Shares of Southwest Airlines Co. advanced 4.22% to $33.34 Wednesday, on what proved to be an all-around positive trading session for the stock market, with the S&P 500 Index rising 0.06% to 6,850.92 and the Dow Jones Industrial Average rising 0.

Southwest Airlines is adding new vacation destinations to its network next year as the Texas-based carrier continues a broader transformation with an eye toward expansion.

Southwest Airlines launched a new debit card for travelers to earn Rapid Rewards points on everyday purchases. Galileo Financial Technologies operates the new Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards Debit Card,

The FAA told airlines to increase cancellations at 40 of the country's busiest airports to 6% by Tuesday and ultimately ramp up to 10% by Friday.

Southwest Airlines expressed optimism that the Federal Aviation Administration will permit U.S. airlines to restore their full flight schedule soon. The FAA recently instituted flight cuts at major airports,

The Trump administration late on Wednesday froze government-imposed flight cuts at 40 major airports at 6% after air traffic control absences fell sharply, hours ahead of an expected end to the record-long U.

Southwest Airlines is adding pistachios to in-flight snacks in 2026, sparking concern among passengers with nut allergies and advocacy groups like FARE, due to potential allergen risks.

The partnership will service international travelers through Los Angeles, Seattle/Tacoma, San Francisco, and Hawaii.

Southwest Airlines has named Philippine Airlines (PAL) as its newest partner carrier, while continuing to explore new transatlantic partnerships for later this year.

To protect the health of its crew and avoid unplanned cancellations, Southwest Airlines has reduced its flight schedules amid the ongoing government shutdown.