Hole Opens in Plane of Southwest Airlines Flight
On Friday, a hole opened in the cabin roof of a Southwest Airlines flight while it was en route from Phoenix to Sacramento with 118 passengers. Authorities say the service was only 18 minutes into its journey when the ...
by Charlotte Fellows April 4th, 2011
O’Leary to leave Ryanair in about 3 years
Michael O'Leary, CEO of Ryanair, earlier said that he plans to retire two to three years from now from the Irish budget airline company. O'Leary told RTE radio that he would also like to witness the takeover of rival Aer ...
by Andrew Bones November 30th, 2009
Southwest cuts flights as losses mount
For more than 30 years, Southwest Airlines has experienced nonstop growth combined with unprecedented profits and a corporate culture that managed to avoid the contentious nature of relations with unions that characterize the industry. As 2009 progresses, however, the Dallas, Texas-based budget carrier is facing pressures that it has never encountered
by Jamie Barnett February 10th, 2009
Court rules airlines not overcharged for security
Most claims made by airlines that the government has been overcharging them for security by nearly $98 million annually since the 2001 terrorist attacks in the U.S. have been rejected by a federal court of appeals. A three-judge panel in Washington, D.C. stated earlier this week that although the Transportation
by Darren Robinson February 4th, 2009
Southwest Airlines negotiating over safety violation penalties
Southwest Airlines is continuing to negotiate with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regarding alleged safety violations, nearly four months after the airline’s deadline for paying a $10.2 million penalty imposed by regulators. Southwest is hoping to reduce the amount of the penalty, which had been proposed by the FAA when it
by Dave Bess January 1st, 2009
US airline traffic drops off in September
U.S. carriers saw 8.4 percent fewer passengers in September than in the same month in 2007, which represents a decrease of five million passengers, according to the latest statistics released by the U.S. Department of Transportation on Thursday – providing ...
by Dave Bess December 12th, 2008
Some airlines still adding new fees
Budget carrier AirTran Airways is charging passengers a $15 fee for checking a first bag, joining a long line of other airlines that have done the same. The new fee will be applied on travel from December 5. AirTran is the latest of the regional carriers to charge for
by Emily Welch November 14th, 2008
Southwest Airlines considers additional international flights
One of the few complaints heard on Southwest Airlines is that there aren’t more destinations served by the carrier, particularly places such as London and Paris. The addition of long-haul services isn’t going to happen overnight, but the popular carrier is taking its first steps into the international sector. Early
by Doug Smith November 12th, 2008
Reduced airfares to extend into 2009
Air travelers will have an extended opportunity to fly at reduced fares, until March 6 of 2009 on Southwest Airlines. The previous deadline was January 9. This extended schedule, featuring reduced fares, has forced most other major carriers in the U.S. ...
by Doug Smith August 26th, 2008
Southwest becoming busiest airline at southern California airports
By carefully hedging its fuel purchases, Southwest Airlines has managed to continue to show profit while its rivals are grounding flights. The budget carrier is on track this fall to become the busiest airline at LAX and also at three other airports in southern California – in the midst
by Andrew Bones July 26th, 2008
Airlines hedge against rising fuel costs
Southwest Airlines paid $1.98 per gallon for jet fuel during the first quarter of 2008. The same fuel cost American Airlines $2.73, and United $2.83 per gallon during the same time period. Southwest Airlines has been hedging fuel costs since 1999 ...
by Dave Smith July 1st, 2008
Fuel costs could double air fares
Air carriers may be forced to double their fares in the coming months if crude oil prices move above the $150 mark, commented industry analyst Michael Boyd late last week. In order to cover the fuel price increases, ticket prices would need to jump 80-100 per cent, he added. "As of
by Charlotte Fellows June 17th, 2008