The Flying Critic News

Tire catches fire on Southwest flight landing at Sky Harbor.

The Dallas Morning News reports that Southwest Airlines will stepup 2008 growth plans:

To do so, Southwest will be keeping two airplanes that it had planned to retire. In all, it now plans to expand its fleet by a net of 13 airplanes this year, compared to the seven that it projected on April 17.

A Southwest Airlines passenger got cited for refusing to get off cell phone during a flight from AUS.

Southwest Airlines just borrowed $600 million from a group of European banks and Citibank.

"...spokeswoman Beth Harbin cited uncertainty about the economy, tight U.S. credit markets and the high price of fuel.

"We thought it would be wise to bolster our cash position," she said."

Monster energy drink now available for purchase on board on Southwest.

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Southwest announced a 15% off sale for travel August 23, 2008 through October 30, 2008.  Labor day weekend is blacked out.  You must book between April 18, 2008 and April 21, 2008.  Use promo code: DING15

Southwest reports earnings: drops from $93 million 1Q of last year to $34 million for 1Q of this year; will cut new plane deliveries by 50%

Passengers sue Southwest over missed inspections