Travel Hiccup?

IAH Exit, Shmexit: Southwest Airlines Goes Big on Hobby Airport

Despite many recent setbacks, the carrier hopes to turn things around with a big expansion at Houston’s smaller airport.

05/24/2024 By Sofia Gonzalez

Travel news

Southwest Airlines Returns to George Bush Intercontinental Airport

Plus, book a $50 flight through May 3.

04/13/2021 By Raven Wuebker

Social Distancing in the Sky

What to Know about Flying Right Now

Here's what five popular airlines are doing to keep customers safe.

07/02/2020 By Paola Kustra

Trading Places

Mexico City Is Out and Hawaii Is In for Southwest Airlines

Turns out CDMX is more business than play.

01/25/2019 By Gwendolyn Knapp

Escape Plan

Book These Southwest Summer Flights by Friday

Hit up the Big Easy or the beach for $49 one-way.

05/16/2018 By Gwendolyn Knapp

The Friendly Skies

Book This Big Southwest Airlines Sale by Tomorrow

With one-way flights starting at $42, you'll want to jump on this sale before it's over.

10/11/2017 By Katharine Shilcutt

Craft Beer

Cure Your Vacation Envy This Summer at Sundown at The Grove

The craft beer series returns starting July 5—this time with a twist that delivers the vacation to you.

06/26/2017 By Hannah Lauritzen

The Friendly Skies

Take a Cheap Trip to New York with These Southwest Fares

These fall flight deals will let you enjoy the Big Apple during the loveliest time of year—for less.

05/25/2017 By Katharine Shilcutt

The Friendly Skies

Southwest Offering Last-Minute Flight Deals Through Thursday

Fares start at $59, but you have to book by December 29.

12/26/2016 By Katharine Shilcutt

The Friendly Skies

United Airlines to Offer Less Room for Luggage, Older Planes in 2017

Is the airline still on a quest to be less awful or not?

11/16/2016 By Katharine Shilcutt

Weekly Deals

The Only Thing Between You and Australia is $1,095

Check out this week's top airline promotions for trips to Sydney, Melbourne and more.

10/11/2016 By Marianella Orlando

Travel

Take Advantage of This 3-Day Southwest Airlines Sale

Book by October 6 for prices as low as $49 one-way—and that includes international destinations.

10/04/2016 By Katharine Shilcutt

The Friendly Skies

Everyone in America Loves Southwest Airlines

The Texas-based airline carrier beat out all others when it comes to value, friendliness and flexibility.

06/20/2016 By Katharine Shilcutt

The Friendly Skies

10 Reasons to Get on a Plane to Belize Right Now

Big things—like the second-largest barrier reef in the world—come in small packages.

06/15/2016 By Miranda Proctor

Get Out

Flight Deals of the Week: Escape to Cooler Climes

From Norway to New Zealand, we've got unique ways to get you out of Houston on the cheap.

05/03/2016 By Katharine Shilcutt

The Friendly Skies

Direct Flight of the Week: Las Vegas

Take advantage of Southwest's cheap round-trip tickets and get to know the Vegas beyond the buffets and blackjack.

03/15/2016 By Katharine Shilcutt

The Friendly Skies

Direct Flight of the Week: Tulsa

From Art Deco to modern art, waterfalls to waterfront views, sophisticated Tulsa is full of surprises.

01/14/2016 By Katharine Shilcutt

The Friendly Skies

Direct Flight of the Week: Little Rock

Mountains, whiskey-makers and modern art museums, only an hour away.

01/07/2016 By Katharine Shilcutt

Coming Soon

Southwest Airlines Soon to Offer New Flights

Travel to Puerto Vallarta or Cabo San Lucas this October.

09/15/2015 By Marianella Orlando

Pro Tips

Squeezing More from Your Travel Dollar

How to save on airfare.

07/06/2015 By Bill Wiatrak