Southwest Airlines
In its 51st year of service, Dallas-based Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) continues to differentiate itself from other air carriers with exemplary Customer Service delivered by nearly 54,000 Employees to a Customer base that topped 130...
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Southwest Airlines Takes Lead at Denver International Airport
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According to data from OAG Schedules Analyser, Southwest Airlines has more than doubled its departure capacity from Colorado's largest air gateway...
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Southwest Airlines set to Launch Low-Fare Link to Belize in Latin Growth
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The growth into Belize with regular flights to Philip S W Goldson International Airport in Belize City, will add a second destination in Central...
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What Are the World’s Top 20 Airlines? December 2014 Network Update
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We took a look at the top 20 airlines in the world by operating carrier, analysing the network capacity in December 2013 against the same month...
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Southwest Airlines Adds Costa Rica as Sixth International Market
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The proposed new route is due to launch on March 7, 2015 and Southwest Airlines has initially opened reservations for the first month of operations...
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WORLD ROUTES: One-To-One - Andrew Watterson, Southwest Airlines
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Southwest Airlines’ vice president for network planning and performance, Andrew Watterson, reveals to our sister magazine, Routes News, what...
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American Airlines and US Airways Merger Contributes to Higher Domestic US Fares
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United States domestic air travellers could face a summer of higher fares thanks to a reduction in airline capacity exacerbated by the US...
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AirTran to End Operations in December as Southwest Completes Network Integration
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AirTran Airways, initially formed as ValuJet in 1993, will operate its last scheduled flight on December 28, 2014 with AirTran Flight 001 (marketed...
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ROUTES AMERICAS STRATEGY SUMMIT: The Consolidators: In Search of Stability and Continuity
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Which airlines are leading the consolidation of the industry and who are seeking, through that, a measure of stability and rationality. How do...
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Love is in the Air in Dallas as Southwest Celebrates End of Wright Amendment Flight Restrictions
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US low-cost pioneer, Southwest Airlines, has announced the airline will offer new non-stop service to 15 domestic destinations from Dallas Love...
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JetBlue and Southwest Confirm Success in Bid for Washington Reagan National Slots
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US carriers JetBlue Airways and Southwest Airlines have both revealed that they have been successful in their bids to secure slots at Ronald...
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Southwest Reveals Initial International Network Plans
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US low-cost carrier will make its debut in the international market at the start of July 2014 with Aruba, The Bahamas, and Jamaica the first...
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Southwest Ends Operations at Branson, Key West and Jackson-Evers
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US low-cost carrier Southwest Airlines has announced it will close its operations at Branson Airport (BKG), Key West International Airport (EYW)...
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Southwest Expands Sillicon Valley Services
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US low-cost carrier Southwest Airlines is growing its operation at Mineta San José Airport by increasing frequencies on four of its...
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WORLD ROUTES: Virgin America Conducts Research into Serving St Maarten
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US carrier Virgin America is conducting market research on the Caribbean island of St Maarten as part of its long-term development plans....
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WORLD ROUTES: Southwest Boss Sees MAXimum Benefits from new Boeing Jet
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Airline executives come in all shapes and sizes, but Robert E. Jordan is one of the more approachable in the US airline industry. After...
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Where Does the Boeing 717 Fly? - October 2013 Network Update
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When Boeing acquired McDonnell Douglas the future of its MD-95 programme was in serious doubt. However, Boeing stuck with the project with...
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WORLD ROUTES: Southwest Eyes Scraps from Possible American – US Airways Merger
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US low-cost carrier, Southwest Airlines is neither “for or against” the planned American Airlines - US Airways merger, but is looking...
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WORLD ROUTES: Five Minutes with… John Kirby, Senior Director Planning, Southwest Airlines
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Q) What have been the most exciting recent developments at Southwest? A) “Two growth stories stand out for me: AirTran’s...
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Southwest Secures Reagan National Slot for Houston Hop
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US low-cost carrier Southwest Airlines has been awarded two within-perimeter slot exemptions at Washington Reagan National Airport by the US...
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AirTran to Bring Caribbean Links to Chicago Midway
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US low-cost carrier Southwest Airlines has revealed its wholly-owned subsidiary AirTran Airways will introduce flights from Chicago Midway to...