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Southwest Airlines announced today plans to increase the number of hospitals and medical transportation organizations that will receive grants in the airline's 2011 Medical Transportation Grant Program. - More

The Southwest Airlines Pilots' Association (SWAPA) will meet with the Company regarding their intent to convert current Boeing 737-700 aircraft orders to the larger 737-800s. This meeting continues ongoing productive talks and collaboration between Southwest Airlines and its pilots regarding the potential acquisition of the 737-800. - More

United Airlines (Nasdaq: UAUA) and Continental Airlines (NYSE: CAL) announced that they have reached agreements to lease 18 pairs of take-off and landing slots (roundtrip flights) during peak and off-peak travel times and certain related facilities to Southwest Airlines at Newark Liberty International Airport. - More

Southwest Adds Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. as a New Preferred Partner to the Carrier's Frequent Flyer Program - More

A Southwest flight attendant is in the news today after for taking a baby from her parents after the mother allegedly slapped the 13-month-old-child for crying on a Dallas-to-Albuquerque flight, The Associated Press reports. AP adds the attendant intervened 'after she saw the mother slap the girl and passengers complained.' - More

Airline Business and Flight Global, in association with SimpliFlying, are delighted to be launching the first social media conference dedicated to aviation and all things airline related. - More

Carrier Marks Year of Phenomenal Growth at Logan with Daylong Celebration at its Gates in Terminal E - More

Beginning late 2010, Rearden Commerce customers that partner with Southwest Airlines will have direct access to Southwest fares and schedules, simplifying the reservation process for travelers and consolidating reporting efforts for travel and procurement executives. - More

Southwest Airlines (NYSE: LUV) reported second quarter 2010 net income of $112 million, or $.15 per diluted share, compared to net income of $91 million, or $.12 per diluted share, for second quarter 2009. - More

Continental Airlines' (NYSE: CAL) 25th aircraft with new flat-bed BusinessFirst seats and additional upgraded amenities took to the skies this week. - More