SOUTHWEST AIRLINES ANNOUNCES REALIGNMENT OF BOARD SIZE
Southwest Airlines (NYSE: LUV) announced that Directors David Cush and Gregg Saretsky will step off the Board effective Feb. 23, 2026.
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Southwest Airlines (NYSE: LUV) announced that Directors David Cush and Gregg Saretsky will step off the Board effective Feb. 23, 2026. The company said the Board intends to reduce its size from 13 to 11 members. Bob Jordan thanked both directors for their service during a period of company transformation.
Positive
- Board size will be reduced from 13 to 11 members
- Departures effective Feb. 23, 2026 provide a defined timeline for transition
Negative
- Two directors, David Cush and Gregg Saretsky, are leaving the Board
- Board composition will change, requiring replacement or role adjustments
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News Market Reaction – LUV
On Feb 11, the first trading day after this news, LUV closed 4.88% below the previous close.
Data tracked by StockTitan Argus for the Feb 11 session.
Key Figures
- Board size reduction
- from 13 to 11 directors
- Planned realignment following departures of Cush and Saretsky
- Effective resignation date
- Feb 23, 2026
- Directors Cush and Saretsky stepping off the Board
- Transformation year
- 2025
- Described as a year of remarkable transformation for Southwest
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"2025 was a year of remarkable transformation at Southwest Airlines, and my sincere thanks go out to both David and Gregg for their valuable contributions and dedicated service on the Board. Their participation came during an important period for the Company and helped Southwest position itself for long-term success," said Bob Jordan, President, Chief Executive Officer, and Vice Chairman of the Board.
The Company further said that in connection with the departures of Cush and Saretsky, the Board intends to reduce its size from 13 to 11 members.
ABOUT SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO.
Southwest Airlines Co. operates one of the world's most admired and awarded airlines, offering its one-of-a-kind value and Hospitality at 118 airports across 11 countries. Southwest took flight in 1971 to democratize the sky through friendly, reliable, and low-cost air travel and now carries more air travelers flying nonstop within the United States than any other airline1. By empowering its more than 72,0002 People to deliver unparalleled Hospitality, the maverick airline cherishes a passionate loyalty among more than 134 million Customers carried in 2025. Southwest leverages a unique legacy and mission to serve communities around the world including harnessing the power of its People and Purpose to put communities at the Heart of its success. Learn more by visiting Southwest.com/citizenship.
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U.S. Dept. of Transportation quarterly Airline Origin & Destination Survey as of Q1 2025 - Fulltime-equivalent active Employees as of Dec. 31, 2025
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SOURCE Southwest Airlines Co.
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