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Southwest Airlines mocks Mavericks for Luka Doncic trade
Southwest Airlines is starting to make people pay for checked bags on flights, and it took the occasion to mock the mavericks for trading Luka Doncic.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 14 -
Frontier Airlines offers free checked bags promotion in swipe at Southwest
Frontier Airlines took a swipe at Southwest Airlines’ plan to start charging for seat assignments and checked luggage by doing the opposite.NBC News - Mar. 18 -
Southwest Airlines to start charging for checked bags
On May 28, Southwest Airlines will start charging most of its customers for checked bags for the first time in its history. Flyers who are part of the company's A-List Preferred program and those ...CBS News - Mar. 11 -
Southwest Airlines will charge to check bags for the first time, launch basic economy tickets
It’s happening: Southwest Airlines will start charging passengers to check bags for the first time.NBC News - Mar. 11 -
Why Southwest Airlines is changing its checked bag policy
Southwest Airlines is changing its "bags fly free" policy in hopes of attracting customers to sign up for the Southwest-branded credit card. CBS News' Janet Shamlian reports.CBS News - Mar. 11 -
Southwest Airlines ending free checked bags policy for many passengers
Southwest Airlines is ending its free checked bags policy for many passengers. Some experts think customer loyalty could suffer.CBS News - Mar. 11 -
Bags fly free no more: Southwest Airlines to end free checked luggage policy
Southwest Airlines will no longer allow bags to fly free. The airline announced Tuesday it will begin charging some customers who check baggage in May.The Hill - Mar. 11 -
Southwest Airlines to start charging for checked bags for the first time
In a major policy shift, Southwest Airlines will begin charging for some checked bags starting May 28. This marks the first time in the airline's 54-year history that passengers will face baggage ...CBS News - Mar. 11 -
Amtrak Just Responded to Southwest Airlines’ Unpopular Change and It’s Brilliant
Southwest stirred up feelings about its new bag fee policies. Amtrak seized the moment.Inc. - Mar. 12 -
Goodbye to 'bags fly free' on Southwest Airlines, the last freebie in America
Southwest's customer-focused business model won it a loyal following during its half-century of flying.CNBC - Mar. 15 -
Frontier Airlines offers free checked bags promotion in swipe at Southwest
Budget carrier Frontier Airlines is offering free checked luggage and economy bundles that come with seat assignments and carry-on bags.CNBC - Mar. 18 -
Details on changes to Southwest's checked bags policy
Southwest Airlines is set to begin charging customers for checked bags, the last major airline to tack on baggage fees for most passengers. Hannah Towey, associate editor for Conde Nast Traveler, ...CBS News - Mar. 12 -
Southwest Airlines Just Announced an End to Its Most Beloved Perk. It’s Truly the End of an Era
After five decades, the airline is eliminating free checked bags for most passengers.Inc. - Mar. 11 -
Southwest Airlines will charge to check bags for the first time, launch basic economy tickets
Southwest is getting rid of its policy for free checked bags, ending a more than 50-year perk.CNBC - Mar. 11 -
Southwest Airlines as we know it is over. Here's what's changing, from bag fees to basic economy
Southwest will start charging customers to check bags, launch basic economy tickets in a bid to drive up revenue.CNBC - Mar. 12 -
Here’s how ‘DOGE’ cuts, safety fears and a slowing economy are combining to hurt airlines
American Airlines now sees a much bigger Q1 loss, and Southwest said less government travel hurt revenue.MarketWatch - Mar. 11 -
Spirit Airlines, fresh from bankruptcy, is ready to take on the new Southwest, CEO says
Spirit Airlines is out of bankruptcy, hitting its target to emerge in the first quarter, after a crippling few years.NBC News - Mar. 13 -
Spirit Airlines, fresh from bankruptcy, is ready to take on the new Southwest, CEO says
Spirit Airlines emerged from Chapter 11 bankruptcy this week, meeting its target to exit in the first quarter.CNBC - Mar. 13 -
Southwest plane nearly takes off from taxiway at Florida airport
A Southwest Airlines flight almost took off from a taxiway — rather than a runway — at a central Florida airport on Thursday before an air traffic controller stopped the plane, officials said.The Hill - 6d -
Southwest flight tried to take off from Florida taxiway after crew mistook it for runway
A Southwest Airlines flight nearly took off from a Florida taxiway on Thursday before an air traffic controller stopped the potentially dangerous departure, officials said.NBC News - Mar. 20 -
US airlines’ warnings of lower demand cast shadow over economic outlook
American, Delta and Southwest trim financial guidance on corporate and consumer softnessFinancial Times - Mar. 11 -
Southwest Airlines Will Begin Charging for Checked Bags, Ending a Beloved Policy
Customers with the highest loyalty status will be spared from the fee, but others will have to pay for checked bags for flights booked from May 28.The New York Times - Mar. 11 -
Goodbye to 'bags fly free' on Southwest Airlines, the last freebie in America
Almost nothing is guaranteed in life.NBC News - Mar. 15 -
Southwest Airlines Gave Up Its Most-Loved Perk. Another Airline Just Said, ‘Hey, Thanks. We’ll Take That!’
Can you throw a drowning competitor both ends of a rope?Inc. - Mar. 19 -
WATCH: Southwest plane aborts takeoff after mistaking taxiway for runway
The latest aviation incident, this time in Orlando, comes as authorities are revealing what they say happened during a fiery crash landing of a Delta Airlines jet in Toronto last month.ABC News - 6d -
Delta, Southwest, American Airlines Cut Forecasts, an Early Alarm About Consumer Spending
The revised revenue projections suggest that flagging economic confidence has started to hurt travel, which can be an indicator for other industries.The New York Times - Mar. 11 -
Southwest Airlines Just Broke the $5 Chicken Rule, and There Goes What Once Made It Great
No matter what your business is, you should sell $5 chickens.Inc. - Mar. 15 -
Southwest Airlines Just Made a Bunch More Changes, and This Time They’re Actually Smart
There’s only one thing worse than changing your business model: changing it halfway.Inc. - 3d -
Diamonds and pearls: Who are top softball players in Southwest Ohio ahead of this season?
Here are the top softball players in Southwest Ohio ahead of the 2025 season.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 20 -
Who are the top 10 softball teams in Southwest Ohio this season?
These Southwest Ohio softball teams will be at the forefront of exciting conference races and deep postseason runs in 2025.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Landslide in southwest Colombia kills 1 and leaves 3 missing
Officials in Colombia say at least one person has died and three other people are missing after heavy rains unleashed a landslide in the country's southwest regionABC News - Mar. 8 -
In a swipe at Southwest, Frontier is offering free checked bags for a limited time
Let down by the end of Southwest's free checked luggage move? Frontier is hoping to entice you onto their planes with a new limited-time deal.The Hill - Mar. 18 -
Major US airlines warn demand is slowing
In addition to two major crashes, airlines point to the uncertain economic future, plummeting government travel and reductions to corporate travel.ABC News - Mar. 11 -
Airline CEOs warn domestic travel demand is slowing
Airline CEOs say economic uncertainty and a drop in government travel is driving down domestic travel demand.CNBC - Mar. 11 -
Airline earnings face bumpy ride amid first-quarter ‘parade of horribles’
TD Cowen analysts expect airline stocks to remain volatile.MarketWatch - Mar. 12 -
Airlines Scramble to Rebook Travelers After Canceling Heathrow Flights
About 80 airlines operate at the airport, London’s busiest travel hub.The New York Times - 6d -
Southwest’s stock is on a roll. This analyst explains why he’s no longer bearish.
Melius Research no longer recommends that investors sell Southwest’s stock, saying the air carrier has done enough — including adding bag fees and cutting jobs — to turn a corner.MarketWatch - Mar. 20 -
United Airlines Raises Price of Club Lounge Memberships
As airport lounges see increasing demand, United Airlines is changing how travelers can access its lounges, raising prices and cutting the amenities.The New York Times - 3d -
US-Canada airline bookings plummet 70 percent: Report
Airline bookings between the U.S. and Canada are down by 70 percent compared to the same time last year, according to the aviation analytics company OAG. According to new data, airline capacity has ...The Hill - 7h -
American Airlines passengers on plane erupting in flames
An American Airlines flight caught fire at the Denver Airport in Colorado on Thursday, after making an emergency landing due to engine problems. Everyone made it out alive, but some passengers were ...CBS News - Mar. 14
