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Now SkyWest Airlines has announced Guaranteed Pilot Interviews with Delta, United, Alaska, and most recently Southwest Airlines, for pilots to upgrade to captain for a two-year period.
Jan 1, 2022 | globenewswire.comSouthwest Airlines launches direct flight Sunday
Southwest Airlines launched its new direct flight Sunday from San Antonio International Airport to Will Rogers World Airport in Oklahoma City.
Jan 1, 2022 | ksat.comSouthwest Airlines had issues with flight delays and cancellations on Apr 2nd 22'.
Southwest Airlines apologized to customers for flight delays and cancellations on Saturday.
Jan 1, 2022 | yahoo.comFrontier Airlines identified as competitor of Southwest Airlines
Southwest is Frontier's only competitor on the route but by the time Frontier begins flights, the low-cost carrier will only operate once-weekly flights between the two cities, according to Cirium data.
Jan 1, 2020 | businessinsider.comSouthwest Airlines receives financing of $1B in grant
Southwest has received a $929 million grant from the Federal Transit Administration.
Jan 1, 2021 | startribune.comSouthwest Airlines has issues with fake account
But Southwest said that deal wasn't real and was posted by a fake account.
Jan 1, 2022 | kvue.comSouthwest Airlines files suit against Colorado Business Group
Southwest Airlines is suing the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment in federal court, claiming the state’s new sick leave law “imposes a pervasive and comprehensive paid sick leave scheme on employers.”
Jan 1, 2022 | coloradosun.comSouthwest Airlines launches nonstop route, adding daily year-round service to San Jose
Southwest Airlines has announced yet another nonstop route, adding daily year-round service to San Jose from Palm Springs.
Jan 1, 2022 | ukenreport.comSouthwest Airlines launched Wanna Get Away® on Jan 1st 96'.
In 1996, Southwest coined the phrase “Wanna Get Away®” to highlight the Company’s expansion and create humorous moments relevant to its Customers within its marketing.
Jan 1, 2022 | bestofbusinesstoday.comSouthwest Airlines will launch two new nonstop routes for this upcoming winter season on Mar 8th 23'.
Southwest Airlines (WN) announced the addition of two new nonstop routes for this upcoming winter season as it extends its flight schedule through March 8, 2023.
Jan 1, 2022 | airwaysmag.comSouthwest Airlines launches weekly nonstop flights from Long Beach Airport
Southwest Airlines today announced that it will launch weekly nonstop flights from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) on a seasonal basis from January 8 through the end of March 2023, just in time for Mardi Gras season.
Jan 1, 2022 | longbeachlocalnews.comSouthwest Airlines launches fare class
Southwest Airlines has launched a new fare class that will allow passengers to transfer their flight credits to other travelers.
Jan 1, 2022 | tripononline.comSouthwest Airlines will launch self-service tool for TMCs on Aug 24th 22'.
Southwest Airlines will launch a new self-service tool for TMCs and corporate travel buyers on Aug. 24.
Jan 1, 2022 | dutyfreeinformation.comSouthwest Airlines launches nonstop flights during this travel season
To accommodate this, Southwest is rolling out new nonstop flights during this travel season to popular destinations in Mexico and the U.S. From March 9 through April 10, the airliner will operate nonstop service to 20 destinations.
Sep 9, 2022 | mysanantonio.comSouthwest Airlines partners with Guitar Center, Inc.
Southwest Airlines partnered with Guitar Center to bring the happiness project to life, and the ukulele—perhaps the one instrument that has been the soundtrack to the island—was chosen to be its in-flight entertainment this time around.
Sep 19, 2022 | maconsultancycardiff.comSouthwest Airlines launches inter-island flights to Hilo
* Southwest Airlines announced they’ll be adding inter-island flights to Hilo, but haven’t…
Sep 22, 2022 | govisithawaii.comSouthwest Airlines launches Mitchel MU40 Soprano ukuleles
To celebrate the partnership, Southwest Airlines and Guitar Center have also launched a contest for a chance to win round trip air travel on Southwest for a winner and a guest, and two Mitchel MU40 Soprano ukuleles.
Sep 18, 2022 | guitar.comSouthwest Airlines increased headcount by 15700 on Jan 1st 22'.
Here are just a few of the things the airline has done to prepare for the upcoming season of holiday travel: To support operational performance and reliability, Southwest hired more than 15,700 new Employees in 2022.
Nov 14, 2022 | swamedia.comSouthwest Airlines increased headcount by 14500 on Jan 1st 22'.
Southwest hired more than 14,500 additional employees in 2022 to support operational performance and dependability.
Nov 15, 2022 | thedope.newsVisit Tampa Bay partners with Southwest Airlines
Visit Tampa Bay, which markets the city and region as a tourism destination, partnered with Southwest Airlines to invite every resident of the Midwestern town (with a population of about 100) to the bay area for the holidays.
Dec 6, 2022 | tampaairport.comSouthwest Airlines partners with The Rocky Mountain Institute
Carriers including American and Southwest are teaming up with a group of other aviation companies and the Rocky Mountain Institute to try to get a handle on the contrail problem.
Dec 8, 2022 | fltimes.comSouthwest Airlines will launch pilot program on Jan 1st 23'.
To combat this issue, Southwest is launching a pilot program in 2023 where families can congregate at the gate in a predesignated area and then pre-board before the start of the normal boarding process.
Dec 13, 2022 | tinybeans.comSouthwest Airlines launched pilot for flights departing Atlanta on Nov 16th 22'.
Southwest first announced this pilot for flights departing Atlanta (ATL) last month during a media day event, Travel Weekly reports.
Dec 16, 2022 | thriftytraveler.comSouthwest Airlines launched seasonal service on Saturdays on Jul 15th 22'.
On July 15, Southwest also will launch new seasonal service on Saturdays between Long Beach, Calif. and Orlando.
Dec 18, 2022 | travelandleisure.comSouthwest Airlines launched summer schedule for BWI on Jun 21st 19'.
Southwest Airlines, the airline with by far the most departures and arrivals at BWI Marshall Airport, has released its summer schedule for BWI and it will be operating slightly more flights that it was in summer 2019.
Dec 20, 2022 | wtop.comSouthwest Airlines launches daily nonstop route between Milwaukee Mitchell international Airport and Sarasota
Southwest Airlines will add a new daily nonstop route between Milwaukee Mitchell international Airport and Sarasota, Florida, in the spring, the airport said Monday.
Dec 11, 2022 | sarasotaedu.comSouthwest Airlines hires Christa Lucas as Vice President Governmental Affairs
Southwest ® welcomes onboard Christa Lucas as Vice President Governmental Affairs.
Mar 15, 2022 | swamedia.comSouthwest Airlines launches updated flight tracker, new movies on the inflight entertainment portal, and new alcoholic refreshments 4
Southwest also announced plans to enhance its Customer Experience with upgraded WiFi 3, updated flight tracker, new movies on the inflight entertainment portal, and new alcoholic refreshments 4, as well as new online self-service options.
Jun 7, 2022 | swamedia.comSouthwest Airlines recognized as one of America's Best Employers for Diversity in 2022
For the fifth consecutive year, Forbes named Southwest Airlines® as one of America's Best Employers for Diversity in 2022.
Feb 18, 2022 | swamedia.comSouthwest Airlines launched series of planned upgrades to the travel experience, including enhanced WiFi on Jan 1st 22'.
This year, Southwest introduced a series of planned upgrades to the travel experience, including enhanced WiFi, 4 new in-seat power, larger overhead bins, Upgraded Boarding self-service, as well as additional new self-service capabilities and onboard products designed to enhance the value of traveling with Southwest and simplify the overall travel experience.
Oct 10, 2022 | swamedia.com