There may be a saving grace for the Big 3 carriers that low-cost airlines can't as readily bank on: premium and international ...

Southwest Airlines only offers economy class and does not offer business class or first-class tickets. This exposes them to more internal macroeconomic turmoil within the US than its competitors ...

The walk past first class feels cruel as you dodge flight attendants ... and lucrative rewards program, Southwest Airlines has been the unofficial People’s Airline, holding true to its spirit ...