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Southwest Airlines (LUV) director Patricia Watson receives 4,108-share stock grant

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Watson Patricia A reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

Southwest Airlines Co. director Patricia A. Watson reported a stock grant from the company. On a Form 4 dated May 7, 2026, she received 4,108 shares of Southwest common stock as a compensation-related grant at a price of $0.00 per share.

After this award, Watson directly holds 20,769 shares of Southwest common stock. The filing also shows 1,279 shares held indirectly by her spouse, reflecting a separate indirect ownership position. These entries represent equity compensation and updated ownership, not open-market buying or selling.

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Insider Watson Patricia A
Role null
Type Security Shares Price Value
Grant/Award Common Stock 4,108 $0.00 --
holding Common Stock -- -- --
Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 20,769 shares (Direct, null); Common Stock — 1,279 shares (Indirect, By Spouse)
Footnotes (1)
Stock grant 4,108 shares Grant, award, or other acquisition of common stock
Grant price $0.00 per share Price for 4,108-share compensation grant
Direct holdings after transaction 20,769 shares Common stock directly owned by Patricia A. Watson after grant
Indirect spouse holdings 1,279 shares Common stock held indirectly by spouse
Common Stock financial
"security_title: "Common Stock" for each reported transaction"
Common stock represents ownership shares in a company, giving investors a stake in its success and a say in important decisions through voting rights. It is the most common type of stock traded on markets and can provide income through dividends, as well as potential for value growth. For investors, holding common stock means sharing in the company’s profits and risks.
Grant, award, or other acquisition financial
"transaction_code_description: "Grant, award, or other acquisition""
Indirect ownership financial
"ownership_type: "indirect" and nature_of_ownership: "By Spouse""
Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →
SEC Form 4
FORM 4UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940
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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).
Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.
1. Name and Address of Reporting Person*
Watson Patricia A
(Last)(First)(Middle)
2702 LOVE FIELD DRIVE
HDQ 4GC
(Street)
DALLAS TEXAS 75235
(City)(State)(Zip)
UNITED STATES
(Country)		2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO [ LUV ] 		5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
XDirector10% Owner
Officer (give title below)Other (specify below)
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
05/07/2026		6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)
XForm filed by One Reporting Person
Form filed by More than One Reporting Person
4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3) 2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8) 4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5) 5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4) 6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4) 7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
CodeVAmount(A) or (D)Price
Common Stock05/07/2026A4,108A$020,769D
Common Stock1,279IBy Spouse
Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
(e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3) 2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security 3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8) 5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5) 6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4) 8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5) 9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4) 10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4) 11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
CodeV(A)(D)Date ExercisableExpiration DateTitleAmount or Number of Shares
Explanation of Responses:
Remarks:
/s/ Claire Hoedebeck, on behalf of and as attorney for Patricia A. Watson05/11/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.
* If the form is filed by more than one reporting person, see Instruction 4 (b)(v).
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR

FAQ

What insider transaction did Southwest Airlines (LUV) report for Patricia A. Watson?

Southwest Airlines director Patricia A. Watson reported receiving a grant of common stock. The Form 4 shows an award of 4,108 Southwest Airlines shares as equity compensation, updating her direct share ownership and documenting indirect holdings through her spouse.

How many Southwest Airlines (LUV) shares did Patricia A. Watson receive in this Form 4?

Patricia A. Watson received 4,108 shares of Southwest Airlines common stock. The transaction is coded as a grant or award, indicating compensation rather than an open-market purchase, and increases her directly held position as disclosed in the filing.

At what price were Patricia A. Watson’s Southwest Airlines (LUV) shares granted?

The 4,108 Southwest Airlines shares granted to Patricia A. Watson carried a reported price of $0.00 per share. This reflects a compensation-related stock award from the company, not a cash purchase in the open market at a prevailing market price.

What are Patricia A. Watson’s Southwest Airlines (LUV) holdings after this transaction?

Following the grant, Patricia A. Watson directly holds 20,769 Southwest Airlines common shares. The Form 4 also reports 1,279 additional shares held indirectly by her spouse, giving a fuller picture of her reported beneficial ownership positions in the company.

Does the Southwest Airlines (LUV) Form 4 show any insider stock sales by Patricia A. Watson?

The Form 4 does not report any sales by Patricia A. Watson. It records a grant of 4,108 common shares at $0.00 per share and an indirect holding entry for 1,279 shares by her spouse, without any open-market dispositions.

How is the spouse’s Southwest Airlines (LUV) ownership reported in Patricia A. Watson’s Form 4?

The filing lists 1,279 Southwest Airlines shares as indirectly owned “By Spouse.” This indicates those shares are held in the spouse’s name, with Patricia A. Watson reporting them as indirect beneficial ownership in addition to her directly held common stock.