Southwest shares jump most since 1978 as airline predicts profits could quadruple this year

Southwest Airlines said it expects profits to surge this year thanks to solid demand and new policies like assigned seating.

The one thing Southwest Airlines was famous for just disappeared overnight

Southwest Airlines just undid one of the features it is arguably the most famous for. Southwest Airlines officially concluded ...

Southwest Passenger Notices Major Change After Assigned Seat Switch: ‘Not a Fan’

The seating fees follow Southwest's May 2025 decision to end its free-checked-bag policy, introducing new baggage fees of $35 ...

Southwest’s Other Seating Change: New Rules For Plus-Size Passengers

While assigned seating grabbed headlines, Southwest Airlines also tightened its plus-size policy. Refunds are now restricted and airport accommodations less certain.