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Southwest Airlines hosts a Solarbration in honor of the total eclipse

Apr 8, 2024 - As millions of Americans watched the total solar eclipse in awe from the ground earlier today, a lucky group of travelers got to experience the incredible phenomenon at 35,000 feet!

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Southwest Airlines Launches Interest-Free Financing On Select Flights With Buy Now Pay Later Leader, Uplift

Apr 5, 2024 - Uplift, the leading Buy Now Pay Later solution for the world's travel brands, announced today the expansion of its exclusive partnership with Southwest Airlines® by providing eligible Customers with 0% financing on Wanna Get Away Plus®, Anytime, and Business Select® qualifying fares.

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Southwest Airlines Announces Board of Directors Nominees

Apr 5, 2024 - As disclosed in the Company's Proxy Statement released today, the Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) (the "Company") Board of Directors nominated 14 candidates to stand for election at the Company's Annual Meeting of Shareholders on May 15, 2024.

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Southwest Airlines Acquires SAFFiRE Renewables and Strengthens Focus on Sustainability

Mar 28, 2024 - Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) announces the acquisition of SAFFiRE Renewables, LLC (SAFFiRE) as part of the investment portfolio of its wholly owned subsidiary Southwest Airlines Renewable Ventures, LLC (SARV).

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Southwest Airlines’ Coveted Companion Pass Promotion is Back!

Mar 25, 2024 - Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) today announced the return of its Companion Pass® promotion.

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Southwest Airlines Ramp, Operations, Provisioning, and Cargo Agents Approve a Five-Year Contract

Mar 21, 2024 - Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) today announced a ratified collective bargaining agreement for nearly 18,000 Southwest Airlines® Ramp, Operations, Provisioning, and Cargo Agents.

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Southwest Airlines Reaches Tentative Agreement with Flight Attendants' Union

Mar 20, 2024 - Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) today announced a Tentative Agreement with the Transport Workers Union Local 556 (TWU 556) for a new labor contract covering the Com

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Southwest Airlines Joins Kilohana Hula Show As Presenting Sponsor, In Celebration Of Five Years Of Serving The People Of Hawaii With Heart

Mar 19, 2024 - Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) is celebrating its fifth anniversary of Hawaii service by today announcing a partnership with the Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement (CNHA)

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Southwest Airlines Announces New Chief Information Security Officer

Mar 15, 2024 - Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) announced today that Carrie Mills has been promoted from Vice President Technology, Cybersecurity to Vice President & Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) effective March 16.

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Shane Smith & The Saints Perform Live at 35 Inflight Concert

Mar 6, 2024 - In celebration of the release of "Norther" the first album from Shane Smith & The Saints in five years, Southwest Airlines hosted the band for a surprise Live at 35® inflight concert onboard a flight from Austin to Phoenix.

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Southwest Airlines to Present at the J.P. Morgan Industrials Conference

Mar 5, 2024 - Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) has been invited to speak at the J.P. Morgan Industrials Conference. J.P. Morgan will be webcasting the audio presentation live

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Southwest Airlines Launches Renewable Ventures Subsidiary to Advance Sustainable Aviation Fuel And Announces Investment In LanzaJet

Feb 28, 2024 - Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) today announces the launch of Southwest Airlines Renewable Ventures (SARV), a critical component in the success of the carrier's goal to replace 10% of its total jet fuel consumption with SAF by 2030.

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Southwest Airlines and Omni Hotels Partner for a ‘Solarbration’ Sweepstakes to Commemorate the Upcoming Total Solar Eclipse

Feb 26, 2024 - Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV), in partnership with Omni Hotels & Resorts, announce a Solarbration sweepstakes with a chance for two lucky winners and their guest to receive a total eclipse experience*.

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Southwest Airlines Earns Top Score In Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s 2023-2024 Corporate Equality Index for Ninth Year

Feb 22, 2024 - Southwest Airlines Co. is proud to announce its score of 100 on the Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s 2023-2024 Corporate Equality Index (CEI), the nation’s foremost benchmarking survey and report measuring corporate policies and practices related to LGBTQ+ workplace equality.

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Southwest Airlines Announces Tentative Agreement With TWU 555

Feb 22, 2024 - Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) and the Transport Workers Union Local 555 (TWU 555) today reached a Tentative Agreement for a new labor contract. TWU 555 represents nearly 18,000 Southwest Airlines® Ramp, Operations, Provisioning, and Cargo Agents.

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Southwest Airlines Returns As Official Airline Of Luck Reunion And Announces Artist On The Rise Finalists

Feb 19, 2024 - Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) returns as the Official Airline of Luck Reunion, an exclusive music festival held at Willie Nelson's "Luck, TX," ranch outside Austin, Texas.

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Southwest Airlines Celebrates Expanded Technical Operations Facility In Phoenix

Feb 16, 2024 - Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) is celebrating the completion of a multi-year, $100 million project, which nearly doubles the size of the airline’s maintenance hangar at Phoenix Sky Harbor.

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Southwest Airlines Celebrates Recognition On Fortune World's Most Admired Companies™ 2024 List

Feb 13, 2024 - Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) proudly celebrates its recognition on Fortune World's Most Admired Companies™ 2024 list.

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Southwest Airlines Hosts “Pup Rally” at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport

Feb 11, 2024 - Southwest Airlines teamed up with Animal Planet to celebrate the Big Game—Puppy Bowl, that is—at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY).

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Southwest Airlines Extends Flight Schedule Through Early November

Feb 8, 2024 - Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) today announced more seasonal service this fall as it extends its flight schedule through Nov. 2, 2024. Flights are available for booking at Southwest.com.

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Southwest Airlines Plans Customer Experience Enhancements and Modernization of Brand Elements with a Redesigned Cabin, New Seats, and a Uniform Refresh

Feb 2, 2024 - Redesigned aircraft cabin interior featuring RECARO aircraft seats to debut in early 2025 Existing Boeing 737 MAX 8 and -800s to include onboard power ports and larger overhead binsUniform refresh pro

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Southwest Airlines Declares 180th Quarterly Dividend

Jan 31, 2024 - Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $.18 per share to Shareholders of record at the close of business on March 6, 2024.

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Southwest Airlines Adds More Flights For The Big Game in Las Vegas

Jan 28, 2024 - Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) is gearing up for the Big Game weekend in Las Vegas with more flights for football fans in Kansas City and San Francisco.

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Southwest Airlines Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2023 Results

Jan 25, 2024 - Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) (the "Company") today reported its fourth quarter and full year 2023 financial results.

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Southwest Airlines to Discuss Fourth Quarter 2023 Financial Results on January 25, 2024

Jan 24, 2024 - Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) invites you to listen to a live webcast of its fourth quarter 2023 financial results.

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Southwest Airlines Pilots Approve New Contract

Jan 22, 2024 - Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) announced today its Pilots, represented by the Southwest Airlines Pilots Association (SWAPA), overwhelmingly approved a new collective bargaining agreement.

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Southwest Airlines to Discuss Fourth Quarter 2023 Financial Results on January 25, 2024

Jan 18, 2024 - Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) invites you to listen to a live webcast of its fourth quarter 2023 financial results.

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Southwest’s Operational Performance During Winter Holidays

Jan 9, 2024 - Southwest operated nearly 81,500 flights between Dec. 20, 2023 and Jan. 7, 2024 with solid operational performance across many metrics.

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Southwest Airlines Celebrates Week of WOW With Up To 40% Off Base Fares and Deals on Hotels, Car Rentals, and Vacation Packages

Jan 9, 2024 - Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) today launched one of its largest sales of the year as part of its Week of WOW 2024. Today, through Jan. 11, 2024, 11:59 p.m. Pacific Time, Southwest® Customers can save up to 40% off base fares for flights by using WOW in the promo code box when booking travel between Jan. 30 and May 22, 2024.

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2023 Operational Investments

Dec 22, 2023 - Improved reliability, resilience, and Customer Service

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Southwest Airlines Named The Top Airline For Job Growth And Opportunity By The American Opportunity Index

Dec 21, 2023 - Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) is proud of its recognition as an Employer Honoree on the 2023 American Opportunity Index, a ranking that measures the effectiveness of companies in developing talent to drive business performance and advance individual Employees’ careers. Southwest® ranked as the top airline on the Index for the second consecutive year.

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Southwest Airlines Pilots to Vote on Five-Year Agreement

Dec 20, 2023 - Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) announced today that a Tentative Agreement has been reached with the Southwest Airlines Pilots Association (SWAPA) and will be voted on by the airline’s nearly 11,000 Pilots.

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Southwest Airlines Reaches Settlement With Department of Transportation (DOT)

Dec 18, 2023 - Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) is announcing today that it has reached a global settlement with the Department of Transportation (DOT) relating to the DOT's investigation into the December 2022 Winter Storm Elliot disruption.

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Southwest Surprises Customers Onboard “Trolls Band Together” Aircraft with Film-Themed Trivia and Giveaways

Dec 12, 2023 - Southwest Airlines surprised Customers on a New York City-bound flight by giving away Fandango movie codes to see DreamWorks Animation's "Trolls Band Together," the new chapter in the blockbuster musical franchise!

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Southwest Airlines’ Dave Harvey Named One Of Most Influential People In Travel By Business Travel News

Dec 11, 2023 - Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) celebrates its recognition on Business Travel News' (BTN) list of the 25 most influential people in travel for 2023.

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Southwest Airlines Announces Nomination Of Lisa Atherton To Join Its Board Of Directors

Dec 8, 2023 - The Board of Directors of Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) has named Lisa Atherton as a candidate to join the Board.

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Southwest Airlines Announces Points For A Purpose Holiday Promotion For Rapid Rewards Members

Dec 1, 2023 - Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) announced the Points for a Purpose Holiday Promotion offering Rapid Rewards® Members a special incentive to increase their giving impact by donating to select nonprofits starting Dec. 1, 2023, and running through Dec. 14, 2023.

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Southwest Airlines Announces Executive Leadership Changes

Nov 27, 2023 - Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) today shared Executive Leadership changes and organizational alignment effective Friday, Dec. 1, to provide additional focus and clarity to support the Company’s strategic priorities.

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Southwest Employees Deliver Strong Operational Performance During Busy Thanksgiving Travel Period

Nov 27, 2023 - Southwest operated more than 41,000 flights, connecting more than 5.1 million passengers to their Thanksgiving plans this holiday season.

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Southwest Airlines Earns High Ranking in Business Travel News Survey for Excellence in Corporate Travel

Nov 17, 2023 - Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) celebrates the carrier’s recognition on the Business Travel News (BTN) 2023 Airline Survey for customer satisfaction in business travel.

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Southwest Airlines Partners with Kidd’s Kids to Send More Than 20 Kidd’s Kids and Their Families on Magical Getaway

Nov 16, 2023 - For the 17th year, Southwest Airlines and Kidd's Kids partnered to send more than 20 Kidd's Kids and their families on a trip to the Most Magical Place on Earth outside of Orlando, Fla.

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Southwest Airlines Announces New Environmental Sustainability Goals on its Path Toward Net Zero Carbon Emissions by 2050

Nov 15, 2023 - Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) today announced an updated sustainability strategy, Nonstop to Net Zero, which outlines the carrier's path toward its goal of achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2050 and supporting a more sustainable future for air travel.

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Southwest Airlines Grants Scholarships to Support Educational Opportunities for Students

Nov 14, 2023 - Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) announced the 2023 recipients of the Herbert D. Kelleher and Rollin W. King and the Southwest Airlines® Scholarships. The scholarships support students’ educational journeys nationwide, inspiring them to take flight through access to education.

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Southwest Airlines Brings to Life a Virtual Field Trip for First Graders

Nov 12, 2023 - Southwest Airlines recently hosted first grade teacher, Mrs. Sonja White and her entire first grade class after she set up a mock Southwest plane in her classroom, ‘flew' her students to Mexico and captured the hearts of many in her viral video.

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Southwest Airlines Hosts Meals on Wheels Blitz Day Supporting the Visiting Nurses Association

Nov 9, 2023 - Southwest Airlines hosted a Meals on Wheels Blitz Day with over 300 Employees serving on the ground and 140 routes that made their way around Dallas to Support the Visiting Nurses Association (VNA).

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Southwest Airlines Recognized On Forbes’ 2023 Customer Experience All-Stars List

Nov 8, 2023 - Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) celebrates its recognition on the first-ever Forbes’ 2023 Customer Experience All-Stars list. Southwest Airlines® ranks No. 100 out of 300 brands consumers in the U.S. view most positively for the company’s products, services, and treatment of customers.

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Southwest Airlines Leaders and Employees Make Surprise Calls to Customer Representatives

Nov 7, 2023 - Today, Southwest Airlines Leaders, including President & Chief Executive Officer, Bob Jordan; Chief Operating Officer, Andrew Watterson; Senior Vice President Operations & Hospitality, Steve Goldberg; Vice President Customer Support & Services, James Ashworth; and other Employees made surprise phone calls to Customer Representatives from the Customer Support & Services (CS&S) Department.

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Southwest Airlines Signs Agreement With USA BioEnergy To Purchase Up To 680 Million Gallons Of Sustainable Aviation Fuel

Nov 2, 2023 - Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) ("Southwest") today announced an offtake agreement with USA BioEnergy, LLC ("USA BioEnergy"), for up to 680 million gallons of neat sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).

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Southwest Rapid Rewards™ Credit Cards from Chase launch the Destination: Love Sweepstakes

Nov 1, 2023 - Today, Southwest Rapid Rewards Credit Cards from Chase launched the Destination: Love Sweepstakes*, designed to inspire travel solely based on the hobbies and interests people love most.

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Southwest Airlines Awarded a Top Score on the 2023 Disability Equality Index

Oct 27, 2023 - Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) is proud to score a 100 on The Disability Equality Index (DEI) for the fourth consecutive year.

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