Southwest copied other airlines practices like checked bag fees, assigned seats, and seat premiums, but has struggled to deliver a smooth customer experience.

Passenger questions strict seating rule after crew blocks moves on half-empty flight, prompting debate over airline policies.

Spirit Airlines has canceled over 250 flights since Feb. 13 due to staffing shortages, but the airline is facing other issues as well.

The Boeing 737-900 was part of Alaska Airlines' fleet for almost 25 years.

Southwest first announced the switch to assigned seating in 2024, part of a series of moves the carrier made to increase ...

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On Feb. 12, a dad took to X to share what happened when his wife and their two children — ages 5 and 2 — flew Southwest Airlines.

UBS upgrades Southwest (LUV) to Buy as assigned seating, extra legroom and bag fees could lift EPS to $6+ by FY27.

Southwest Airlines has further room to run due to new seating options and bag fees, according to UBS. The bank upgraded the ...