Southwest plans to start flying with seat assignments on Jan. 27, ending more than half a century of open seating.

Southwest Airlines will launch assigned seating in January amidst implementation of extra fees, legroom changes and boarding process changes.

The budget airline’s controversial policy changes are more of a hit with employees than consumers—but they’re still projected ...

Southwest Airlines CEO Bob Jordan said Wednesday he will not resign as the air carrier faces pressure from activist investor Elliott Investment Management. “We want to understand what their ...

Southwest Airlines CEO Bob Jordan was asked where his favorite place was to sit on a plane, and he gave his answer in an exclusive interview with Jordyn Holman of The New York Times. "Window. But for ...

The airlines canceled more than 16,700 flights between December 21 and 31 — which could cost up to $825 million in lost revenue and reimbursements. Business Insider Subscribe Newsletters ...

Southwest Airlines CEO says airline may reevaluate open seating after financial loss. The CEO made comments following the carrier's Q1 results. By Kelly McCarthy. April 26, 2024, 2:58 PM.

Shares of Southwest Airlines fell 4% intraday Tuesday before closing at $29.25, down 1.6%. 4 Activist investor Elliott sought CEO Robert Jordan’s ouster, but he will stay on.

Southwest's CEO Bob Jordan said "our hearts go out" to people on the American Airlines flight involved in Wednesday night’s mid-air collision with a helicopter in the nation’s capital.

In February, Robert Jordan, 60, will take the lead at Southwest Airlines as CEO, the company Herb Kelleher helped found and build into a commercial aviation ...