Southwest cancels more flights over mechanical, weather issues For a sixth day, Southwest Airlines customers are being cautioned to check airline schedules before heading to the airport. Airline officials report that 65 flights have been canceled due to fleet maintenance-related issues out of the 290 flights canceled systemwide Thursday. (Star-Telegram)
%% Great airline/nickname ; but one of the worst sectors to get long in , unless/until a 911 trend gets old LOL.One of the few airlines not to get bankruptcy
Southwest gains approval for Hawaii flights from Bay Area The Federal Aviation Administration said Wednesday it has granted Southwest Airlines approval to begin flights to Hawaii from San Jose and Oakland, capping the airline’s effort to extend its reach across the Pacific. The Dallas-based airline’s chief operating officer, Mike Van de Ven, said Southwest will announce timing for selling tickets and beginning flights in the coming days. (CBS)
Southwest Flights From California To Hawaii Now On Sale Southwest Airlines is now selling flights from California to Hawaii. The Dallas-based airline will start flights from Oakland to Honolulu on March 17, then Oakland to Maui on April 7. Flights from San Jose to Honolulu will start May 5, and San Jose to Kahului on May 26. Southwest says it will start offering flights from Sacramento and San Diego in the coming weeks. (CBS Denver)