Southwest Airlines passengers will soon have assigned seating booking options, adding to recent changes in baggage policy and safety procedures.

DALLAS (AP) — Southwest Airlines runs its planes hard. ... Southwest's safety record is enviable: Until last week, no passenger had died in an accident during its 47-year history.

"SmartRunway SmartLanding is really a third set of eyes in the cockpit," said Feyereisen. "It's almost as if your co-pilot ...

Fliers on Southwest Airlines might notice a change to the usual cabin service this week. Starting Wednesday, Southwest Airlines flight attendants will prepare the cabin for landing at an altitude ...

The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating Southwest Airlines after a series of safety incidents in recent months. The Wall Street Journal first reported the audit, and both the agency ...

Southwest spokeswoman Brandy King said in a statement that the airline "adamantly disagrees'' with the "unsubstantiated references to Southwest's safety culture.'' She said Southwest "fully ...

The FAA began the review after a Southwest plane in July flew at a very low altitude over Tampa Bay, Fla., one of a series of flights that raised questions about the carrier’s safety practices ...

Southwest planes taken out of service as mechanics raise safety concerns 02:06. Southwest Airlines, the nation's third-largest carrier, is struggling with a surge in planes being taken out of ...

Southwest Airlines ranks last for safety among US airlines in recent study Unlike peers, airline earned just 3 of 7 stars – but there’s a catch By Chris McGinnis , Senior travel correspondent ...

Starting May 28, Southwest Airlines mandates visible portable chargers during flights to enhance safety, addressing risks of thermal runaway in lithium-ion batteries.

Jon Weaks has thought a lot about the safety and maintenance culture at Southwest in recent weeks, and he says there is room for improvement. Jon Weaks, Southwest Airlines' top pilot and president ...