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Southwest gets FAA approval to fly to Hawaii

by Ben Bradford
Mar 1, 2019
Southwest flights to Hawaii will start in small Californian airports, possibly as soon as this month.
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Buffett says airlines are now a good investment

by Andy Uhler
Nov 15, 2016
For decades, the investor said airlines were a good way to lose money.
Warren Buffett has invested heavily in American Airlines, Delta and United. He even bought some Southwest shares.
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Southwest Airlines revives 'Wanna Get Away' campaign

by Reema Khrais
Sep 7, 2016
Southwest is trying to bring attention to its low fares by bringing back an old slogan.
An old Southwest campaign is making a comeback.
Courtesy Southwest Airlines.
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When do airlines decide to kick people off planes?

by Tony Wagner
Apr 18, 2016
Several incidents have resulted in airlines removing people from planes, but the reasons why weren't always clear.
Security check-point lines stretch well in the baggage claim area 19 October 2001 at Denver International Airport.
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Major airlines under investigation for collusion

by Mark Garrison
Jul 2, 2015
The DOJ is looking into whether airlines have worked together to keep prices high.
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AirTran Folds its wings

by Jim Burress
Dec 31, 2014
After four years, Southwest Airlines officially acquires AirTran.
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Southwest tries to get back on schedule

by Dan Weissmann
Oct 23, 2014
An attempt to squeeze out extra profits created turbulence.
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Construction is back in Southwest, but where are the workers?

by Jude Joffe-Block
May 14, 2013
Housing seems to be in recovery mode in places like Phoenix, Arizona. But it may be tough for homebuilders to lure back construction workers.
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Where did the year's first airfare hike go?

by Kate Davidson
Jan 9, 2013
The airlines try, but they can't always make fare increases stick.
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Southwest Airlines raises fees

by David Weinberg
Dec 17, 2012
The one-time discount airline is rethinking its 'bags fly free' policy because of rising costs. So far, only the third bag will cost you.
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