Anchorage, Alaska secures its first Southwest Airlines nonstop routes, linking the city with Denver and Las Vegas for daily service beginning May 2026.

ANCHORAGE, Alaska —

Southwest Airlines is finally planting its flag in Alaska’s largest city, announcing plans for two daily nonstop routes that will connect Anchorage with Denver and Las Vegas starting in May 2026.

Newark flights lead United Airlines’ premium-heavy Boeing 767-300ER routes, giving travelers expanded Polaris business and Premium Plus seats across 24 refreshed jets.

NEWARK, N.J. — Business-class seats now dominate United Airlines’ workhorse Boeing 767-300ERs, and nowhere is that shift more visible than at Newark Liberty International Airport, the hub that sees up to seven daily departures to London Heathrow on the carrier’s newly refurbished, premium-heavy wide-bodies.

Dallas-based Southwest Airlines to roll out free in-flight Wi-Fi across its U.S. fleet for Rapid Rewards members starting Oct. 24. DALLAS — It is about to get easier—and cheaper—to stay connected in the air if you are loyal to Southwest Airlines. The carrier, headquartered in Dallas, says it will scrap its $8-per-flight Wi-Fi fee on Oct.

Washington, D.C., travelers could someday fly Southwest on long-haul routes, relax in new lounges and even step aboard widebody jets as the airline rethinks its model.

WASHINGTON — Southwest Airlines is publicly weighing bold changes that would reshape its familiar short-haul, single-class playbook, potentially introducing long-distance flights, airport lounges, and aircraft larger than the Boeing 737s on which the brand was built. Chief Executive Officer Bob Jordan floated the ideas during the U.S.

United States travelers take note: Southwest Airlines will require plus-size passengers to buy an extra seat upfront starting Jan. 27, sparking debate and refund questions.

DALLAS — A sweeping change to Southwest Airlines’ customer-of-size program is headed for the gate, and it could affect the way thousands of Americans budget for air travel. Beginning Jan. 27, the Dallas-based carrier will ask any traveler who cannot lower both armrests in a standard coach seat to purchase an adjacent seat at the time of booking.

Dallas, United States — Southwest Airlines tightens its plus-size passenger refund policy, requiring advance seat purchases and limiting refunds, sparking traveler backlash.

DALLAS, United States — Travelers who have long praised Southwest Airlines for its unusually flexible “customer of size” program are reassessing their loyalties after the carrier disclosed a string of rule changes at its Dallas headquarters.

Dallas-based Southwest Airlines inches toward broader international service as it negotiates with unions and inks interline deals with China Airlines and Icelandair.

DALLAS, United States — Travelers loyal to Dallas-based Southwest Airlines may soon find the carrier’s familiar heart logo appearing on departure boards far beyond the Caribbean. Negotiations now underway with pilot and flight-attendant unions, combined with fresh partnerships overseas, signal that Southwest is mapping a more global future.

Dallas-based Southwest Airlines hints at first overseas routes as it negotiates with crew unions and revamps its traveler-friendly brand.

DALLAS, United States — Southwest Airlines, the hometown carrier long known for its all-domestic network and no-frills charm, is finally talking about spreading its wings beyond U.S. borders. The Dallas icon confirmed it has opened formal discussions with both its pilots’ and flight attendants’ unions about flying to new international destinations—an early signal that real route maps could follow sooner rather than later.

United States — Southwest Airlines trims its longstanding extra-seat refund policy, forcing some larger travelers to pay double unless a flight has empty seats.

DALLAS, United States — Points-hungry loyalists have long praised Southwest Airlines for treating oversized travelers with unusual generosity, but that era ends next month. Beginning Jan.

Dallas, Texas — Southwest Airlines unveils Getaways by Southwest, a booking option promising more flexible, traveler-friendly vacation packages.

Vacations rarely unfold exactly as planned, which is why many travelers gravitate toward carriers that treat change as a given rather than a penalty.