Category: Southwest Airlines

LIVE 7 AM ET: NTD Good Morning (Dec. 30): Heroic Barber in Buffalo, NY Saves Lives During Blizzard; Cars Line Up at Funeral Parlors in China

A heroic barber in Buffalo New York opened doors to some very cold customers during the historic blizzard — an act that may have saved some lives. China’s sweeping COVID-19 outbreak continues to worsen. We take a look at evidence of that, with cars lining up to get funeral home service. As the saying goes, “every…


NTD Good Morning (Dec. 30): Heroic Barber in Buffalo, NY Saves Lives During Blizzard; Cars Line Up at Funeral Parlors in China

A heroic barber in Buffalo New York opened doors to some very cold customers during the historic blizzard — an act that may have saved some lives. China’s sweeping COVID-19 outbreak continues to worsen. We take a look at evidence of that, with cars lining up to get funeral home service. As the saying goes, “every…


Southwest Airlines Targets Dec. 30 for Return to Normal Operations

After canceling more than 15,000 flights over the last week, Southwest Airlines has announced that it aims to return to normal operations “with minimal disruptions” by Friday. On Thursday, the Dallas-based airline was still only operating about one-third of its schedule, with more than 2,300 flights canceled. “We are encouraged by the progress we’ve made…


Workers, Internal Memos Reveal Why Southwest Melted Down During Cold Snap

Longtime employees of Southwest Airlines are saying: “We told you so.” In the wake of a brutal pre-Christmas winter storm, Southwest’s competitors quickly rebounded. But as of Dec. 29, the Dallas-based airline was continuing to struggle mightily. The airline has been buried beneath the burden of thousands of canceled flights, mountains of misplaced luggage, and…


Southwest Airlines Stock Takes a Hit After Wave of Cancellations

Shares of Southwest (LUV) sank more than 10 percent this week after the airline canceled thousands of flights during the busy Christmas travel week, prompting scrutiny from federal officials. Despite a more than 3 percent rebound in early Thursday trade, some investors may avoid the company for some time due to its now-tarnished reputation. Southwest…


Rival Airlines Cap Fares Amid Southwest Flight Cancellation Meltdown

In the wake of Southwest Airlines’ cancellation disaster over the past week, some competitors are filling in to assist its stranded customers at the end of the holiday travel season. Rival carriers have capped airfares at several key airports, as a surge of Southwest customers booked last-minute domestic flights, after the low-cost airline canceled thousands…


Transport Head Buttigieg Tells Stranded Passengers to Check Their Compensation Rights

Travelers subjected to delays and cancelations through the recent winter storm could have recourse with the Aviation Consumer Protection through the U.S. Department of Transportation. Chaos reigned at airports across the United States as severe weather conditions caused flight delays nationwide. Southwest Airlines alone canceled more than 12,000 flights nationwide since Dec. 23. Department of…


Capitol Report: Democrats Call for Newly Elected Congressman to Resign; US to Impose Travel Restrictions on China

A Texas border city sees record illegal crossings, even after the nation’s highest court allows authorities to continue to expel illegal immigrants under Title 42. Some are saying the crisis is far greater than a single policy issue. Lawmakers react after Congressman-elect George Santos admits to lying about his resume. Will he be able to…


NTD Business (Dec. 27): DOT to Probe Southwest Airlines’ Performance; Russia Bans Oil Exports to Entire EU and More

Southwest Airlines is facing a Department of Transportation (DOT) probe over its massive flight delays and cancellations. What’s causing the meltdown? We ask an aviation expert. In the latest spending bill, $16 billion in taxpayer money will be spent on lawmakers’ pet projects. We take a close look at where the money is going. Japan…


SoCal Passengers Stranded as Southwest Airlines Woes Worsen

LOS ANGELES—Thousands of Southwest Airlines passengers remained stranded Dec. 27 across Southern California as the airline’s winter woes worsened, leading to canceled and delayed flights throughout the nation. As of 9:30 a.m. Dec. 26, the airline had canceled 2,571 flights nationally, including many from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and other airfields across Southern California,…