Southwest will have to cut 300 daily flights as a result in March and the first half of April. American Airlines made a similar move last week.
Author: Dawn Gilbertson, USA TODAY
More 737 Max fallout: Boeing to halt plane’s production in January, temporarily
Boeing’s move comes as the troubled plane’s grounding drags on. The company said in a statement it does not plan layoffs or furloughs at this time.
7 do’s and don’ts for travelers when weather threatens your flight or strands you at the airport
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American pushes back 737 Max return again: Passengers won’t fly it until April at earliest
American is the first U.S. airline to remove the Max through early April, past the one year mark for the grounding.
Southwest Airlines reaches settlement with Boeing over damages from 737 Max grounding
Southwest Airlines said it will share $125 million of the proceeds from its Max settlement with employees.
Is Southwest Airlines considering a no-frills ticket? (Just don’t call it basic economy)
Southwest sent a survey to customers about a new fare category. The airline says it regularly surveys travelers and nothing should be read into it.
United Airlines CEO Oscar Munoz to step down in May, will be replaced by president Scott Kirby
Oscar Munoz joined United Airlines in 2015 and suffered a heart attack shortly after. Scott Kirby joined United in 2016 from rival American.
American Airlines just made it easier to check in for international flights
Travelers who scan their passports via American’s mobile app won’t have to have someone at the airport check it.
Black Friday, Cyber Monday travel deals: Flights, cruises, hotels, more sales for your next trip
Airlines, cruise lines, hotels, rail passes and even theme parks get in on the Black Friday and Cyber Monday action with special promotions.