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Southwest Airlines is trying a new boarding procedure in the Bay Area. Will it help?

Southwest Airlines has very quietly introduced an alternative boarding procedure at a handful of markets the carrier serves on the West Coast, including San Jose. But don’t look for the procedure to be rolled out ever at the low-fare carrier’s larges.....»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsNov 8th, 2018

Southwest Airlines just announced 5 new routes to new destinations on the West Coast from across the US - here"s the full list

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Category: personnelSource: nytJan 23rd, 2021

With Washington on edge, United, Delta, Alaska airlines ban guns in luggage on DC flights

Airlines and airports say they are stepping up security before next week’s presidential inauguration, with Delta, United and Alaska saying they will prohibit passengers flying to the Washington area from puttin.....»»

Category: topSource: chicagotribuneJan 14th, 2021

Tony Zhang Says Southwest Airlines Ready For Bullish Options Trade

On CNBC's "Options Action," Tony Zhang of OptionsPlay said Southwest Airlines Co (NYSE: LUV) will be the airline that best weathers the COVID-19 storm among the major airlines. read more.....»»

Category: blogSource: benzingaJan 10th, 2021

United Airlines executive lands at JPMorgan Chase, overseeing West

The executive will leverage her extensive network in the Bay Area to strengthen the bank's ties to local communities in the West......»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsJan 5th, 2021

United Airlines executive lands at JPMorgan Chase

JPMorgan Chase Bank said Monday that United Airlines’ Melinda Yee Franklin, often the face of the carrier in the Bay Area, will join the bank in the newly created role of West region executive for community engagement, based in San Francisco......»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsJan 4th, 2021

Southwest Airlines — after exec"s criticism — makes deal with Sabre

Southwest Airlines recently came to an agreement with Sabre — even after some blunt comments last year about the software company by the president of the airline. The firms have come to terms on a full participation distribution deal that en.....»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsJan 4th, 2021

Raleigh"s McConnell Golf adds courses in southwest Virginia (Gallery)

McConnell Golf of Raleigh has closed out 2020 by acquiring two courses located in the Smith Mountain Lake area of southwest Virginia, not far from Roanoke......»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsDec 31st, 2020

Federal aid for airlines means Southwest won"t reduce workforce as previously planned, Bloomberg reports

Southwest Airlines won’t be cutting jobs and wages as it had previously announced, due to President Donald Trump signing the $900 billion stimulus bill Dec. 27, Chairman and CEO Gary Kelly told employees in an email, Bloomberg reported. Kelly sent th.....»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsDec 29th, 2020

Southwest pulls threat of furloughs after relief bill signed

Southwest Airlines is lifting the threat of furloughs or pay cuts for thousands of workers now that U.S. airlines will get up to $15 billion more in t.....»»

Category: topSource: chicagotribuneDec 28th, 2020

The FAA ignored safety issues ahead of deadly crashes, cozied up with companies it was supposed to regulate, and retaliated against whistleblowers, according to an explosive congressional investigation

The report also found the FAA and Boeing rigged tests meant to determine if the 737 MAX was safe to fly again. A number of grounded Southwest Airlines B.....»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderDec 19th, 2020

Southwest Airlines stock falls after November load factor miss, raised daily cash burn outlook

Shares of Southwest Airlines Co. fell 1.2% in premarket trading Wednesday, after the air carrier said November load factor came in below previous expectations and raised its fourth-quarter estimate for av.....»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchDec 17th, 2020

Southwest Airlines to add Fresno, Santa Barbara airports to network map

Southwest often boasts it is the largest carrier in California, and the airline will fly to 13 destinations within the state when these two new airports come online next year......»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsDec 16th, 2020

Southwest Airlines adds 2 new destinations in California

Southwest often boasts it is the largest carrier in California, and the airline will fly to 13 destinations within the state when these two new airports come online next year......»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsDec 16th, 2020

Southwest Airlines Nov. operating revenue down 63% from a year ago vs. previous est. down 60%-65%

This is a Real-time headline. These are breaking news, delivered the minute it happens, delivered ticker-tape style. Visit www.marketwatch.com or the quote page for more information about this breaking news......»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchDec 16th, 2020

Southwest Airlines sees Dec. load factor 60%-65% vs. previous estimate 60%-70%

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Category: topSource: marketwatchDec 16th, 2020

Southwest Airlines raises Q4 ave. daily cash burn est. to $12 mln from $10 mln-$11 mln

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Category: topSource: marketwatchDec 16th, 2020

Airline industry not likely to recover for at least a year: Southwest CEO

The airline industry is not likely to recover to pre-coronavirus levels for at least the next six to 12 months, Southwest Airlines Co Chief Executive Officer Gary Kelly said on Thursday......»»

Category: topSource: reutersMay 15th, 2020

Southwest Airlines to offer employees separation packages as it tries to reduce headcount

Southwest Airlines is looking for ways to voluntarily reduce its headcount as demand remains low......»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsMay 14th, 2020

Uber, Lyft, airlines add face mask rules, but enforcement is tricky

American Airlines has told pilots that gate agents may deny passengers from boarding if they aren't wearing a mask but it do.....»»

Category: topSource: chicagotribuneMay 14th, 2020

BOC Aviation scoops up deals with airlines in sector"s biggest crisis

Armed with strong funding, Asian lessor BOC Aviation has struck an estimated $5.5 billion of deals with carriers including Southwest and United Airlines to buy and lease back aircraft as the sector faces its deepest ever crisis......»»

Category: topSource: reutersMay 12th, 2020