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Business News

First Major Airline Strikes a Deal With Pilots Union

United Airlines has come to an agreement with its pilots' labor union on new contract terms, setting an example for the rest of the industry.

Business News

Southwest Passenger Sues Airline for $10 million, Claiming She Was Removed From a Flight for Taking Her Mask Off to Drink Water

The woman alleged that an attendant told her "we don't care" about her medical-exemption card.

Business News

3 Financially Fit Airline Stocks Worth Boarding

Some airlines will return to profitability sooner than others on account of their effective cost cutting measures, strong balance sheets, and popular route offerings.

Business News

Over 2,300 Flights Canceled as Winter Storm Hits Northeast

Airlines continued to struggle to deal with inclement weather. Cancellations and delays have plagued Southwest Airlines and other airlines in recent weeks, with staffing issues cited as a major reason.

Business News

Southwest Pilots' Union Seeks Delay on Vaccine Mandate

The mandate was slated to begin November 24.

Business News

Southwest Airlines Is Giving Out Vouchers for Passengers Caught in Cancellation Chaos

If Southwest canceled your flight recently, you might qualify.

Business News

Southwest Airlines CEO Speaks Out on Cancellation Chaos and Vaccine Mandate: 'We're Not Going to Fire Any Employees Over This'

The cancellations come nearly a week after the Dallas-based airline announced a vaccine requirement for employees.

Business News

One Major Airline Offers Extra Pay to Vaccinated Employees, Its Competitor Offers Unpaid Leave to Unvaccinated Workers

Employees who show proof of vaccination by November 15 will get an extra 16 hours of pay.

Business News

Southwest Pilots' Union Sues Airline Over COVID-19 Response

The association accused Southwest Airlines of violating the Railway Labor Act and said it hopes to block any other similar actions.

Business News

Passengers Furious After Southwest Airlines Leaves Thousands Stranded: 'I Just Want to Go Home'

The popular airline was hit with two separate issues this week that left thousands of passengers grounded and angry.

Leadership

Perseverance: Why It Was Southwest Airlines' Herb Kelleher's Most Important Lesson for Entrepreneurs

Sadly, Kelleher died last month. But his legacy lives on: Ever hear of how he and his airline became Texas's largest bourbon distributor?

Leadership

The CEO of Southwest Airlines Explains Why Paying Competitive Wages Keeps Efficiency High

Gary Kelly underscores how good compensation does not have to come at the expense of good operations.

Growing a Business

How Southwest Airlines Created a Mass Market for Air Travel

Herb Kelleher created the first budget airline, which found great success by simplifying everything from the destinations to the (lack of) snacks served on board.

Leadership

Southwest Airlines: A Case Study in Employee Engagement

Having employees apply innovative thinking outside of the scope of their daily functions benefits both employees and employers.