Articles tagged “southwest airlines”

The move marks another major shift for Southwest, which had long resisted online travel agencies and encouraged direct bookings as a way to boost customer loyalty.

The layoffs are the first in Southwest’s 53-year-old history as the carrier faces pressure to boost its bottom line following a bitter battle with activist investor Elliott Investment Management.

Despite pressure to cut costs and an activist investor campaign, Southwest reported a healthy profit for the fourth quarter.

Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg said the company was “seeing encouraging signs” as it tries to recover following a rough 2024.

The FAA and DOT deleted webpages concerning diversity and inclusion following President Trump’s executive orders to halt DEI hiring. So far, major airline executives have not said they would roll back DEI hiring.

A global shift towards higher capacity aircraft is offering more seats onboard fewer flights – but huge sustainability questions remain.

As bankruptcy proceedings continue, Spirit executives are under pressure to deliver a leaner and more financially robust airline. 

Today's episode looks at a lawsuit for late flights, the likely new U.S. transportation czar, and hotels and sustainability.

The Department of Transportation found that Southwest was responsible for 90% of the disruptions on two flights.

Today's podcast looks at Tripadvisor's artificial intelligence deal, Southwest's hiring changes, and Banyan's brand expansion outside of Asia.