The airline said it was pleased to have reached a “consumer-friendly agreement.” December 18, 2023, 5:00 a.m. ET • 4 min reading The U.S. Department of Transportation said Monday that Southwest Airlines has been fined a record $140 million for its operational collapse during the 2022 leisure travel season. The civil penalty imposed on the … [Read more…]
CNN – Southwest Airlines’ long-standing “customer of size” policy is generating new conversation thanks to viral TikTok videos and media coverage of efforts to pressure other airlines to offer seating policies for passengers who don’t fit comfortably in the cramped seats of today’s airlines. The policy, which Southwest says has been in place for more … [Read more…]
Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images Recent social media posts have drawn new attention to Southwest Airlines’ “Customer of Size” policy. CNN – Southwest Airlines’ long-standing “customer of size” policy is generating new conversation thanks to viral TikTok videos and media coverage of efforts to pressure other airlines to offer seating policies for passengers who don’t fit comfortably … [Read more…]
WATCH: Teacher’s TikTok series showcases the reality of traveling as a plus-sized human For decades, Southwest Airlines has helped plus-size passengers fly comfortably by offering additional, complimentary space. But after a now-viral video showed the policy being implemented, some travelers took to social media to criticize the airline. The Dallas-based airline has a “customer of … [Read more…]
Southwest Airlines flight attendants are rejecting a contract offer made by their union and the airline From The Associated Press December 8, 2023, 7:40 p.m FILE – Southwest Airlines plane prepares to land at Midway International Airport on Feb. 12, 2023, in Chicago. Southwest Airlines flight attendants have rejected a contract offer from airline negotiators … [Read more…]
Southwest Airlines has struggled with delays and cancellations. Getty Images Conditions were mostly good for travelers flying before and on Christmas this year, but some unpleasant disruptions plagued those flying Southwest Airlines. For millions of people who traveled over the holidays, this year was much better than last. Christmas morning was the culmination of a … [Read more…]
Christmas Day flight delays, Chicago airport cancellations Christmas Day flight delays, Chicago airport cancellations 02:37 After thousands of US flights were canceled or delayed over the 2022 holidays, most holiday travelers are having a happier start to Christmas this year. However, some trouble spots emerged on Christmas Day. According to tracking service FlightAware, as of … [Read more…]
A year after its infamous 2022 holiday meltdown and just days after the U.S. Department of Transportation fined the company $140 million for the debacle, Southwest Airlines is once again struggling at Denver International Airport. According to FlightAware, a public flight tracking website, 119 of the 231 total delays and 11 of the 15 cancellations … [Read more…]
Southwest fined $140 million after holiday operational collapse, British Airways raises prices on partner awards and How to visit Machu Picchu for less than $150. All that and more in this week’s Saturday Selection, our weekly roundup of interesting tidbits from around the web (links to each article are embedded in the titles). Southwest Airlines … [Read more…]