Southwest Airlines

New figures show that the U.S.'s biggest carriers hit record revenues in the third quarter of 2026 as traffic was flat or edged up.

Despite strong demand trends that are pushing revenues to record levels and sustaining forward optimism, there could be reason to expect some pullback in the months to come.

Southwest Airlines sees potential for significant margin expansion ahead, even in the high fuel environment it expects will persist next year.

Key metrics on US and European major airlines’ 2026 financials from research by Aviation Week Intelligence Network.

Two years into a plan for transformation, Southwest Airlines is prepared to trade pace for scale, looking at more complex offerings and change still to come.

Southwest plans to equip its entire fleet, including older 737-700s, with Starlink Wi-Fi by fall 2027, becoming the first major U.S. carrier to do so.

Southwest Airlines has yet to decide on a long-haul fleet, with CEO Bob Jordan calling reports of a Boeing 787 preference premature.

Southwest overhauls Rapid Rewards with new status tiers, international partners and plans to open premium lounges starting in 2027.

Southwest Airlines adds four new international routes from Austin for summer 2027, expanding Caribbean and Latin American service.

Southwest Airlines embraces bold changes, from lounges to international routes, as it evolves its model to compete and meet customer demands.

A cohort of U.S. carriers are expanding new premium offerings in pursuit of lucrative revenue streams.

U.S. airlines seek extensions for China and Cuba route waivers, citing lagging demand and regulatory flexibility through winter 2026-27 without dormancy penalties.

Southwest Airlines begins construction on its first airport lounges, starting with four locations: Austin, Texas; Baltimore; Honolulu; and Nashville, Tennessee.

As carriers struggle with high costs, capacity cuts for some will mean opportunities for others.

Editors discuss the long-awaited certification of the Boeing 737-7, the MAX type with the longest range, and also explore how airlines are coping after a tumultuous first half.

Long-awaited 737-7 certification builds on Boeing’s reset links with regulators, paving the way for approvals of the 737-10 and 777-9.

U.S. airlines touted record revenues during the second quarter on strong demand and fare hike resilience—but a divide remains in place.

U.S. airlines touted record second-quarter revenues, strong demand and fare stickiness—but the divide in the market between the airline haves and have nots remains firmly in place.

With a stated range of up to 3,800 nm, the Boeing 737-7 expands Southwest Airlines’ opportunities for new routes, as the evolving carrier explores potential for new long-haul service.

The second quarter showcased strong financial and traffic performance from the four largest U.S. carriers in the midst of a challenging fuel environment.

Southwest Airlines retires older 737s as Boeing delivery rates improve, fueling the used asset market and addressing USM shortages for CFM56 engines.

Southwest Airlines focuses on optimizing pricing for new products, refining offerings and expanding business revenues amid strong demand and fleet updates.

Ryanair CEO Michael O'Leary says debris may have caused a CFM56 engine failure on a recent flight over Greece.

The Ryanair Boeing 737-800 flight that suffered an in-flight engine failure and damaged cabin window appears similar to two high-profile Southwest Airlines accidents that prompted significant changes.

Southwest Airlines has announced new partnerships expanding both its reach and roster of payment options.