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Southwest Airlines (Southwest)

U.S. low-cost airline

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Headquarters: Dallas, United States
Founded year: 1971
Company type: Public company
Number of employees: 40,000+

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Latest news about Southwest Airlines (Southwest)

In short: Southwest Airlines initiated a major strategic transformation involving new international partnerships, technology upgrades, and leadership changes.

Company announcements

May 6 Southwest

Southwest ranks No. 1 in Economy Class Customer Satisfaction

It leads in Day of Travel Experience, Ease of Travel, and Digital Tools for the fifth year. Southwest focuses on enhancing traveler experiences.

May 5 Southwest

Southwest conducts test flight to Anchorage

Teams tested communication, route safety, and WiFi for the service launch on May 15, 2026. They'll see passengers soon.

April 8 Southwest

Southwest launches Santa Rosa flights

Flights connect nonstop to San Diego, Las Vegas, Denver, and Burbank. Sip and Ship program allows free wine case check-in from select locations.

April 7 Southwest

Southwest adds St. Maarten nonstop service

Nonstop flights from Orlando and Baltimore mark the 10th Caribbean destination. Stunning beaches and rich culture await.

Media coverage

June 22 Yahoo Finance

Berkshire Just Broke Warren Buffett’s Most Famous Rule and Poured $2.65 Billion Into This Airline

The disclosure landed alongside full exits from Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN), UnitedHealth (NYSE:UNH), and D...

June 22 Seeking Alpha

Fuel costs are down, but air travelers might not see cheaper flights… yet

Airfares may stay high despite an 18% fuel drop as airlines exploit tight capacity to boost margins.

June 21 AOL

Southwest Airlines' Major Changes Boost Profits While Keeping Customer Satisfaction High

Southwest Airlines is not the same airline it was even two years ago, as the company has undergone an absolutely massive overhaul with eyes on...

June 19 Yahoo

Over 200 combined flights canceled at DFW, Love Field amid North Texas storm on Juneteenth

The Federal Aviation Administration on Friday issued a ground stop at DFW International Airport and...

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