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Bloomberg • Mary Schlangenstein

Delta Air Lines Forecasts Record Profitability in 2025 Amid Strong Demand

Following a record-breaking 2024, Delta Air Lines anticipates its most profitable year in history in 2025, driven by robust premium travel demand and improved pricing strategies. The company plans a $1.4 billion profit-sharing payout, reflecting its confidence in continued growth.

2025-01-10T03:48:03.154573-08:00

Paddle Your Own Kanoo

DOT Sues Southwest and Fines Frontier for Chronic Flight Delays

2025-01-15T12:32:40.094768-08:00

FlightGlobal

Icelandair and Southwest Forge Strategic Partnership with Two New U.S. Gateways

2025-01-16T02:53:50.260148-08:00

NPR

Southwest Airlines B737 Struck by Bullet at Dallas Love Field

2024-11-15T22:16:48.792881-08:00

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Dallas Morning News

Southwest Airlines Board Restructured as Two Members Exit In April, two more board members will step down, completing an overhaul of Southwest Airlines' board that began last summer. The restructuring aligns with efforts spearheaded by Elliott Management to influence corporate governance changes within the airline.

2025-02-07T14:28:14.960550-08:00

Southwest Airlines Board Restructured as Two Members Exit

Paddle Your Own Kanoo

Southwest Faces Legal Challenge Over Unpaid Boarding Duties Southwest Airlines flight attendant Matthew Lanclos is suing the airline, challenging the longstanding pay structure that excludes compensation for boarding, deplaning, and other ground-based tasks. This legal action addresses a pay practice common among US airlines, which is increasingly under scrutiny.

2025-02-06T07:08:00.797199-08:00

Southwest Faces Legal Challenge Over Unpaid Boarding Duties

Aviation Week

Delta Hits $60B Revenue as US Big 4 Post Record 2024 The largest U.S. carriers, including Delta, United Airlines, American Airlines, and Southwest Airlines, reported unprecedented financial results in Q4 2024, with Delta surpassing the $60 billion revenue milestone, driven by strong operational performances and robust annual revenues.

2025-02-05T15:23:07.312227-08:00

Delta Hits $60B Revenue as US Big 4 Post Record 2024

Paddle Your Own Kanoo

Southwest Airlines Modifies Drink Service to Enhance Safety Protocols Southwest Airlines is altering its in-flight services by cutting drink offerings on 40-minute flights. This decision follows new safety measures requiring flight attendants to be seated during descent earlier to mitigate turbulence-related injuries, effective December 4, 2024.

2025-02-03T03:12:17.332959-08:00

Southwest Airlines Modifies Drink Service to Enhance Safety Protocols

Aviation Week

Southwest Drives Boeing 737 Production Increase for Fleet Monetization Southwest Airlines encourages Boeing to ramp up production of its 737 aircraft, aiming for enhanced fleet monetization particularly involving the 737-800 and 737-8 models. The airline anticipates numerous transactions and considers selling some 737-800s amidst this production increase.

2025-01-31T02:27:28.280006-08:00

Southwest Drives Boeing 737 Production Increase for Fleet Monetization

Reuters

Southwest Airlines Reports $261 Million Q4 Profit, Record $27.6 Billion Revenue in 2024 Southwest Airlines reported a $261 million profit for Q4 2024, bouncing back from a $252 million loss the previous year, driven by improved pricing power and robust travel demand. The airline reached a record $27.6 billion revenue for 2024, setting a strong foundation for 2025.

2025-01-30T04:04:47.221899-08:00

Southwest Airlines Reports $261 Million Q4 Profit, Record $27.6 Billion Revenue in 2024

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Icelandair Launches Reykjavik-Miami Route with Airbus A321LR Icelandair will commence its first-ever nonstop service from Reykjavik to Miami in October 2025 using the Airbus A321LR. This seasonal route will enhance connectivity between Europe and Latin America, with three weekly flights operating until March 2026.

2025-01-30T03:41:20.974800-08:00

Icelandair Launches Reykjavik-Miami Route with Airbus A321LR

Aviation Source

Southwest Airlines B737 Damaged by Runway Debris in Fort Myers A Southwest Airlines B737-700 encountered fuselage and landing gear damage following a collision with debris on the runway while landing in Fort Myers. This incident underscores concerns over runway safety protocols.

2025-01-22T13:31:35.470248-08:00

Southwest Airlines B737 Damaged by Runway Debris in Fort Myers

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