Southwest Airlines (LUV) shares fell Wednesday as the carrier slashed its guidance because of softer bookings.
Southwest Airlines Co (NYSE:LUV) cut its fiscal second-quarter forecast today, as the industry struggles to predict demand trends.
Southwest Airlines Co (NYSE:LUV) stock fell more than 3% after the airline cut its second quarter revenue forecast and projected higher expenses. It now expects revenue per available seat mile, how much it brings in for every seat if it flies one mile, will be down between 4% and 4.5% year-over-year, up from its earlier forecast of a drop between 1.5% and 3.5%.
Southwest cut its second-quarter revenue forecast, citing changing booking patterns. The airline also said its unit expenses, excluding fuel, would be up as much as 7.5% over the year earlier period.
A Southwest Airlines flight dropped to just 525 feet above the ground on Wednesday. The incident prompted an altitude warning and an FAA investigation.
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An activist investor has bought a big stake in Southwest Airlines and is asking for major changes. Elliott Management wants a new CEO and a total review of Southwest's business model.
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DALLAS — The chief executive of Southwest Airlines Co. said Wednesday he will not resign in the face of pressure from a hedge fund that wants him fired, and that his leadership team will produce its own plan to boost the airline's financial performance.
Activist investor Elliott Investment Management called for leadership and board changes at Southwest after reporting a stake worth about $1.9 billion in the carrier.
Southwest Airlines CEO Bob Jordan said on Wednesday he has no intention of stepping down despite pressure from activist Elliott Investment Management.