Southwest Airlines

Southwest Airlines (NYSE:LUV) is set to start charging customers for checked bags, a move that sets it on par with other airlines. What Happened: Southwest Airlines will implement the change from Wednesday onwards, thereby ending its “two bags fly free” policy that has been in place for...

The past week was a whirlwind of events in the business world. From new safety policies at Southwest Airlines to the seizure of Boeing aircraft tires by Polish authorities, and even a visit to Tesla’s Gigafactory by the U.S. Transportation Secretary. Let’s dive into the details....

Elliott Investment Management and Southwest Airlines (NYSE:LUV) have begun discussing a potential settlement that could avoid a proxy fight for control of the airline company’s board. What Happened: Elliott has proposed a plan that involves giving it representation on the airline’s...

In a recent development, the pilots of Southwest Airlines Co (NYSE:LUV) have agreed to a new labor deal that will see their pay increase by approximately 50% over the next five years. What Happened: The Southwest Airlines Pilots Association, representing some 11,000 pilots, has been in negotiations...

A Taylor Swift fan made an unusual request to a Southwest pilot to fly over the pop star’s concert in Los Angeles, and the pilot agreed, according to Insider reports. Samantha Meany, known as @idkitssammy on TikTok, shared a video of her conversation with the pilot. The video, posted on...

Southwest Airlines Co (NYSE: LUV) made headlines for all the wrong reasons during the 2022 holiday season. Keeping thousands of people from holiday gatherings and seeing family members generated tons of negative press for the airline and could be the subject of an investigation. This ...

Many Americans were locked in place during the holidays. Christmas holiday travel plans were largely halted as winter-storm Elliot — which later turned into a bomb cyclone — blew its high winds and icy snow at sub-zero temperatures across most of the continental U.S. Most airlines, like...

Southwest Airlines (NYSE: LUV) CEO Robert Jordan should resign, according to a new Benzinga poll. Of the more than 600 votes that were cast via Twitter, the reaction from a majority of respondents underscores the ever-growing frustration and ire directed at the Dallas-based carrier. In just a few...

Labor Day weekend is underway and more than 12 million Americans are expected to fly during this long holiday weekend. According to data from Hopper, passengers across the U.S. are scheduled to fly from Thursday, September 1 to Monday, September 5, averaging about 2.5 million travelers per day...

It’s a busy day for the airlines as three major carriers report and investors wait to hear what they might say about summer travel trends. In the meantime, broader market action looks a little unsettled to start the day without much direction one way or another. It might be a bit of a wait-...

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The Past Week, In A Nutshell What Happened: Last week ended negative alongside mixed messaging on stimulus. Remember This: “Markets have come a long way since the March lows, but we believe there may be more room for stocks to run,” said Jeff Buchbinder, Equity Strategist for LPL...

Southwest Airlines Co (NYSE: LUV) is asking its employees to agree to pay cuts for the first time through the end of next year. This notion is specific to union employees, and the airline has said is the trade-off to avoiding furloughs and future job cuts. Non-union salaries will already be cut by...