Articles tagged “southwest airlines”

As the airline industry increasingly turns more premium, loyalty programs — already airlines’ biggest asset — are becoming even more important to their long-term strategy.

Southwest Airlines has undergone a major transformation in recent years, but the company believes the those changes were overdue as it looks to generate more revenue.

The “big four” U.S. airlines are getting bigger, according to Breeze Airways’ CEO.

The FAA’s flight reductions will impact major U.S. airlines differently. Those operating a greater number of flights with high frequencies will most likely be insulated from the effects of the cuts. But if the cuts continue through Thanksgiving and the holiday travel season, then airlines could take a significant hit.

Southwest is following in the footsteps of its legacy rivals as it considers opening airport lounges to capitalize on the premium boom that has gripped the industry for nearly three years.

Southwest took a big bet when it decided to rip up its unique business model. Now, it seems like that gamble is starting to pay off.

Tech companies love to move fast, especially with AI. But airlines like Southwest have too much at stake — they don't get to break things.

Expanding internationally would be another major change for Southwest as it adopts the business model of more traditional legacy carriers.

Today: Southwest launched its Getaways vacation packages, business travelers face rising frustration from fragmented booking systems, and the travel industry is watching the Fed’s Jackson Hole retreat closely.

Vacation packages have become a lucrative business for airlines. Southwest is hoping to cash in.