Fitch Ratings lowered its outlook on Southwest Airlines (NYSE:LUV) to Negative from Stable. The rating agency said the cut reflects concerns over Southwest’s potential shift toward a less conservative ...

The ratings agency put the airline on “negative” outlook, saying the company could become less financially conservative.

Southwest’s financial flexibility is demonstrated by its significant unencumbered assets, which can be leveraged during downturns. At the end of 2024, Southwest reported a book value of unencumbered ...

Southwest Airlines is ending its long-standing free checked bag policy for most passengers, starting May 28, 2025.

Southwest Airlines will switch up its boarding process in a big way once the carrier shifts to assigned seating.

Southwest Airlines is ending its free checked bags policy for many passengers. Some experts think customer loyalty could ...

It’s been a lot to process and I’m uncertain if I’ll see my former friend, Southwest Airlines, again. Southwest, I gave you space when you announced plans to abandon your “Hunger Games” boarding ...

Southwest Airlines, known for free bags and open seating, is overhauling policies, leaving loyalists questioning if it’s still the airline they loved.

A Southwest Airlines plane takes off as the snow plows clear runways afar Friday ... Morningstar’s Owens largely agreed, and dismissed concerns that policy changes would affect Southwest’s unique vibe ...

The airline was the last major U.S. carrier to allow free checked bags for all passengers. It’s now “like all the other ...

This significant policy shift ... offered by other airlines. The staggered implementation suggests Southwest is carefully managing the rollout of multiple significant changes to minimize customer ...