Southwest Airlines to cut 15% of its workforce in its first-ever mass layoffs

The Dallas-based airline says its “workforce reductions" of 1,750 jobs will focus mainly on corporate overhead and leadership positions, including senior leadership and directors.

Southwest blames Boeing for US employee cuts

Southwest Airlines is offering buyouts to ground workers at many of its airports, and it's blaming Boeing for the reductions.

Activist investor controls enough of Southwest Airlines to call for special shareholder meeting

Elliott Investment Management has been pushing for big changes at the Dallas based airline, including dumping its CEO and chairman. Now, it looks like they're making good on their promise.

Federal regulators are raising scrutiny of Southwest Airlines after a series of troubling incidents

Southwest Airlines is under increased scrutiny by federal safety officials. The move comes after a series of recent incidents including planes flying too low over water and taking off from a closed runway.

How Boeing's latest crisis could affect your summer travel plans

The CEO of Boeing surprised lawmakers when he told them his company has not taken any new orders in two months. The airplane maker is also struggling to fill current orders. That puts more pressure on its customers, including Dallas-based Southwest Airlines.

Airlines file lawsuit over Biden's 'hidden junk fees' crackdown

U.S. airlines, including American, Delta, and United, have filed a lawsuit against the Biden administration to overturn a new rule requiring upfront fee transparency, arguing it overreaches authority and confuses consumers, while the Transportation Department vows to defend against what it calls "hidden junk fees."

Caught on camera: Fistfight breaks out on Southwest Airlines flight

A brawl breaks out thousands of feet in the air, with at least two men engaged in a fistfight on a Hawaii-bound Southwest Airlines flight from Oakland.

Southwest pilot under investigation for using 'Let's go, Brandon' phrase

Southwest is investigating a pilot who used a phrase that's become a stand-in for insulting President Joe Biden over the plane's public address system.