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Financial losses have forced the airline to embark on a “network optimization” effort.

Fly with a friend for free for almost a year—and earn 30,000 bonus points—with these welcome offers from Southwest that end March 11.

Added bonus: The airline is running a limited-time fare sale with one-way flights from $39, which includes holiday travel dates on select routes.

Southwest’s Rapid Rewards program is making it easier for frequent fliers to earn elite status.

More than 1,000 flights were canceled. That’s a lot of stranded travelers.

The U.S. Department of Transportation issued its largest fine ever against Southwest Airlines for the 2022 operations collapse—and says all U.S. airlines are on notice as we head into the holiday travel season.

Those with plans to head to Portugal—which recently reopened to U.S. visitors—should be aware of the new restrictions on travel into and out of Lisbon.

As of June 15, anyone from the United States can travel to Portugal if they provide proof of a negative COVID-19 PCR or antigen test.

The country is ready to receive a lot more visitors—here’s what we know.

Progress is being made on flight refund requests and travel expense reimbursements, too. But will Southwest be able to retain its loyal customer base following its epic operational meltdown?

The Department of Transportation is looking into why Southwest had such a disproportionately high rate of cancellations after last weekend’s severe winter storms.

A new Wanna Get Away Plus option allows passengers to earn more frequent flier points and to fly standby at no extra cost.

The Companion Pass will only be valid for two months, which makes this a great way to try out the coveted Southwest benefit.

It’s a very limited trial, but it offers some hope to families who worry about being able to sit together due to the carrier’s open seating policy.

In a “first-of-its-kind policy,” unused flight credits with Southwest can now be banked to use at any time in the future.