Southwest airport lounges? CEO says carrier is open to even more high-end changes
Southwest CEO Bob Jordan said the company is open to making even more changes to woo customers who might be flying on competitors. Airport lounges, long-haul international flights and more premium class are all on the table, Jordan told CNBC.
Southwest Airlines: Short Interest Plunges—Should You Buy?
New geopolitical conflicts in the Middle East have created a new wave of uncertainty and volatility in the S&P 500 index and the rest of the global markets. However, one specific market has become the poster child of all this uncertainty, and that is the energy sector, particularly regarding oil prices.
Southwest Airlines Adds Cockpit Alerts to Boost Runway Safety
Honeywell-designed alerts warn pilots against dangerous takeoffs or other risky situations at airports.
Southwest Airlines Co. (LUV) TD Cowen Future of Consumers Conference - (Transcript)
Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE:LUV ) TD Cowen Future of Consumers Conference Call June 4, 2025 11:45 AM ET Company Participants Tom Doxey - Executive VP & CFO Conference Call Participants Thomas John Fitzgerald - TD Cowen, Research Division Thomas John Fitzgerald All right, everybody. Thanks so much for joining.
Southwest Airlines Co. (LUV) CEO Bob Jordan Hosts Bernstein 41st Annual Strategic Decisions Conference (Transcript)
Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE:LUV ) Bernstein 41st Annual Strategic Decisions Conference May 29, 2025 11:00 AM ET Company Participants Bob Jordan - President & CEO Conference Call Participants David Vernon - Bernstein David Vernon We're going to get started here. Thank you, everyone, and welcome to Day 2 of Bernstein's 41st Annual Strategic Decisions Conference.
Southwest Airlines ends era of free checked bags as profit pressures mount
Southwest Airlines will begin charging for checked bags, breaking from its long-standing policy, and launching a basic fare to enhance profitability and customer reach.
All Bags Will No Longer Fly Free on Southwest Airlines, Starting Tomorrow
Southwest Airlines' (LUV) decades-long "two bags fly free" era is coming to an end tomorrow.
Southwest Airlines Sets Fee for First Checked Bag at $35
The airline this week will start charging for checked luggage. A second bag will cost $45.
Southwest Airlines: The Juice Ain't Worth The Squeeze
Southwest Airlines was a paradigm of operational excellence in the airline industry prior to the pandemic. Since the pandemic, ballooning costs and capital expenditures have created significant headwinds for the company. Imagining a realistic path of getting from the current situation back to pre-pandemic operational levels is simply too hard, in my opinion.
Trump admin drops Biden-era Southwest Airlines lawsuit over delays
The Trump administration dropped a lawsuit against Southwest Airlines over its allegedly chronic flight delays.
Southwest Airlines: On The Right Path To Profitability, But Questions Remain
Southwest Airlines Co. delivered better-than-expected Q1 results, driven by strong cost controls, record passenger revenues, and effective loyalty program optimization. The company's financial position is solid, with ample cash reserves and manageable debt, reducing near-term financial risk despite ongoing unprofitability. Strategic initiatives like new fare products, expanded distribution, and potential international expansion could boost future revenue, but their impact remains uncertain.
U.S. Government Drops Lawsuit Against Southwest Airlines
The Transportation Department under the Biden administration accused the airline of misleading passengers, a claim the company rejected.
