Southwest Airlines
Southwest Airlines is the world's largest low-cost carrier. The airline also holds the record of operating more Boeing 737 aircraft than any other airline. It is currently adding brand-new Boeing 737 MAX planes to the fleet, making it the largest MAX operator. (Featured image: Vincenzo Pace - Simple Flying)
Southwest Airlines
- IATA/ICAO Code
- WN/SWA
- Airline Type
- Low-Cost Carrier
- Hub(s)
- Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport , Dallas Love Field , Denver International Airport , Harry Reid International Airport , Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport , Houston Hobby Airport , Los Angeles International Airport , Midway International Airport , Oakland International Airport , Orlando International Airport , Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport
- Year Founded
- 1967
- CEO
- Robert Jordan
- Country
- United States
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Southwest Airlines To Postpone Nonstop Flights Between Los Angeles And Maui
It is unclear when the route will return.
Southwest Airlines Brings Back Companion Pass Promotion
Be quick, as you'll need to register and purchase a flight before March 28.
Southwest Airlines To Revise Flight Schedule Due To Boeing Delivery Delays
The airline is currently accepting reservations through January 6, 2025.
Southwest Airlines' Adopt-A-Pilot Scheme: A Complete Guide
Southwest Airlines provides this mentorship to schools at no cost.
Boeing 737 Engine Failure Forces Southwest Airlines Flight Return To San Jose Cabo
The aircraft landed safely, with no reported injuries.
Southwest Airlines Confirms Plans To Launch Red-Eye Flights
Southwest hopes to have them launched within two years.
Forgotten Trijets: The Story Of Southwest Airlines' Short-Lived Boeing 727 Fleet
The carrier leased the aircraft from Braniff and PEOPLExpress.
Airline CEOs Demand Meeting With Boeing Board Of Directors Without CEO David Calhoun
It's unclear when the meeting will take place.
Analyzing Southwest Airlines’ Hawaii Operations
The airline offers 90 Hawaii departures a day, two-thirds of which link the Islands to one another.
The Boeing 737 MAX 8 At Southwest Airlines: Everything You Need To Know
The aircraft has been a game-changer for the airline.
Southwest Airlines Celebrates 5 Years Of Hawaii Flights From Oakland
The carrier has been serving this route since 2019.
Southwest Airlines' Busiest Routes From Los Angeles International Airport
Sin City comes first, with three other West Coast destinations rounding out the top five.
The USA’s Top 10 Domestic Airlines By Daily Flights
The number two and three carriers are neck and neck this month.
The Most Notable New Airline Routes This Week
Routes go to the heart of airlines and airports, and I celebrate them in my weekly newsletter.
Southwest Cuts Boeing 737 MAX Delivery Expectations Again
Southwest Airlines assumes Boeing will not deliver a single 737 MAX 7 this year.
The 5 Longest Routes From Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
From California to London, these are the longest nonstop flights from New Orleans this spring.
$316 Million Will Be Spent On Upgrading Oklahoma's Airports
The state is home to four major airports, including those serving Oklahoma City and Tulsa.
Over 160 Pounds Of Marijuana Found At Nashville International Airport In Less Than Three Weeks
The drugs were smuggled on three separate Southwest Airlines flights from California.
Southwest Airlines Defends Backlash Over New Seats
The airline is investing in its cabin interiors, which are set to roll out in 2025.
Southwest Airlines Launches Flights From St. Louis To San Francisco
The airline is the first nonstop service between the airports