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Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) generates a steady flow of news as a major U.S. airline operating in the Scheduled Passenger Air Transportation industry. The company’s updates cover topics ranging from network expansion and partnerships to loyalty program enhancements, capital markets activity, and corporate governance developments.
Recent announcements highlight Southwest’s growing connectivity through partnerships with overseas carriers such as Philippine Airlines, Condor, and Turkish Airlines. These arrangements are designed to create single-ticket journeys that link transoceanic flights with Southwest-operated domestic segments in the United States, expanding travel options between U.S. cities and destinations in Asia, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and other regions served by its partners.
Southwest news also frequently focuses on its domestic network and operational footprint. The airline has publicized schedule extensions, new routes, and increased frequencies in key markets such as California and Texas, including growth in San Diego, the Greater Los Angeles area, and Austin, where it is the largest carrier at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport. Announcements about new crew bases, training facilities, and local partnerships illustrate how the airline plans for long-term operational efficiency and regional growth.
Investors following LUV can find news on dividends, debt offerings, and share repurchase authorizations, as well as 8-K filings that reference earnings releases and updates to financial expectations. Southwest also issues news about its Rapid Rewards loyalty program, including promotions like Companion Pass offers and the launch of a Rapid Rewards debit card that earns points on everyday spending. This news page aggregates these developments so readers can monitor strategic initiatives, financial disclosures, and customer-focused changes at Southwest Airlines.
Southwest Airlines (NYSE:LUV) is introducing a major operational change with SeatisFaction™, their new assigned seating system launching January 27, 2026. Starting July 29, 2025, customers can begin selecting seats at booking time for flights from January 2026 onward.
The new system offers three seat categories: Extra Legroom, Preferred, and Standard. Special privileges are extended to Rapid Rewards® Credit Cardmembers and A-List members, who can select seats at booking or within 48 hours of departure, even with Basic fares. The airline is also implementing a new group-based boarding process, with Groups 1-2 reserved for Extra Legroom seats.
Southwest Airlines (NYSE:LUV) has announced it will host a live webcast to discuss its second quarter 2025 financial results on Thursday, July 24, 2025, at 12:30 PM Eastern Time.
The presentation will feature key executives including Bob Jordan (President, CEO, and Vice Chairman), Andrew Watterson (Chief Operating Officer), and Tom Doxey (Executive VP and CFO). Investors can access the webcast through Southwest's investor relations website, with registration opening 20 minutes before the call.
Southwest Airlines (NYSE:LUV) has announced plans to expand its network by adding service to St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands in early 2026, marking its first new destination addition since 2021. St. Thomas will become Southwest's ninth island destination in the Atlantic Basin.
The expansion is part of Southwest's broader transformation strategy, which includes the introduction of assigned and premium seating in Q3 2025, and plans to operate with new fare bundles and reconfigured fleet featuring extra legroom seating in Q1 2026. The airline plans to announce two more new destinations for 2026 this summer.
Southwest Airlines (NYSE: LUV) announced its participation in the upcoming TD Cowen Future of the Consumer Conference. The company's Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Tom Doxey, will deliver a presentation on June 4, 2025, at 11:45am ET. The audio presentation will be accessible through a live webcast on Southwest Airlines' Investor Relations website. Interested parties can access the webcast and its replay through www.southwestairlinesinvestorrelations.com or by navigating to the Investor Relations section under "About Southwest" on the company's main website.
Southwest Airlines (NYSE: LUV) announced its participation in the upcoming Bernstein Strategic Decisions Conference. The company's President, CEO, and Vice Chairman Bob Jordan will deliver a presentation on May 29, 2025, at 11:00am ET. The audio presentation will be accessible via live webcast through Southwest Airlines' Investor Relations website at www.southwestairlinesinvestorrelations.com. A replay of the webcast will also be available for interested parties who cannot attend the live session.