12 signals tagged Southwest Airlines.
A targeted offer for the Amex Business Platinum card offers 200,000 points after $20,000 in spend, notably without lifetime usage restrictions
Affects 6 airline programs (Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines...). Card-issuer angle via American Express.
Airport documents indicate a new Delta Sky Club is coming to Honolulu, with Southwest and Alaska Airlines also planning new lounges
Affects 3 airline programs (Alaska Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Southwest Airlines).
Southwest Airlines has introduced a new policy where passengers may be charged for window seats that do not actually have windows, altering the value proposition of its seat selection fees
Affects Southwest Airlines loyalty members and route planners.
Southwest is offering a purchase promotion allowing members to buy Rapid Rewards points at up to 45% off (approx. 1.65¢ per point) through May 30, 2026
Affects 8 airline programs (British Airways, Cathay Pacific, Emirates...). Spans 2 hotel programs (Accor Live Limitless, Marriott Bonvoy). Card-issuer angle via American Express, Chase.
Five major US airlines have simultaneously increased their checked baggage fees, marking a broad industry-wide price hike for travelers
Affects 8 airline programs (Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines...).
U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy told CNBC that airline consolidation is likely, noting President Trump loves big deals. He specifically mentioned that if a merger between major carriers occurs, asset divestiture would be required, and JetBlue is a key player in the…
Affects 6 airline programs (American Airlines, British Airways, Delta Air Lines...).
Southwest credit cardholders are receiving a targeted offer to earn 25% bonus points on purchases of $3,000 or more, with a maximum bonus of 20,000 points
Affects Southwest Airlines loyalty members and route planners. Card-issuer angle via Bilt.
The United Business Card offers up to 110,000 MileagePlus bonus miles and 2,000 Premier Qualifying Points after spending $5,000 in the first 3 months, plus 10,000 extra miles for adding an authorized user
Affects 7 airline programs (Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines...). Relevant for Hilton Honors elites and award redeemers. Card-issuer angle via American Express, Chase.
JetBlue is actively simulating potential merger scenarios with Alaska Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and United Airlines, signaling possible strategic shifts in the industry
Affects 8 airline programs (Alaska, Alaska Airlines, American...).
Southwest Airlines offered a promotion using promo code BUZZER, providing savings of up to 40% on base fares and award flights. The offer is now expired
Affects Southwest Airlines loyalty members and route planners.
Southwest Airlines will discontinue flights to Chicago O'Hare (ORD) as of June 4, 2026, ending service to roughly a dozen destinations to focus on its Chicago Midway hub
Affects 2 airline programs (Southwest, Southwest Airlines).
Southwest Airlines has updated its employee travel policy to allow only pilots and flight attendants to fly in cabin jumpseats, excluding other non-rev employees like gate agents
Affects 3 airline programs (Southwest, Southwest Airlines, Turkish Airlines).
