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Travelers previously accused the airline of charging a ‘fat tax’ with one of its policies

For passengers who need more room, the airline will again offer a second seat for free instead of requiring them to purchase one.

Airline jet fuel prices will eventually come down, but that doesn’t mean the cost of flights will, according to Southwest Airlines’ chief executive.

Southwest’s CEO is now openly talking about first class, airport lounges, and long-haul international flying — the very things the airline spent decades not being. The reason is ncredit card economics.…

Facing backlash from travelers and fat acceptance advocates, the airline quietly restores free extra seats at the gate—but with a major catch for full flights.

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Southwest Airlines has yet again made changes to its onboard policies. This time, the discount airline has partially rolled back a controversial requirement it introduced earlier this year for plus-sized passengers, which required them to book an adjacent…

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Chase is offering a 30% bonus on transfers to Southwest Rapid Rewards, which sounds like value — until you remember how much Southwest has already taken away.…

You can earn a 30% bonus when you transfer Chase Ultimate Rewards points to Southwest Rapid Rewards, which is a rare offer. Is it worth it?

Humanoid robots are now getting their own airline seats, and the rules are not ready. Southwest crews delayed one flight over a passenger’s 75-pound robot.…

Southwest’s switch to assigned seating may have cured many of its wheelchair “miracles,” but the airport line-skipping incentive has not gone away.…

Unfamiliar with Southwest carry-on bag size and policies? Our guide provides expert intel and tips for a smooth flight.

This year’s monsoon is expected to unfold under the influence of developing El Niño conditions in the Pacific Ocean.

Passengers sued Boeing and Southwest over the 737 MAX because they feared flying it. Southwest pilots sued Boeing for the opposite reason: they say Boeing’s misrepresentations put the MAX into their contract, then the 20-month grounding cost them millions…

Nonstop flights from Las Vegas to Mexico, Alaska and Costa Rica and more flights to 15 existing destinations on the horizon for Harry Reid International Airport’s busiest air carrier.

Southwest Airlines paid a flight attendant ~$1 million after a 9-year legal battle over abortion-related speech and religious expression.

A Spirit pilot received an impromptu retirement party from a different airline after what would have been his final flight was canceled.

Captain Jon Jackson was supposed to retire from Spirit on Saturday, the same day the low-cost airline announced it would cease operations immediately