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Latest news on Southwest Airlines, a major American airline headquartered in Dallas, Texas known for its low fares. It is the world's largest low-cost carrier and the eighth-largest overall carrier. Southwest operates a primarily domestic route network, serving over 120 destinations across 40 states, as well as Puerto Rico, Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean. The airline is known for its low fares and has a strong reputation for customer service. Southwest's business model is based on offering a single class of service, with a simple fare structure and a focus on point-to-point service rather than hub-and-spoke routing, meaning it relies on direct flights between cities. Southwest allows free checked baggage and exclusively uses Boeing 737 jets in its fleet. The airline has over 66,000 employees and operates approximately 4,000 flights per day during peak travel season.