Southwest's latest partnership with China Airlines was announced this week, when the two gathered at the International Air Transport Association's annual general meeting in India. The meeting is Southwest's first since becoming a member carrier earlier this year, and Southwest seems to be fully utilizing the networking opportunity.

Southwest Airlines has announced plans for its transpacific partnership, a move that would further its global reach. The effort comes as Southwest expands its international reach, the latest in a long list of changes at the Dallas-based company in recent months.

On May 28, Southwest Airlines instituted its new bag policy that was previously announced in March.