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Articles tagged “southwest airlines”

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Southwest working on international service for 2014

Whether Bags Fly Free stays or goes, rest assured that Southwest will be introducing new or higher fees in some areas as it makes a big push to bolster revenue.

Dennis Schaal, Skift | 12 years ago

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Southwest sees a $16 million net profit in Q3

Although Kelly isn't enthusiastic about the quarter, the airline is in a better position than many of its peers to ride out any decline in passenger traffic or upswing in activity.

Skift | 12 years ago

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Airlines follow Southwest’s lead and increase U.S. domestic airfares

The airlines’ slight increases overtime don’t significantly effect demand as infrequent fliers likely don’t notice the $4 to $10 increase and business travelers will have to fly anyway.

Skift | 12 years ago

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Southwest kicks off 72 hour sale for non-holiday periods, till mid-Feb

Off-peak inventory management, oldest trick of the trade, enhanced through spreading the world on social media channels.

AP | 12 years ago

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Southwest’s new sustainable carpets are deteriorating quickly on aircraft

Southwest received a lot of press for outfitting planes with individual tiles that could be easily replaced, but the unsightly frays don’t only look old and cheap; they can trip passengers as well!

Skift | 12 years ago

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Flight attendants approve contract change for Southwest’s overseas routes

Southwest is still in the process of fully integrating Air Tran, which it acquired in 2011, and delivering on the promise to offer international routes to Latin America by 2015.

Skift | 12 years ago

Flight attendants approve contract change for Southwest’s overseas routes

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Southwest Airlines and workers’ union ask government to mediate contract talks

Southwest just posted the highest second-quarter profit in its history so workers aren't budging on contract concessions that the airline originally proposed 14 months ago.

Associated Press | 12 years ago

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Despite a slower economy, low-cost carriers in the U.S. are growing

Low-cost carriers have come to represent not so much a wide price variation, but a different way of thinking at the corporate level and goals for fliers that are focused on retention and rewards through more creative means.

Andrea Ahles, Fort Worth Star-Telegram | 12 years ago

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Southwest’s new ads show fliers taking a beating from the hassles of air travel

Fliers may feel like they've been punched in the gut with every new airline fee so the ad portrays the perks of flying Southwest in the most literal sense by allowing its gamers to complete the course unscathed.

Skift | 12 years ago

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Low-cost U.S. carriers causing a bit of disruption in Latin American flights

Flights to the region are cheaper than ever as competition increases, but there are limitations to the low-cost carriers' reach in the region due to local air restrictions and aircraft that can’t reach certain distances.

Skift | 12 years ago

Low-cost U.S. carriers causing a bit of disruption in Latin American flights