S&P downgrades Southwest Airlines 1 notch but keeps it above junk statusOctober 14th, 2009 S&P downgrades Southwest Airlines 1 notchDALLAS — Standard & Poor's downgraded Southwest Airlines Co. one notch on Wednesday, citing lower demand for travel and weak pricing that have cut into the company's earnings and cash flow.
Southwest to add 2 more nonstop flights between Boston and Baltimore next yearOctober 13th, 2009 Southwest to increase Boston-Baltimore flightsDALLAS — Southwest Airlines Co., which began service at Boston's Logan Airport in August, said Tuesday it would add two more nonstops from there to Baltimore next spring. The changes are part of a new schedule for March 14 through May 7 of next year, which went on sale Tuesday.
EPA issues final rule for testing, disinfection of onboard airline water to eliminate bacteriaOctober 6th, 2009 Airlines ordered to test, disinfect onboard waterWASHINGTON — Federal regulators are issuing final rules requiring airlines to test and disinfect the water served to passengers and used in plane lavatories. The Environmental Protection Agency rules set out how frequently airlines must flush and disinfect the water systems on planes and test for coliform bacteria, which are associated with disease-causing germs.
Southwest Airlines announces new fare sale, prices said to be higher than last yearSeptember 30th, 2009 Southwest Airlines announces new fare saleDALLAS — Southwest Airlines Co. on Tuesday launched a new fare sale for late fall and winter, although it includes plenty of limits and blackout dates around the Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's holidays.
The Transportation Department's on-time arrival ranking for US airlinesSeptember 8th, 2009 DOT releases airline delay list for AugustThe percentage of airline flights in August that arrived within 15 minutes of schedule, according to the U.S. Transportation Department:
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Southwest Airlines reduces flights on 92 routes to cope with falling travel demandSeptember 1st, 2009 Southwest Airlines reduces flights on 92 routesDALLAS — Southwest Airlines will temporarily halt flights on three routes early next year as it deals with a decline in air traffic and tries to bend its schedule to fit seasonal demand. The airline published a new schedule Tuesday that covers flights from next Jan.
WiMax rollout may be delayed: Telecom secretaryAugust 31st, 2009 NEW DELHI - The dispute between the Department of Space (DoS) and Department of Telecommunications (DoT) over vacation of broadband wireless access (BWA) spectrum can delay WiMax rollout, a senior official said here Monday. WiMax or wireless Internet is essential for increasing broadband penetration in the country - especially in rural areas.
Fort Worth, Texas-based American Airlines expands in-flight Internet access for passengersAugust 20th, 2009 American expands in-flight Internet accessFORT WORTH, Texas — American Airlines has expanded its in-flight internet service to more aircraft. The airline has now made the Wi-Fi service available on 100 MD-80 aircraft, which is two-thirds of the 150 Gogo installations scheduled to be completed by the end of 2009, according to a company news release Thursday.
Bankruptcy auction Thursday as Southwest Airlines seeks to buy Frontier AirlinesAugust 13th, 2009 Southwest seeks to buy Frontier, auction ThursdayDALLAS — Southwest Airlines is getting its chance to take over bankrupt Frontier Airlines. A bankruptcy court auction was scheduled Thursday.
Southwest Airlines makes a firm bid to buy Frontier Airlines out of bankruptcy protectionAugust 10th, 2009 Southwest bids on Frontier AirlinesSouthwest Airlines is making a firm bid to buy Frontier Airlines out of bankruptcy protection. That sets up a Tuesday auction with regional airline operator Republic Airways Holdings Inc.
Southwest Airlines reservations agents ratify labor contract including pay raisesJune 23rd, 2009 Southwest reservations agents ratify labor pactDALLAS — Customer-service and reservations agents at Southwest Airlines have ratified a new contract that gives the workers 3 percent pay raises. The union says Southwest also agreed to a "significant increase" in retirement benefits, including bigger 401(k) contributions.
Low cabin pressure leads Southwest plane to make emergency landing in ColumbusJune 15th, 2009 Southwest plane makes emergency landing in GeorgiaCOLUMBUS, Ga. — Officials say low cabin pressure forced a Southwest Airlines flight from Chicago to Fort Myers, Fla., to make and emergency landing in Columbus, Ga.
Some major carriers moving slowly to roll out Wi Fi onboard aircraft across their fleetsMay 10th, 2009 Wi Fi slow to become ubiquitous onboard airlinesATLANTA — Major airlines are scrounging for every dollar now that fewer people are flying amid the economic downturn, yet the carriers have been slow to install in-flight wireless Internet access across their fleets that could generate millions in fees. Cost, technology and passengers' willingness to pay for the service are issues some of the carriers are dealing with.
Southwest reaches tentative contract with pay raises for 5,300 customer-service repsMay 5th, 2009 Southwest Airlines labor deal includes pay raisesDALLAS — Southwest Airlines Co. says it has reached a tentative agreement that gives pay raises to customer-service employees.
Southwest Airlines to add link to Mexico's Volaris, early step in code-sharing dealApril 27th, 2009 Southwest Airlines to add link to Mexico's VolarisDALLAS — Southwest Airlines said Monday it would offer a link on its Web site to let customers buy tickets on Mexican carrier Volaris, a step in the carriers' plans to cooperate on U.S.-Mexico service. Southwest said the availability of Volaris flights from a link on southwest.com was "an important first step" in the companies' relationship.
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