Southwest Airlines Co. reported a quarterly profit higher than analysts expected as leisure travel over the winter holidays and ticket prices both rose in the final three months of 2024.Adjusted earnings jumped to 56 cents a share in the period,

Southwest Airlines added 31 new flights for the Super Bowl in New Orleans with most tickets costing more than $500, while Delta added seven services.

Southwest Airlines posted a profit in the fourth quarter as bookings during the holidays were better than expected.

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Delta Air Lines is dropping nonstop service to two Central American destinations from a key West Coast hub — but launching two new routes for the summer months.

ATLANTA - For a fourth year in a row, Atlanta-based Delta Air Lines has been named the Wall Street Journal's top U.S. airline. The win was Delta's seventh time in the top spot in eight years.

The pilot was later charged with driving under the influence, records from the local sheriff's office show.

Frontier Airlines is again pursuing a merger with Spirit Airlines, with Spirit mired in chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings.

"The two principal safeguards against collisions are air traffic controllers and pilots. This article will discuss the legal issues that arise when these lines of defense fail."

Having your luggage lost or mishandled can derail an exciting trip before it even begins. When it comes to keeping track of travelers' baggage, some airports and airlines fare better than others.

Even if you’re a Delta fan, you might remember that last July, Delta Air Lines suffered a big hit when it canceled roughly 7,000 flights over a five-day period and passengers were left stranded, after a worldwide technology outage.

Among the carriers with a commanding presence in the US, Southwest Airlines has a significant customer base and a network that competes with other major legacy carriers in the cou