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What Are Southwest Airlines' Top Routes For The Boeing 737 MAX 8?

Southwest Airlines, a leading US carrier, uses the Boeing 737 MAX 8 for many of its routes throughout Hawai'i.

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Which Airlines Fly To Hawaii From The US Mainland In 2024?

The top four commercial airports on the islands have flights from multiple US airlines.

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Southwest Airlines Connects Over 60 Million Passengers Yearly

More than 160,000 people transited between Southwest flights each day in the past year.

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A Rendering of 737 MAX 7
FAA: No Specific Timetable To Certify Boeing 737 MAX 7

In the most recent of a series of setbacks, the FAA has said that it has no timetable to certify the 737 MAX 7.

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New Southwest Airlines Pilot Contract Includes 50% Pay Increase Over 5 Years

The latest proposal will cost $12 billion across the next five years.

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Why Certain Airlines Allow Families And Military Personnel To Board First

A look at how airline boarding is prioritized in the United States

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The Airline Industry's Top 10 Country Pairs In July 2023

Several country pairs experienced significant growth this month, here are the top 10.

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Southwest Airlines Plane Hits Light Pole At Jacksonville International Airport

The aircraft was removed from service after the incident.

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Southwest Airlines Reaches Tentative Agreement With Mechanics Union

If confirmed, the agreement will cover up to 2,800 staff.

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Did You Know: Chicago Midway Airport Was Essentially Revived By A Carrier Of The Same Name

Midway Airlines saved Chicago's second busiest airport from extinction in the 1970s.

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Missouri Madness: Kansas City Airport Is Set For Its Busiest Day Since 2019

Nearly 46,000 roundtrip seats are available on June 9th, the most since August 2019.

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Southwest CEO Bob Jordan Believes Pilot Shortage Will Last For Three Years

Currently, the airline has 40 aircraft grounded due to a shortage of pilots.

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US Airlines Added Over 2,500 Jobs In March 2023

US-based passenger airlines added more jobs, while cargo carriers lost nearly 2,000 employees.

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Southwest Airlines Lowers Minimum Hour Requirement For Pilots

Southwest Airlines hopes the new rule will enable the carrier to quicken its pilot recruitment to keep up with its schedule.

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How Do Boarding Processes Differ At Major US Airlines?

Boarding processes are different across the major US airlines. In this guide, we will discuss each individual airline's boarding procedure.

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