In a shocking twist of fate, Southwest Airlines has introduced some actually good updates to its flight operations. Starting January 27th, 2026, the 58-year-old company announced that it would be switching to assigned seating, new boarding groups with a new group organization system, and last-minute priority boarding options.

LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- A Southwest Airlines flight headed to San Francisco had to return to the gate at Los Angeles International Airport after a fight broke out between two passengers. The incident happened shortly after 10:30 p.m. Sunday as flight 2010 ...

Dozens of delays and cancellations were reported at LAX, which is facing flight reductions under FAA rules due to the federal government shutdown

Airlines have been issuing alerts to passengers to be aware of possible flight impacts; no end to government shutdown in sight.

People watch a plane land at Los Angeles International Airport on Nov. 6, 2025, the day before an FAA-mandated reduction in flights began at 40 major airports around the country, including LAX.

Southwest is now teaming up with Philippine Airlines, which provides service throughout the Philippines, Asia, Australia, and the Middle East. Southwest is the second American partner for Philippine Airlines, which teamed up with Alaska Airlines earlier this year.

Airports in Southern California on Monday saw more delays and more cancellations imposed by the U.S. Department of Transportation. An estimated 150 flights were cancelled in SoCal airports over the weekend and that number grew on Monday as 221 flights were delayed.

Southwest Airlines and Philippine Airlines launch an interline deal expanding trans-Pacific routes and seamless U.S.–Asia connections for travelers.

The partnership will service international travelers through Los Angeles, Seattle/Tacoma, San Francisco, and Hawaii.