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Southwest Airlines customers are being warned about another potential holiday meltdown.
 - Southwest Airlines pilot shares a warning for passengers
Southwest Airlines pilot shares a warning for passengers
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A Southwest Airlines passenger has been taken to a hospital for an evaluation after he opened the plane’s emergency exit hatch and exited onto the plane's wing ... Show more
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About 2.7 million people were expected to board flights on Wednesday ...
 - Thanksgiving travel kicks off with snowy weather looming over Northeast
Thanksgiving travel kicks off with snowy weather looming over Northeast
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Air travelers just made history. The TSA screened just over 2.9 million passengers on Sunday, surpassing the previous record of 2.88 million set on June 30 ... Show more
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The airline sits in between budget carriers like Spirit and Frontier and full-fare carriers like Delta, United ...
 - Southwest Airlines trying massive customer perk
Southwest Airlines trying massive customer perk
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Airlines have struggled for decades with the best way to board planes so that seconds can be ...
 - Will the new United Airlines boarding process survive Thanksgiving?
Will the new United Airlines boarding process survive Thanksgiving?
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Cultural elements shape not only external perceptions but also internal dynamics.
 - How Southwest Airlines and Zappos Crafted a Legacy
How Southwest Airlines and Zappos Crafted a Legacy
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Buy Southwest Rapid Rewards Points For 50% Off (1.5 Cents Per Point): Southwest Airlines is selling Rapid Rewards points with up to a 50% discount ...
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A record number of holiday travelers is expected to board flights Sunday, according to experts. The Transportation Security ...
 - Sunday air travel could set record
Sunday air travel could set record
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Southwest Airlines stock has tumbled in recent months but Wall Street only seems to be ...
 - Southwest Airlines Stock Gets a Downgrade. The Case for a Painful Reset.
Southwest Airlines Stock Gets a Downgrade. The Case for a Painful Reset.
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Southwest Airlines is planning several flights in the direct and partial paths of the 2024 ...
 - Watch the 2024 solar eclipse from these Southwest Airlines flights
Watch the 2024 solar eclipse from these Southwest Airlines flights
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Passengers said the cabin seemed "noisier and colder than they were used to ...
 - Crew aboard a U.S.-bound plane discovered a missing window pane at 13,000 feet
Crew aboard a U.S.-bound plane discovered a missing window pane at 13,000 feet
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A major blizzard set off a series of issues last year that forced the ...
 - Southwest Airlines says it's ready for the holidays after its meltdown last December
Southwest Airlines says it's ready for the holidays after its meltdown last December
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The man appeared to be having a mental health emergency and was incoherent ...
 - Southwest Passenger Hospitalized After Allegedly Climbing Out On Parked Plane's Wing
Southwest Passenger Hospitalized After Allegedly Climbing Out On Parked Plane's Wing
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The airline has addressed a lot of the problems that led to last year’s meltdown ...
 - Why Southwest Airlines faces a second holiday meltdown
Why Southwest Airlines faces a second holiday meltdown
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Andrew Watterson knows the cost of flight disruptions.
 - Southwest, other US airlines face holiday travel test after 2022 blizzard
Southwest, other US airlines face holiday travel test after 2022 blizzard
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Thanksgiving will be a test to see how the aviation industry handles the year-end holidays while still ...
 - Airlines brace for record Thanksgiving air travel
Airlines brace for record Thanksgiving air travel
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No airline is immune to potential chaos this yearend—and your flight will have at least a 1 in 5 ...
 - Four Ways to Get Ahead of Flight Delays This Holiday Season
Four Ways to Get Ahead of Flight Delays This Holiday Season
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Which areas of Europe are most likely to be impacted by a volcanic ash cloud? ...
 - Iceland’s Volcano Could Impact Travel ‘Over The Coming Weeks’ In Europe
Iceland’s Volcano Could Impact Travel ‘Over The Coming Weeks’ In Europe
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Airlines should back off their skiplagging crusades and focus on delivering greater value and transparency.
 - Airlines, stop persecuting skiplaggers
Airlines, stop persecuting skiplaggers
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Among the tips: Plan to leave for the airport early, don't check luggage and be ...
Record-breaking Thanksgiving volume predicted at airports - How to cope
Record-breaking Thanksgiving volume predicted at airports
How to cope
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Southwest is devaluing Rapid Rewards as of 2024, as more points will be required for awards ...
 - Southwest Points Will Be Worth Less In 2024
Southwest Points Will Be Worth Less In 2024
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Wild video captured a woman shouting that she was being “human trafficked” on a plane ...
 - Wild video shows airline passenger yelling about being 'human trafficked'
Wild video shows airline passenger yelling about being 'human trafficked'
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The airline said it is "gathering more details" about the video "so that we can address ...
 - American Airlines Speaks Out After 'Deeply Concerning' Wheelchair Video
American Airlines Speaks Out After 'Deeply Concerning' Wheelchair Video
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Passengers need to be worried about potential travel disruptions even though barriers to strikes ...
 - Southwest and American Airlines workers take key strike steps
Southwest and American Airlines workers take key strike steps
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Johan Lundgren wanted to be a professional musician. After that didn't work out ...
 - He wanted to be a trombone player, but ended up the CEO of a major airline
He wanted to be a trombone player, but ended up the CEO of a major airline
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Here's what you should know before you fly on Thanksgiving out of Dallas airports.
 - Here are the busiest days at Dallas airports over Thanksgiving
Here are the busiest days at Dallas airports over Thanksgiving
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Quick Glance: Air Travel: Regulation and Competition
  • Airlines competed for passengers based on service quality when plane ticket prices were strictly regulated.

  • The Civil Aeronautics Board allocated flight routes and regulated prices to ensure competition among airlines.

  • Price regulation led to a competition among airlines for the best service quality to attract customers.

  • Deregulation of airlines in 1978 resulted in increased competition and price cuts on heavily trafficked routes.
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Airlines have cut fares on many routes to fill seats as capacity rises during the ...
 - $29 flights are back as airlines race to fill seats in the off-season
$29 flights are back as airlines race to fill seats in the off-season
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Southwest ordered 108 more 737 MAX 7s, the smallest model in Boeing's MAX family ...
 - Southwest places big order for Boeing’s MAX 7 before FAA approval
Southwest places big order for Boeing’s MAX 7 before FAA approval
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Southwest CEO Bob Jordan said the Love Field carrier is looking to ...
 - You could soon fly Southwest out of DFW Airport. Sides are in talks over ‘modest’ service
You could soon fly Southwest out of DFW Airport. Sides are in talks over ‘modest’ service
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The airline has made a move designed to improve the travel experience for its customers which could ...
 - Southwest Airlines moves its international hub to Orlando
Southwest Airlines moves its international hub to Orlando
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One in-flight trick may be a symptom of labor frustrations.
 - American Airlines passengers find new way attendants avoid them
American Airlines passengers find new way attendants avoid them
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Southwest Airlines pilots are still without a new contract ahead of the winter holidays.
 - Southwest Airlines pilots still without contract ahead of holidays
Southwest Airlines pilots still without contract ahead of holidays
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The North Texas-based carrier added 20% more seats for holiday/winter ...
 - Traveling for holidays? American Airlines adds more international flights from DFW Airport
Traveling for holidays? American Airlines adds more international flights from DFW Airport
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The company faces an issue that could make the Southwest Airlines holiday meltdown look minor in comparison.
 - American Airlines flight attendants ready to strike
American Airlines flight attendants ready to strike
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Southwest Airlines has talked with DFW International Airport about adding a “modest presence” ...
 - Southwest Airlines in talks for ‘modest presence’ at DFW Airport
Southwest Airlines in talks for ‘modest presence’ at DFW Airport
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Southwest Airlines hat 108 Boeing 737-7 in Auftrag gegeben und damit ihren Auftragsbestand ...
 - Kurz vor der Zertifizierung bestellt Southwest 108 zusätzliche 737-7
Kurz vor der Zertifizierung bestellt Southwest 108 zusätzliche 737-7
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The airline exposes itself to customers taking advantage of its unique boarding process.
 - Travel expert exposes Southwest Airlines boarding problem
Travel expert exposes Southwest Airlines boarding problem
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Southwest Airlines will begin operating daily nonstop service to Nashville ...
 - Southwest to add Nashville daily nonstops from Eppley Airfield next year
Southwest to add Nashville daily nonstops from Eppley Airfield next year
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Apart from safety reasons, seat-switching is one of the easiest ways to get into ...
Switching seats on a flight is tricky, annoying - Why everyone needs to stay put
Switching seats on a flight is tricky, annoying
Why everyone needs to stay put
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Air travel is getting worse, judging from the number of U.S. consumer complaints ...
 - Judging from the level of U.S. consumer complaints, air travel is getting worse
Judging from the level of U.S. consumer complaints, air travel is getting worse
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Southwest is offering increased welcome bonuses on all three personal credit cards ...
 - Southwest Priority, Premier and Plus cards now offer generous bonuses
Southwest Priority, Premier and Plus cards now offer generous bonuses
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Apart from airplane safety, changing seats is one of the easiest ways to get into a no-win confrontation with a fellow ...
 - Why you shouldn’t switch plane seats
Why you shouldn’t switch plane seats
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United flights will soon allow window-seat passengers in economy class onto the plane before their ...
 - United’s new boarding system is a win for window-seat lovers
United’s new boarding system is a win for window-seat lovers
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Southwest Airlines Co. is slowing growth plans for next year to better match moderating travel ...
 - Southwest Airlines to Slow 2024 Growth as Travel Demand Eases
Southwest Airlines to Slow 2024 Growth as Travel Demand Eases
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Southwest Airlines has reiterated its commitment to the “core ...
 - Another airline hits back against Delta’s rewards program changes by promising better option
Another airline hits back against Delta’s rewards program changes by promising better option
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Southwest Airlines is bracing itself for a fine from the US government for last year’s ...
 - Southwest Airlines says it expects to be fined for last winter’s meltdown
Southwest Airlines says it expects to be fined for last winter’s meltdown
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✈️5️⃣0️⃣ From the gate to the plane, your luggage takes a long ride before it leaves the ground. See where it goes through DFW Airport ... Show more
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Starting October 26, United says that after the initial boarding groups enter ...
New United plan for economy class boarding - Window seats first, aisle seats last
New United plan for economy class boarding
Window seats first, aisle seats last
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Director of Department of Aviation Patrick Carreno presented recommendations to Dallas City ...
 - Residents near Love Field call on City Council to minimize noise
Residents near Love Field call on City Council to minimize noise
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America First Legal, a conservative group aligned with former President Donald ...
 - Stephen Miller’s AFL Targets American, United, Southwest in Latest DEI Attack
Stephen Miller’s AFL Targets American, United, Southwest in Latest DEI Attack
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Southwest Airlines flight attendants and the Dallas-based carrier have a tentative ...
 - Southwest Airlines, flight attendants reach tentative deal on new contract
Southwest Airlines, flight attendants reach tentative deal on new contract
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Passengers will want to know about the new feature.
 - American Airlines makes a big change for business travelers
American Airlines makes a big change for business travelers
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The airline which has made free checked bags a major part of its marketing now has a new offer for passengers.
 - Southwest Airlines adds baggage tracking option
Southwest Airlines adds baggage tracking option
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Southwest Airlines Co. said it has forged a two-decade agreement to buy as much as 680 million gallons ...
 - Southwest Inks 20-Year Jet Fuel Deal in Quest to Go Green
Southwest Inks 20-Year Jet Fuel Deal in Quest to Go Green
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