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Plus-Size Passengers Forced to Pay Double After Popular Airline Revamps Seating Policy

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

International Business Times UK

Southwest Airlines and TJX Hit New 52-Week Highs: Which Is More Likely to Fly Higher in 2026 and beyond?

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.

Barchart

Meetings are not work, says Southwest Airlines CEO—and he’s taking action, by blocking his calendar every afternoon from Wednesday to Friday

Southwest Airlines CEO Bob Jordan says too many execs mistake packed calendars for productivity. He’s found a “crazy” solution.

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Southwest Airlines will bring 2,000 new jobs to Austin as city works to expand crowded airport

Austin and the state offered the Dallas-based airline a package of economic incentives totaling $19.5 million to locate a new crew base at Austin’s airport.

The Texas Tribune

The Department of Transportation is paying an airline for being more timely. It could improve flying for all

Southwest Airlines owed $140 million after canceling 17,000 flights during the 2022 snowstorm

The Independent UK

Southwest Airlines Gets $11 Million Fine Waiver By Trump Administration Over 2022 Holiday Travel Crisis

The Trump administration has decided to waive an $11 million fine that was levied on Southwest Airlines Co (NYSE:LUV) in connection with a holiday travel crisis in 2022.

Benzinga

The DOT is paying an airline for being more timely. It could help improve air travel for all

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

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8 Airlines That Rarely Cancel Flights (and Treat Passengers Right)

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…

Everybody Loves Your Money

New Southwest Airlines policy could be costly for plus-size travelers

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

The Independent UK

Airport Meltdown: Southwest Passenger Screams At Staff Over Delay — Same Person Reportedly Booted From Another Flight

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.

International Business Times UK

‘This sounds like a doctor visit report’: Southwest Airlines passenger catches seatmate writing journal entry. Then she sees what he says about her

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.

The Mary Sue

US Flight Cancellations Mount as Trump Administration Orders Reductions Nationwide

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

International Business Times

Federal judge issues permanent ban on deployment of national guard troops in Portland – as it happened

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The Guardian - US

The Best (and Worst) Airlines for Flight Delays and Cancellations in 2026

Which airlines should you book and which should you avoid if you want to make it to your destination on time this year?

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Are Wall Street Analysts Predicting Southwest Airlines Stock Will Climb or Sink?

Southwest Airlines has underperformed the broader market over the past year, and analysts are cautious about the stock’s prospects.

Benzinga

3 Airline Stocks To Buy On The Dip

Over three weeks in, the federal government shutdown is closing in on the longest shutdown in history, catching up to the 34-day run of December 2019.

The Independent UK

Former airline pilot reveals why swapping to an empty seat before take-off is dangerous

Although tempting - especially if cramped in economy - the veteran pilot advises against making a switch

The Independent UK

Delta flight attendant dresses down Southwest Airlines gate agent as they go at each other in viral video: ‘Ghetto’

Viewers were left split over whose side to take in the viral footage

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What to Expect From Southwest Airlines’ Q3 2025 Earnings Report

Southwest Airlines is set to release its third-quarter results by the end of this month, and analysts expect a massive drop in profitability.

MarketBeat

3 Travel Stocks to Watch Heading Into the Holidays

Travel and entertainment spending is expected to increase this holiday season; here are three travel stocks offering opportunities for investors

MarketBeat

Are Airline Stocks Ready for Takeoff After a Turbulent 2025?

Airline stocks faced fuel, labor, and demand headwinds this summer, but select carriers may be set for a rebound as rate cuts and demand recovery take hold

Barchart

Is Southwest Airlines Stock Outperforming the Dow?

While Southwest Airlines has outpaced the Dow over the past 52 weeks, it has underperformed in recent months, and analysts remain cautious about the stock’s prospects.

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I Used ChatGPT To Help Buy My Plane Ticket: Here’s How Much I Saved

Here's how much I saved when I asked ChatGPT to help me buy my plane ticket.

The Independent UK

Southwest plane leaving Hollywood forced to divert and land in nearby Los Angeles after engine failure

‘Nothing is more important to Southwest than the Safety of our Customers and Employees,’ the airline said

The Independent UK

Southwest Airlines introduces new security barriers on aircraft

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