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Southwest to Test Assigned Seating

Southwest Airlines Co. will test assigning seats to travelers, another indication that the maverick carrier may get in line with other U.S. airlines by junking its first-come, first-served seating system.

Southwest Airlines Weighs Assigning Seats

The days of first-come, first-served seating on Southwest Airlines Co. planes could be nearing an end.

Southwest Says Profit Rose in 1Q

Southwest Airlines Co. on Thursday said first-quarter profit rose modestly as higher jet fuel costs somewhat offset strong revenue growth, driven by increased passenger traffic and expanded capacity.

Southwest to Offer Dulles Airport Service

Southwest Airlines Co. will begin service this fall at Dulles International Airport outside Washington, D.C., stepping into a void left by the collapse of Independence Air.

Ex-Southwest Employees Charged in Scam

Eight former employees of Southwest Airlines Co. have been charged with wire fraud after allegedly stealing more than $1 million from the company in a scheme involving used tickets.

Phoenix May Make Bid for Southwest HQ

Phoenix officials have met with executives from Southwest Airlines Co. to discuss the low-cost carrier moving its headquarters from Dallas and may soon make a formal offer, according to officials for the city and the airline.

Lawyer Ron Wins Southwest Stakes

Lawyer Ron moved a step closer to the Kentucky Derby with his fourth straight win, leading gate-to-wire for a three-quarter length victory over Steppenwolfer in Saturday's $250,000 Southwest Stakes at Oaklawn Park.

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Interstate 40 Road Trip Planner

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Plan an adventuresome Interstate 40 road trip (following the path of old Route 66.) Discover fun attractions to enjoy along your way.

Has Jamie bitten off more than can be chewed?

Yes, it’s a mystery! How did the master exponent of cockney sales patter and multi-millionaire cook and recipe compiler, Jamie Oliver, get his hands on over £1M of European money - intended for the benefit of one of the poorest areas of Europe, Cornwall - to tart up a storm th …

Interview: Kate Bell, President, Board First

Kate Bell took the airline industry by storm when she first introduced her new boarding companion, BoardFirst.com, in July 2005. Available exclusively to Southwest Airlines fliers, the service is a convenience for those seeking to gain "A" boarding passes.

Authorities dig into 'free plowing' for votes

Source: The Roanoke Times

The official whose number is in the ad says a friend may have placed it as a prank.

5 Tips for an Easy Trip on Southwest Air

I fly Southwest Airlines. A lot. The people who staff the terminal in San Jose know me by name and greet me with a warm smile of recognition each time I pass through the gates. Believe me, this is not something I ever wished for or worked towards. However, it has caused me to get really, really good at making the journey hassle-free and almost enjoyable.

CNN.com - Pilots to be quizzed on Midway jet crash - Dec 10, 2005

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Pilots to be quizzed on jet crash in Chicago airport