemented virtual queuing software from Virtual Hold Technology, LLC, giving callers the freedom to hang up the phone, keep their place in line and get a callback when an agent is available.

Southwest Airlines Begin Service Milwaukee General Mitchell International Airport

21-May-2009
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA : Southwest Airlines today announced its intent to begin service from Milwaukee's Mitchell International Airport (MKE) late this year. The carrier has not released specific service details, but said it will offer multiple destinations from the airport of choice for business and leisure travelers who work and live across the vibrant and growing region.

Southwest Airlines Announces Intent to Begin Service From Milwaukee General Mitchell International Airport

20-May-2009
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA : Southwest Airlines announced its intent to begin service from Milwaukee's Mitchell International Airport (MKE) late this year. The carrier has not released specific service details, but said it will offer multiple destinations from the airport of choice for business and leisure travelers who work and live across the vibrant and growing region. The new Southwest service from MKE will commence after already-announced new service to New York LaGuardia (28-Jun-2009) and Boston Logan (16-Aug-2009).

Southwest Airlines 50 Percent Off four-day promotion

27-Apr-2009
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA : For each of the next four days, Southwest Airlines will reveal a special offer for one of our 65 destinations. But it's not just another fare sale. Customers will receive 50% off Southwest Airlines' already low Wanna Get Away fares for roundtrip travel to and from that day's featured city.

Para cada uno de los cuatro siguientes días, Southwest Airlines desvelará su oferta especial a uno de sus 65 destinos. Pero no se trata solo de una oferta más: los clientes de Southwest se beneficiarán de un descuento del 50% en la oferta Wanna Get Away para un billete de ida y vuelta, desde y hacia esa ciudad.


Southwest Airlines saves on fuel and reduces CO2 emissions with Pratt & Whitney EcoPower engine wash

24-Apr-2009
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA : Southwest Airlines has performed nearly 1,500 Pratt & Whitney EcoPower engine washes since Jul-2006, saving more than 9 million gallons of fuel worth USD12.5 million and reducing its CO2 emissions by nearly 90,000 metric tons. Pratt & Whitney is a United Technologies Corp company. Southwest Airlines, the nation's largest carrier in terms of domestic passengers, currently serves 65 cities in 33 states.

Southwest Airlines Announces new fares and flights

15-Apr-2009
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA : Southwest Airlines announced (15-Apr-09) the carrier's low fares and flight schedule from Boston Logan International (BOS) beginning on 16-Aug-09. The airline will begin service with ten daily nonstop flights,five to Chicago Midway and five to Baltimore/Washington International. Southwest is offering these new flights with fares as low as USD89 one-way for Chicago and USD49 one way for Baltimore/Washington.

BOC Aviation enters sale and leaseback transaction with Southwest

07-Apr-2009
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA : BOC Aviation has entered (06-Apr-09) into a second purchase and leaseback (PLB) transaction with Southwest Airlines, less than four months after signing the first deal for 10 aircraft in December last year.

Southwest Airlines announces tentative agreement with flight attendants

27-Mar-2009
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA : Southwest Airlines announces (26-Mar-09) that the Company has reached a tentative agreement with the Transport Workers Union (TWU) Local 556, representing more than 9,800 Southwest Flight Attendants. The tentative agreement is for a new, four-year contract through 31-May-2012. The current contract became amendable on 31-May-08. Southwest Airlines and the TWU 556 began contract negotiations in May-08.

Southwest introduces priority security lanes at Sea-Tac Airport

05-Mar-2009
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA : Southwest Airlines introduced (04-Mar-09) priority security lane access for its Business Select and Rapid Reward A-List Customers at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport.

FAA reaches settlement agreement with Southwest

03-Mar-2009
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA : The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) reached (02-Mar-09) a settlement agreement with Southwest Airlines to resolve outstanding enforcement actions. Under the agreement, Southwest Airlines will pay a USD7.5 million civil penalty that could double to USD15 million if the airline does not accomplish specific safety improvements outlined in the settlement agreement.

Southwest and TWU 555 announce tentative agreement

02-Mar-2009
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA : Southwest Airlines announced (27-Feb-09) that the Company has reached a tentative agreement with Transport Workers Union (TWU) Local 555, representing Ramp, Operations, Provisioning, and Freight Agents. The tentative agreement is for a new, three-year contract through 30-Jun-2011. The current contract became amendable on 30-Jun-08. TWU Local 555 and Southwest Airlines began contract negotiations in Jan-08.

Southwest Airlines announces intent to commence service to Boston Logan Airport

20-Feb-2009
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA : Southwest Airlines announced (19-Feb-09) its intent to begin service from Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) in the fall of 2009. The carrier has not released specific service details, saying only that it will begin with a conservative number of flights that will complement its 64 airport network.

Southwest Airlines equips aircraft with wi-fi technology

11-Feb-2009
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA : Southwest Airlines, in conjunction with Row 44, has equipped one aircraft with wi-fi technology and is set to equip three additional aircraft by early Mar-09. Southwest is also partnering with Yahoo! to offer an in-flight homepage with destination-relevant content. Southwest will be testing the technology for the next few months.

Southwest Airlines selects Wunderman as agency of record for Rapid Rewards Program

04-Feb-2009
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA : Southwest Airlines selected (03-Feb-09) Wunderman as its Agency of Record for the airline's frequent flyer program, Rapid Rewards. The account will be managed from Wunderman's Irvine, California office and will utilise the resources of the Wunderman network.

Southwest Airlines and SWAPA reach agreement in principle on contract

02-Feb-2009
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA : Southwest Airlines and the Southwest Airlines Pilot Association (SWAPA) announced (30-Jan-09) they have reached an agreement in principle on a new, five-year agreement through 31-Aug-11. The current Southwest Pilot contract became amendable on 31-Aug-06. SWAPA and Southwest Airlines began contract negotiations in Sep-06.

Southwest Airlines offers nationwide fare sale

29-Jan-2009
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA : Southwest announced (27-Jan-09) a nationwide fare sale. Fares are available from USD49 one-way for travel on Tuesdays and Wednesdays or USD59 one-way for travel Thursdays through Mondays when purchased by 19-Feb-09.

Southwest Airlines adds Teleflora as new Partner for frequent flyer program

27-Jan-2009
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA : Southwest Airlines announced (26-Jan-09) that the carrier's frequent flyer program, Rapid Rewards, has added Teleflora as a new Partner. The Teleflora-Southwest alliance will allow Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards' Members to earn one-half of a credit on each order that costs between USD34.95 - USD99.99, and one full credit on each flower order that costs USD100.

Southwest Airlines reports 4Q08 results

23-Jan-2009
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA : Southwest Airlines reported (22-Jan-09) full year 2008 net income of USD178 million, or USD.24 per diluted share, compared to USD645 million, or USD.84 per diluted share, for full year 2007. Excluding special items, full year 2008 net income was USD294 million, or USD.40 per diluted share, compared to USD471 million, or USD.61 per diluted share, for full year 2007.

Southwest Airlines launches three day sale

21-Jan-2009
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA : Southwest Airlines launched (20-Jan-09) a sale - for 72 hours only, Customers will be able to get 50% off any Southwest Airlines Wanna Get Away fare for roundtrip travel to and from Seattle-Tacoma.

Southwest Airlines to test electronic arrival path mapping system

19-Jan-2009
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA : Southwest Airlines Co. is about to begin testing an electronic arrival path mapping system at two airports nationwide, including Houston’s William P. Hobby Airport. Required Navigation Performance, or RNP, was originally developed to assist pilots in navigating difficult landings in mountainous regions in Tibet and New Zealand.

Southwest Airlines expands California services

15-Jan-2009
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA : Southwest Airlines announced (14-Jan-09) an expansion of its California service with five new nonstop flights between San Francisco International Airport and John Wayne Airport. This is a new route for the carrier which currently operates 362 daily flights within California. The service will begin 09-May-09.

Southwest Airlines awards Siemens a baggage screening system contract at Las Vegas Airport

12-Jan-2009
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA : Siemens has been awarded a contract from Southwest Airlines for the turnkey integration of the mechanical, electrical and software systems for the baggage handling system in Terminal 1 / Node 5A at Las Vegas McCarran International Airport (LAS).

Southwest Airlines reports Dec-08 traffic

07-Jan-2009
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA : Southwest Airlines announced (06-Jan-09) that the Company flew 5.8 billion revenue passenger miles (RPMs) in Dec-08, a 1.1% increase from the 5.7 billion RPMs flown in Dec-07. Available seat miles (ASMs) decreased 1.0% to 8.3 billion from the Dec-07 level of 8.4 billion.

Southwest Airlines launches nationwide fare sale

05-Jan-2009
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA : Southwest announced (01-Jan-09) a nationwide fare sale. Fares are available from USD49 one-way for travel on Tuesdays and Wednesdays or USD59 one-way for travel Thursdays through Mondays when purchased by 19-Jan-09.

Southwest Airlines offers online link to WestJet

17-Dec-2008
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA : Southwest Airlines is offering customers the ability to book flights to Canada on WestJet via an online link to WestJet's booking portal on southwest.com. While the airlines plan to announce code-sharing flight schedules by late 2009, the availability of WestJet flights via the link on southwest.com is an important first step forward in the relationship.

Southwest Airlines reports Nov-08 traffic

04-Dec-2008
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA : Southwest Airlines announced (02-Nov-08) that the Company flew 5.3 billion revenue passenger miles (RPMs) in Nov-08, an 8.3% decrease from the 5.7 billion RPMs flown in Nov-07. Available seat miles (ASMs) were essentially flat at 8.3 billion for Nov-07 and Nov-08.

Southwest Airlines increases Baltimore/Washington services

24-Nov-2008
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA : To meet the increased demand in key cities, Southwest Airlines announced (21-Nov-08) it is adding 26 total flights into and out of both Baltimore/Washington and Washington Dulles between 17-Jan-09, and 23-Jan-09.

Southwest Airlines announces Winter fare sale

19-Nov-2008
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA : Southwest Airlines launched (18-Nov-08) a three-day Winter fare sale. Southwest Airlines is offering customers fares from USD49 one-way for travel this holiday season.

Southwest Airlines to enter codeshare agreement with Volaris

11-Nov-2008
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA : Southwest Airlines announced its intention to build a codeshare partnership with Mexican carrier Volaris. The airlines plan to announce codeshare flight schedules and additional features regarding the partnership by early 2010. Certain details of the codeshare and elements of the partnership are subject to approvals by both the U.S. and Mexican governments.

Southwest Airlines reports Oct-08 traffic

06-Nov-2008
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA : Southwest Airlines announced that the Company flew 6.2 billion revenue passenger miles (RPMs) in Oct-08, compared to 6.0 billion RPMs flown in Oct-07. Available seat miles (ASMs) increased 2.9% to 8.8 billion from the Oct-07 level of 8.6 billion.

Swissport fueling services to supply Southwest Airlines at Chicago Midway Airport

03-Nov-2008
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA : Swissport International has assumed responsibility via its Swissport Fueling Services subsidiary for all into-plane fueling for Southwest Airlines at the carrier’s Chicago Midway hub. The extensive agreement, which has been concluded for a three-year period, covers 225 flights a day.

Southwest Airlines reports net loss for third quarter

17-Oct-2008
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA : Southwest Airlines reported (16-Oct-08) its 70th consecutive quarterly operating profit. After special charges totaling USD247 million primarily related to mark-to-market adjustments on a portion of the future periods' fuel hedge portfolio required by Statement of Financial Accounting Standard (SFAS) 133, Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities, as amended, the Company reported a third quarter 2008 net loss of USD20 million.

Southwest Airlines - 'Freedom From Fees' policy boost share of online tickets sold

10-Oct-2008
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA : comScore Study released the results of a study of online ticket sales at the U.S. sites of leading airlines as well as consumer attitudes toward airline fees. The study found that Southwest sells nearly 2.5 times the dollar volume of online tickets at its site as its nearest competitor.

Southwest Airlines reports September 2008 traffic

03-Oct-2008
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA : Southwest Airlines Co announced that the Company reported 5.3 billion revenue passenger miles (RPMs) in September 2008, down 5.9% year-on-year from the 5.6 billion RPMs flown in September 2007. Available seat miles (ASMs) increased 0.8% to 8.4 billion from the September 2007 level of 8.3 billion. The load factor for the month was 63.4%, compared to 67.9% for the same period last year.

Southwest pilots launch TSA demonstration project to test biometric screening

18-Sep-2008
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA : Southwest Airlines pilot will be the first aircrew member to be screened by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) using an advanced biometric screening system.

Southwest Airlines reports August traffic

05-Sep-2008
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA : Southwest Airlines Co. announced that the Company flew 6.6 billion revenue passenger miles (RPMs) in Aug-08, a 5.2% decrease from the 7.0 billion RPMs flown in Aug-07.

Southwest Airlines announces new Vice President strategy and change leadership

26-Aug-2008
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA : Southwest Airlines recently appointed Kathleen Wayton as Vice President Strategy and Change Leadership. In her new position, Wayton will be responsible for providing executive leadership and direction for the Company's strategy, change leadership, and portfolio management teams.

Southwest Airlines cargo earns 2008 quest for quality award

19-Aug-2008
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA : Southwest Airlines Cargo took home the gold as Logistics Management ranked the airline number one among all air carrier Quest for Quality award winners. Southwest Airlines earned the highest scores in On-Time Performance, Value, Customer Service, and Equipment and Operations.

Southwest Airlines names chief technology officer

18-Aug-2008
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA : Southwest Airlines announced that Bob Young joins the Dallas-based airline as its new Vice President and Chief Technology Officer (CTO).

Southwest Airlines announces new vice president revenue management and pricing

07-Aug-2008
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA : Southwest Airlines is pleased to announce Kay Weatherford as Vice President Revenue Management and Pricing.

Southwest Airlines reports Jul-08 traffic

06-Aug-2008
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA : Southwest Airlines Co. announced that the Company flew 6.9 billion revenue passenger miles (RPMs) in Jul-08, a 2.3% decrease from the 7.0 billion RPMs flown in Jul-07.

Honeywell signs extension with Southwest Airlines

24-Jul-2008
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA : Honeywell announced that it has signed a contract extension with Southwest Airlines to provide aftermarket maintenance services for Honeywell avionics and mechanical products on Southwest’s entire fleet of Boeing 737s for the next 10 years.

Southwest Airlines signs 10-year onPoint agreement for its CFM fleet

16-Jul-2008
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA : Southwest Airlines has signed a 10-year OnPointSM solution agreement with GE Aviation for the maintenance and overhaul of all its current and future CFM56-7B engines. This agreement will cover more than 660 engines currently in operation at the airline and an additional 200 engines on order.

Southwest Airlines to offer flights to Canada

10-Jul-2008
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA : Southwest Airlines Co. said it plans to sell international travel a first for the low-fare carrier through a partnership with Canada's WestJet.

Southwest Airlines reports June traffic

03-Jul-2008
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA : Southwest Airlines Co. announced that the company flew 6.9 billion revenue passenger miles (RPMs) in Jun-08, a 0.7% increase from the 6.8 billion RPMs flown in Jun-07.

Southwest Airlines optimises schedule and adds service to select markets

27-Jun-2008
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA : Southwest Airlines CEO Gary Kelly said, We are trimming our flight schedule, frequently and continually, of unproductive flights, while we continue to grow in cities like Denver.

Southwest Airlines and the FAA Revolutionise the Skies

23-Jun-2008
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA : Southwest Airlines Senior Director of Flight Operations Jeff Martin spoke about the benefits of RNP (Required Navigation Performance) and Southwest's progression on RNP implementation fleet-wide at the Eco-Aviation Conference in Washington, D.C.

Southwest Airlines rapid rewards welcomes Avis Rent A Car onboard

20-Jun-2008
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA : Southwest Airlines announced that its frequent flyer programme, Rapid Rewards, has added Avis Rent A Car as a new Preferred Partner. The Avis alliance will allow the Southwest Airlines' Rapid Rewards programme to acquire new Members from Avis and build additional brand loyalty with co-branded promotions. Rapid Rewards Members will save up to 25% on Avis rentals and will earn Rapid Rewards credit when renting from Avis. To celebrate the agreement, now through 15-Aug-08, members can receive triple credit on a weekly rental of five or more days.

Southwest Airlines selects Pratt & Whitney EcoPower Engine Wash Services

12-Jun-2008
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA : Southwest Airlines signed a multi-year agreement to use the patented, environmentally friendly EcoPower engine wash system offered by Pratt & Whitney Global Service Partners. Southwest Airlines will use EcoPower to save more than USD20 million at today's prices in fuel costs annually and eliminate 135 million pounds of carbon dioxide emissions each year. Southwest is performing regular washes at airports in Orlando and Oakland, where Pratt & Whitney has established new service centres.

Southwest Airlines added to Orbitz for Business

10-Jun-2008
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA : Orbitz for Business, an online corporate travel agency, announced it has added low cost carrier Southwest Airlines to its corporate booking tool.

Southwest Airlines Reports May 2008 Traffic

04-Jun-2008
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA : Southwest Airlines Co announced that the Company flew 6.7 billion revenue passenger miles (RPMs) in May 2008, a 6.5% increase from the 6.3 billion RPMs flown in May 2007. Available seat miles (ASMs) increased 5.2% to 8.9 billion from the May 2007 level of 8.5 billion. The load factor for the month was 74.9%, compared to 74.0% for the same period last year.

Southwest Airlines Reaffirms Its Two-Item Free Baggage Allowance

23-May-2008
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA : American Airlines' plan to charge for all checked luggage included a reference to Southwest Airlines that said, Other major American airlines, including Southwest Airlines, said that they were considering matching the fee. That is not true.

Southwest Airlines Declares 127th Consecutive Quarterly Dividend

22-May-2008
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA : Southwest Airlines' Board of Directors declared a quarterly dividend of $.0045 per share to Shareholders of record at the close of business on 12-Jun-08 on all shares then issued and outstanding. The 127th consecutive dividend will be paid on 26-Jun-08.

Southwest Airlines Names New Chairman of the Board

22-May-2008
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA : Southwest Airlines Board of Directors elected Gary Kelly, Southwest's Chief Executive Officer, as its Chairman of the Board.

Southwest Airlines Announces More New Service in Denver

21-May-2008
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA : Southwest Airlines announced an expansion of its Denver service with six new nonstop flights and two new destinations. The additional service includes new nonstop flights between Denver and San Francisco and Denver and Omaha.

Southwest Airlines Introduces MONSTER Energy Drinks Onboard

08-May-2008
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA : Southwest has debuted its newest beverage onboard, MONSTER LO-CARB, a ten calorie energy drink. Southwest began offering MONSTER LO-CARB onboard this week. The airline is offering the 8.3 ounce can of MONSTER LO-CARB for USD3 or Customers can redeem drink coupons for the beverage.

Southwest Airlines Adding Five New Non-stop Flights and Three New Destinations

08-May-2008
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA : Southwest Airlines announced an expansion of its service in Denver with five new non-stop flights and three new destinations, effective 04-Aug-08.

Southwest Airlines Takes Corporate Blogging To The Next Level

07-May-2008
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA : As one of the first Fortune 500 companies to set up a home in the blogosphere over two years ago, Southwest Airlines is making some major upgrades to its blog, Nuts About Southwest.

Southwest Airlines Reports April 2008 Traffic

06-May-2008
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA : Southwest Airlines Co announced that the Company carried 6.3 billion revenue passenger miles (RPMs) in April 2008, a 5.7% increase from the 5.9 billion RPMs flown in April 2007. Available seat miles (ASMs) increased 5.3% to 8.6 billion from the April 2007 level of 8.2 billion. The load factor for the month was 72%, compared to 72.3% for the same period last year.

Southwest Airlines Reports 2008 First Quarter Earnings

18-Apr-2008
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA : Southwest Airlines reported its first quarter 2008 financial results. Net income for first quarter 2008 was USD34 million, compared to the USD93 million recorded for first quarter 2007. Excluding special items, first quarter 2008 net income increased by 30% to USD43 million, up from USD33 million in first quarter 2007. Southwest also reported 15% rise in 1Q08 revenue to USD2.53 billion.

Southwest Airlines Unveils Illinois One

15-Apr-2008
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA : Southwest Airlines has honoured the State of Illinois with the unveiling of Illinois One, a Boeing 737 emblazoned with an artist's representation of the state flag.

Fuel bill to rise more than USD500 million - Southwest Airlines

14-Apr-2008
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA : (XFN Asia) Southwest Airlines Co stated its 2008 fuel bill will rise more than USD500 million, which is nearly equal to its entire profit last year.

Southwest Airlines provides Testimony to US House of Representatives Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure

04-Apr-2008
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA : Southwest Airlines' Executive Chairman, Herb Kelleher, and CEO, Gary Kelly, presented testimony at a hearing held by the United States House of Representatives Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure regarding Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) safety oversight.

Southwest Airlines accommodates ATA customers

04-Apr-2008
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA : After hearing of ATA's decision to discontinue all scheduled passenger services, Southwest Airlines, codeshare partner of ATA Airlines since Feb-05, immediately implemented plans to accommodate all customers who purchased a ticket on Southwest and are scheduled to travel on ATA service by rebooking them on a new itinerary closest to their previous travel plans, or offering a full refund for any unused portion of a ticket.

Southwest Airlines announces Mar-08 traffic

03-Apr-2008
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA : Southwest Airlines Co announced its Mr-08 traffic, carrying 6.7 billion revenue passenger miles (RPMs), a 9.8% increase from the 6.1 billion RPMs in Mar-07. Available seat miles (ASMs) increased 5.3% to 8.7 billion from the March 2007 level of 8.3 billion. The load factor for the month was 76.5%, compared to 73.3% for the same period last year.

Southwest Air grounds as many as 42 jets for possible structural damage

13-Mar-2008
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA : (XFN Asia) Southwest Airlines has reportedly grounded as many as 42 of its jets for possible structural damage. Southwest Airlines has informed the FAA of its decision to ground the Boeing jets.

Southwest Airlines CEO, Gary Kelly, discusses the challenges the airline faces in 2008

12-Mar-2008
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA : Southwest Airlines CEO, Gary Kelly, discusses the challenges the airline faces in 2008 in the areas of: the economy, fuel hedging, possible US airline mergers; and chasing the business traveller.

Southwest Airlines responds following internal investigation of maintenance procedures

12-Mar-2008
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA : (XFN Asia) Southwest Airlines stated it has placed three employees on administrative leave following an internal investigation into allegations that Southwest Airlines has violated Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) maintenance regulations in Mar-07.

FAA proposes civil penalty against Southwest Airlines

10-Mar-2008
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA : The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has proposed to collect a USD10.2 million civil penalty from Southwest Airlines for operating 46 airplanes without performing mandatory inspections for fuselage fatigue cracking.

Southwest Airlines reports increases in Feb-08 traffic

06-Mar-2008
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA : Southwest Airlines Co. reported that the carrier flew 5.4 billion revenue passenger miles (RPMs) in Feb-08, a 12.0% increase from the 4.8 billion RPMs flown in Feb-07. Available seat miles (ASMs) were 7.9 billion, an increase of 9.0% year-on-year. The load factor for Feb-08 was 68.6%, compared to 66.8% for the same period last year.

Southwest Airlines celebrates anniversary of DING!

29-Feb-2008
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA : Southwest Airlines celebrates the third anniversary of DING! by offering customers three days of fare sales and a chance to win prizes by submitting an original DING! headline.

Southwest Airlines announces nationwide Fare Sale

27-Feb-2008
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA : Southwest Airlines announced the launch of its nationwide fare sale with airfares starting from USD49 one-way.

Southwest Airlines selects Interceptas fraud prevention solution from Accertify

20-Feb-2008
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA : Southwest Airlines has selected Interceptas fraud prevention solution from Accertify to fight credit card fraud.

Southwest Airlines recycles unclaimed goods back into community

14-Feb-2008
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA : Southwest Airlines has partnered up with The Salvation Army to recycle unclaimed goods kept at each airport facility for more than five days by donating the items back into the community.

DOT investigates FAA oversight of Southwest

13-Feb-2008
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA : (XFN Asia) The Department of Transportation (DOT) stated it will investigate the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) oversight of Southwest Airlines Co. after receiving evidence that a plane was allowed to fly without proper inspection.

Southwest Airlines ‘Adopt-A-Pilot Programme’ takes off for students in the US

05-Feb-2008
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA : Southwest Airlines announced plans to launch its annual Adopt-A-Pilot programme this month. From Feb-08 to May-08, fifth-grade students in more than 800 classes across the country will adopt Southwest Airlines Pilots in the educational mentorship programme that leads students through science, geography, math, writing, and other core subjects, all based in aviation-related activities.

Southwest Airlines Bringing the Internet to the Sky Via Satellite

24-Jan-2008
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA : Southwest Airlines will be the first US carrier to test satellite-delivered broadband Internet access on multiple aircraft. With this innovation, Southwest Customers with a wi-fi enabled device will have full access to the Internet including e-mail, music, shopping, and virtual private networks (VPN) via a high-speed connection.

Southwest Airlines reports three months ended 31-Dec-07 financials

24-Jan-2008
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA : (XFN-ASIA): Southwest Airlines Co. reported fourth-quarter adjusted earnings, which excludes non-recurring items, of USD87 million, or 12 cents a share, topping the mean estimate of analysts surveyed by Thomson Financial of 10 cents a share.

Southwest Airlines announces 126th consecutive quarterly dividend and USD500 million share repurchase authorisation

18-Jan-2008
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA : Southwest Airlines' Board of Directors declared a quarterly dividend of USD.0045 ccents per share to shareholders of record at the close of business on 28-Feb-08 on all shares then issued and outstanding to be paid on 20-Mar-08. In addition, the Board of Directors authorised a new share repurchase programme to acquire up to USD500 million of the company's common stock. The airline’s close price on 16-Jan-08 was USD12.08, representing approximately 41 million shares of common stock.

Southwest selects Rockwell Collins’ GPS system for RNP operations

16-Jan-2008
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA : Southwest Airlines will equip more than 200 B737 Classic aircraft with Rockwell Collins’ Global Positioning System GPS-4000S for Required Navigational Performance (RNP) operations. Installation begins in 2008.

Southwest Airlines adds services in key markets

10-Jan-2008
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA : Southwest Airlines announced it is refining its schedule beginning 10-May-08. Through the elimination of 40 existing services from its May-08 flight schedule, Southwest will add 49 services flights in key growth markets, such as Denver. Many of the changes will be seasonal to accommodate peak Summer demand.

Southwest traffic rises in Dec-07

07-Jan-2008
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA : (XFN Asia) Southwest Airlines announced its traffic increased in Dec-07, although increased capacity resulted in reductions in load factors.

Southwest Airlines continues to grow its maintenance facilities; enhances commitment to its hometown of Dallas

05-Dec-2007
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA : (c) Centre for Asia Pacific Aviation: Southwest Airlines continues its ongoing commitment to growth in Dallas by announcing the grand opening of a new maintenance hangar. Construction on the hangar began in Nov-06. The 80,000 square-foot hangar accommodates up to three B737-700 aircraft with winglets concurrently, which will compress the amount of time the airline's aircraft are out of revenue service.

Southwest Airlines announces Nov-07 traffic; reduced 2008 capacity growth

05-Dec-2007
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA : (c) Centre for Asia Pacific Aviation: Southwest Airlines transported 7.3 million passengers in Nov-07. Traffic (RPMs) increased 2.6% year-on-year, on a 6.4% capacity (ASMs) increase, resulted in a 2.5 ppt year-on-on-year load factor reduction to 69.3%.

Southwest adding new and additional services from Denver, San Francisco and Philadelphia

09-Nov-2007
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA : (CAPA) Southwest announced plans to commence new service between Denver and San Diego; between San Francisco and Phoenix; and between Philadelphia and Austin, San Antonio, and St Louis. The airline is also adding more services between San Francisco and Los Angeles, and in other cities such as Dallas Love Field, Los Angeles, and Indianapolis.

Southwest Airlines announces new product features

08-Nov-2007
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA : (CAPA) Southwest Airlines introduced Business Select, a new fare product that guarantees that the Business Select Customer will be among the first to board the aircraft.

Southwest Airlines unveils new base at Las Vegas McCarran

07-Nov-2007
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA : (CAPA) Southwest Airlines announced plans to expand its presence in Las Vegas with the opening of the airline's newest crew base at Las Vegas McCarran International Airport.

Southwest Airlines reports October traffic

05-Nov-2007
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA : (CAPA) Southwest Airlines announced the airline flew 6.0 billion revenue passenger miles (RPMs) in Oct-07, compared to 5.7 billion RPMs in Oct-06. Available seat miles (ASMs) increased 5.3% to 8.6 billion from the Oct-06 level of 8.1 billion. The load factor for the month was 70.5%, a 0.4% year-on-year increase.

GE Aviation provides flight management upgrade for Southwest Airlines B737

23-Oct-2007
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA : (CAPA) GE Aviation has been awarded a contract from Southwest Airlines to provide the flight management system upgrade for 200 B737 Classic aircraft. Deliveries will take place in 2008 and 2009.

NBC Weather Plus to provide weather services on Southwest website

23-Oct-2007
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA : (CAPA) Southwest Airlines has partnered with NBC Weather Plus to offer Southwest customers video weather forecasts and maps for each region Southwest Airlines serves. The new online feature is powered by the NBC Weather Plus team of meteorologists.

Southwest's Dallas prices increase

18-Oct-2007
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA : (XFN-Asia) Southwest Airlines raised fares by USD10 each way on longer flights to/from Dallas Love Field, its hometown airport.

Southwest Airlines redesigns its gate area

12-Oct-2007
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA : (CAPA) Southwest Airlines unveiled on 10-Oct-07 an updated gate design, after last month announcing its new boarding system, which alleviates the need for customers to camp out in line at the gate.

Rockwell Collins delivers 500th HGS to Southwest Airlines

10-Oct-2007
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA : (CAPA) Rockwell Collins announced it has delivered its 500th Head-up Guidance System to Southwest Airlines.

Southwest Airlines offers connectivity between the airport and the seaport

10-Oct-2007
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA : (CAPA) Southwest Airlines announced plans to launch a new service that will link cruise-goers' baggage from the seaport to the airport. Through a partnership with a company called Bags To Go Enterprises, and in cooperation with the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Southwest Airlines customers can now check their bags and obtain their boarding pass at the port where their cruise ship docks.

Southwest Airlines transports more passengers in Sep-07

04-Oct-2007
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA : (CAPA) Southwest Airlines announced it flew 5.6 billion revenue passenger miles (RPMs) in Sep-07, an 8.6% increase from the 5.2 billion RPMs flown in Sep-06. Available seat miles (ASMs) increased 7.8% year-on-year to 8.3 billion. The load factor for the month was 67.7%, a 0.5 ppt year-on-year increase.

Open seating to remain at Southwest; but boarding process to be streamlined

20-Sep-2007
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA : (CAPA) Southwest Airlines announced its open seating policy will remain, however, the airline plans to make changes to its boarding, doing away with the perceived cattle call and eliminating the need for customers to camp-out in the boarding line at the gate.

Southwest Airlines begins service to San Francisco; announces additional services and destinations

28-Aug-2007
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA : (CAPA) Southwest Airlines launched service from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) on 27-Aug-07, and announced Los Angeles (LAX) as a new destination it will serve from SFO, beginning 04-Nov-07. With the addition of SFO, Southwest now offers more than 3,300 daily services to 64 cities in 32 states.

Southwest Airlines reports another load factor gain in Jul-07

03-Aug-2007
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA : (CAPA) Southwest Airlines announced it flew 7.0-billion revenue passenger miles (RPMs) in Jul-07, an 11.4% year-on-year increase. Available seat miles (ASMs) increased 8.7% to 8.7-billion from the Jul-06 level of 8.0-billion.

Southwest considers ways to board families

27-Jul-2007
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA : (AFX) Can airlines do a better job of accommodating families? That's the question Southwest Airlines is asking by experimenting with various ways to board and seat travelling families.

Southwest Airlines announces contracts for Kelleher, Barrett, and Kelly

20-Jul-2007
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA : (CAPA) The Board of Directors of Southwest Airlines announced details of its new employment contracts with Executive Chairman Herb Kelleher, President and Corporate Secretary Colleen Barrett, and Vice Chairman and CEO Gary Kelly.

Southwest Airlines introduces PayPal option

11-Jul-2007
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA : (CAPA) Southwest Airlines has introduced a PayPal option for customers purchasing tickets on Southwests website.

Southwest raises fares USD1 to USD10

10-Jul-2007
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA : (AFX) - Southwest Airlines raised most of its fares by USd1 to USD10 each, and many competitors quickly matched the move. Southwest, which boasts about low fares, said it marked its third increase this year after six fare hikes in 2006.

Southwest Airlines reports June traffic increase of 11%

04-Jul-2007
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA : (CAPA) Southwest Airlines reports Jun-07 traffic increased 11% to 6.8 billion revenue passenger miles from 6.2 billion revenue passenger miles (RPMs) year-on-year.

Southwest adds three additional services from Colombus

28-Jun-2007
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA : (CAPA) Southwest Airlines announced the addition of three new daily services from Columbus to Chicago Midway, St Louis, and Tampa Bay. The service will commence on 04-Dec-07. The new services will increase services to Chicago Midway, St Louis and Tampa Bay to eight, two and three services daily, respectively.

Southwest Airlines to apply the brakes on growth?

14-Jun-2007
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA : (CAPA) Southwest Airlines CEO, Gary Kelly, confirmed the airline may reconsider its growth targets if the revenue environment fails to improve. Southwest to date has recorded growth of approximately 8% p/a by adding aircraft and destinations, and planned to earn 15% return on its invested capital. However, according to Mr Kelly, this requires a revenue increase of 5%, and that won't happen this year based on the results to date and forecasts for the second half of the year.

Southwest Airlines Reports May Traffic

06-Jun-2007
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA : (CAPA) Southwest Airlines announced that the airline flew 6.3-billion revenue passenger miles (RPMs) in May 2007, a 5.2% year-on-year increase. Available seat miles (ASMs) increased 9.2% year-on-year to 8.5-billion. The load factor for the month was 74.0%, compared to 76.8% for the same period last year.

Southwest Airlines taking risks for growth.

28-May-2007
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA : Never afraid to spurn conventional wisdom, Southwest Airlines is doing it again. While other airlines are reducing domestic seats in response to softening demand, Southwest is doing the opposite, expanding its routes and services in pursuit of a decades-long growth plan.

Fitch Revises Southwest Airlines' Outlook to Negative

20-May-2007
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA : Fitch Ratings has affirmed the debt ratings of Southwest Airlines, and has revised Southwest's Rating Outlook to 'Negative' from 'Stable' following the company's announcement that it is launching a new $500 million share repurchase program to be completed over the next three months.

Revolution in flight operations coming

18-May-2007
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA : Southwest Airlines and Naverus have signed an agreement to partner on development of an RNP programme.

Southwest Airlines announces San Francisco services

13-May-2007
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA : DALLAS, May 11 - Southwest Airlines Chief Executive Officer, Gary Kelly, announced the details of Southwest Airlines operations from San Francisco.

Southwest Airlines - slowing economy is impacting travel demand

11-May-2007
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA : Gary Kelly, CEO of Southwest Airlines, made comments on 09-May-07 at a Bear Stearns conference in New York that have been reported by the media. Southwest Airlines is repeating Kelly's comments as some reports appear to have combined two very different remarks concerning earnings growth targets and capacity (available seat mile) plans.

Southwest Airlines orders additional engine upgrade kits

08-May-2007
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA : Southwest Airlines has placed an order for up to 92 additional CFM56-3 Advanced Upgrade kits at a value of approximately USD145 million at list price, bringing the airline's total order to 447 kits.

Southwest Airlines Reports April Traffic

03-May-2007
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA : Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) announced today that the Company flew 5.9 billion revenue passenger miles (RPMs) in April 2007, a 3.3% increase from the 5.7 billion RPMs flown in Apr-06.

DALLAS, April 27 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ - Last year, Southwest Airlines boldly went where no other airline and few Fortune 500 companies had gone before - into the blogosphere.

30-Apr-2007
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA : DALLAS, April 27 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ - Last year, Southwest Airlines boldly went where no other airline and few Fortune 500 companies had gone before - into the blogosphere.

Southwest Airlines Adding Daily Nonstop to Phoenix from Manchester

30-Apr-2007
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA : Boston Regional Airport's largest air carrier, Southwest Airlines, has announced it will begin daily nonstop service to and from Phoenix, AZ on August 26, 2007.

Southwest Adds New Flights

27-Apr-2007
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA : Southwest Airlines is adding several new flights within the airline's existing network, including more nonstop flights to cities such as Phoenix, Manchester, Las Vegas, Raleigh-Durham, and Salt Lake City.

Southwest Airlines First Quarter Earnings

20-Apr-2007
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA : Southwest Airlines has reported its net income for first quarter 2007 was $93-million, or $.12 per diluted share, compared to $61-million, or $.07 per diluted share, for first quarter 2006.

Earnings Preview: Southwest Airlines

18-Apr-2007
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA : NEW YORK (AP) - Southwest Airlines Co. reports first-quarter results on Thursday. The following is a summary of key developments and analyst opinion related to the period.

Southwest Airlines Adds Six Flights in Eight Cities

13-Apr-2007
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA : DALLAS, April 12, 2007 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX News Network/ -- Southwest Airlines (NYSE: LUV) announced today the addition of several new flights within the airline's existing network. The airline will add more nonstop flights to cities such as Dallas, New Orleans, Houston, Tampa Bay, Albuquerque, Norfolk, Orlando, and Seattle. Flights are available for booking today for travel beginning as early as June 2007.

Southwest Airlines Announces Share Repurchase Authorization

16-Mar-2007
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA : DALLAS, March 15 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Southwest Airlines' (NYSE: LUV) Board of Directors, at its meeting held today, authorized a new share repurchase program to acquire up to $300 million of the Company's common stock.

Southwest Airlines Names Mike Hafner Vice President Inflight Services

15-Mar-2007
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA : DALLAS, March 14 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Southwest Airlines(NYSE: LUV) today announced that Mike Hafner has been named Vice President Inflight Services. In his new role, Hafner will report directly to Senior Vice President Inflight Services & Provisioning Daryl Krause, who held this position previously.

Southwest forecast softening demand for air travel

13-Mar-2007
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA : Southwest Airlines stated (06-Mar-07) that demand for air travel was soft in Feb-07 and forecasts the trend to continue through Mar-07, potentially lowering first quarter earnings.

Southwest Airlines Adds 18 Flights in 15 Cities; New Aircraft Allow Airline to Grow in Denver and Other Key Destinations

12-Mar-2007
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA : DALLAS, March 8 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Southwest Airlines (NYSE: LUV) announced today the addition of several new flights to key destinations. The scheduled delivery of several new Boeing aircraft is allowing Southwest Airlines to add more nonstop flights to cities such as Denver, Oakland, Orlando, and Houston Hobby.

Southwest partners with Nintendo for frequent flyer rewards

14-Feb-2007
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA : Southwest Airlines entered (06-Feb-07) a marketing partnership with Nintendo, offering 50 hand-held video game systems and video games as gifts to long-term and high mileage members of the carriers frequent flyer programme. The offer...

Southwest to return to San Francisco International Airport

13-Feb-2007
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA : Southwest Airlines announced plans to resume service at San Francisco International Airport (SFO), following a six year hiatus.

Southwest Airlines raises fares by up to USD10

27-Nov-2006
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA : Southwest Airlines raised (27-Nov-06) fares by USD3 on sectors between 750 and 1,000 miles and by USD10 on sectors longer than 1,000 miles.

Southwest scouts Delta-US Airways merger for opportunities

21-Nov-2006
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA : Southwest Airlines reportedly (21-Nov-06) expressed interest in acquiring assets that US Airways and Delta Air Lines would sell to address anti-trust concerns regarding their possible merger.

Southwest Airlines Adds Holiday Cheer With Nonstop Flights Between Detroit Metro or Denver and Orlando

02-Nov-2006
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA : Dallas - Southwest Airlines (NYSE: LUV) is making your Holiday wishes come true with more nonstop flights! Southwest Airlines is growing with new nonstop service between Detroit Metro and Orlando and an additional nonstop between Denver and Orlando. Service begins Dec. 20, 2006. The new nonstop service between Detroit Metro and Orlando kicks off with one-way fares as low as $79 (see fare rules). To take advantage of these new Southwest Airlines flights visit Southwest Airlines.

Southwest launches giftcards in stores

18-Oct-2006
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA : Southwest Airlines announced (18-Oct-06) plans to sell USD50 and USD100 gift cards at

Southwest finishes assigned seating trial.

17-Oct-2006
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA : Southwest Airlines concluded its eight-week trial on the merits of assigned seating earlier this month with mixed results.

Southwest launches 25 new services from Dallas Love Field.

17-Oct-2006
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA : Southwest Airlines announced (17-Oct-06) it will offer one-stop and connecting services from Dallas Love Field (LUV) after the FAA informed the US Congress on 16-Oct-06 that air traffic controllers can safely manage traffic changes under the new Wright Amendment Reform Act.

Southwest finishes assigned seating trial

17-Oct-2006
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA : Southwest Airlines concluded its eight-week trial on the merits of assigned seating earlier this month with mixed results and announced that further research would need to be conducted before it abandoned its existing methods.

Southwest launches 25 new services from Dallas Love Field

17-Oct-2006
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA : Southwest Airlines announced (17-Oct-06) it will offer one-stop and connecting services from Dallas Love Field (LUV)

Southwest Airlines commences operations at Washington Dulles.

05-Oct-2006
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA : Southwest Airlines commenced operations at Washington Dulles International Airport on 05-Oct-06, launching routes to Chicago Midway, Las Vegas, Orlando and Tampa Bay, for a total of 12 daily services

Southwest Airlines commences operations at Washington Dulles

05-Oct-2006
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA : Southwest Airlines commenced operations at Washington Dulles International Airport on 05-Oct-06, launching routes to Chicago Midway, Las Vegas, Orlando and Tampa Bay for a total of 12 daily services

Southwest Airlines switches inflight magazine publisher.

20-Sep-2006
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA : Southwest Airlines announced (20-Sep-06) Pace Publishing will replace American Airlines Publishing, a division of American Airlines, as the publisher for its inflight magazine, Spirit, from 2007.

Southwest launches official blog

24-May-2006
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA : Southwest Airlines launched (24-May-06) the airline industrys first-ever official corporate weblog,

Southwest upgrading reservation system

17-May-2006
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA : Southwest Airlines confirmed (17-May-06) it is investing USD5 million to upgrade its reservation system would allow the carrier to offer assigned seating,

Southwest Airlines Converts Options to Orders for 79 Boeing 737s

21-Apr-2006
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA : Seattle (BOEING) - Boeing and Southwest Airlines today said the airline converted options into orders for 79 Next-Generation 737-700s, bringing the airline's total past and future Boeing orders for 737-700s to 370 airplanes.

Southwest looking to expand internationally.

02-Apr-2006
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA : Southwest Airlines confirmed (02-Apr-06) it is considering launching international operations.

Southwest needs 600 pilots in the next 2 years.

15-Mar-2006
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA : Southwest Airlines confirmed (15-Mar-06) it would require 600 new pilots in the next two years as it adds aircraft.

Southwest loses three top executives.

10-Feb-2006
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA : Southwest Airlines confirmed (10-Feb-06) the departures of the following executives:

Warm Up With Southwest Airlines' Hot Low Fares; Southwest Airlines Offers Customers Low Airfares Starting at $49 One-Way

09-Jan-2006
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA :

DALLAS, Jan. 30 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Book your spring getaway today! The nation's leading low-fare airline is offering systemwide southwest.com- only air fares starting as low as $49 one-way. These special fares require 14-day advance purchase by Feb. 22, 2007, for travel beginning Feb. 13, 2007, through May 10, 2007. Fares range from $49 to $169 one-way and vary by destination and day of travel.

Southwest pilots agree to fly more.

08-Dec-2005
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA : Southwest Airlines reached (08-Dec-05) agreement with the Pilots' Association to fly 1.5 extra hours per month

Southwest Airlines launches Winter fare sale

01-Jan-1970
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA : Southwest Airlines launched (18-Nov-08) a three-day Winter fare sale. Southwest Airlines is offering customers fares from USD49 one-way for travel this holiday season.

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