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Southwest Airlines to implement new seating policy in 2026 and plus-size travellers will have to pay double for two seats.

There were 56 new 52-week highs on the NYSE on Tuesday. Two of them were Southwest Airlines and TJX Companies. While both are flying high heading into the new year, only one is worth owning in 2026 and beyond.

The airline canceled 17,000 flights and stranded more than 2 million travelers during a storm in 2022

Traveling can be thrilling, but nothing kills excitement faster than a canceled flight. The anxiety of being stranded, the scrambling for alternative routes, and the inevitable stress of contacting customer service can turn even the most adventurous trip into a nightmare. Some airlines, however, have built a reputation for reliability…

Airline is also ending its open seating policy less than a year after it ended its free checked bag service

A Southwest Airlines passenger caused a viral meltdown at Denver Airport over a delayed flight, with TikTok users alleging she had previously behaved disruptively on another flight.

A Southwest Airlines passenger was left stunned after discovering what her seatmate wrote about her in his journal. In the TikTok, which has amassed 1.8 million views, the Nashville-based user (@kenzshann) shared a slideshow.

US airlines face widespread flight cancellations as the Trump administration orders reductions amid a government shutdown.

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