Southwest Airlines Stock News

The Trump administration dropped a lawsuit against Southwest Airlines over its allegedly chronic flight delays.

Southwest Airlines Co. delivered better-than-expected Q1 results, driven by strong cost controls, record passenger revenues, and effective loyalty program optimization. The company's financial position is solid, with ample cash reserves and manageable debt, reducing near-term financial risk despite ongoing unprofitability. Strategic initiatives like new fare products, expanded distribution, and...

Airline stocks United Airlines Holdings Inc (NASDAQ:UAL) and Delta Air Lines Inc (NYSE:DAL) are both brushing off broad market weakness today.

The U.S. Department of Justice dropped a lawsuit late on Friday against Southwest Airlines , filed by the Biden administration in its final days, that accused the carrier of illegally operating chronically delayed flights.

The Transportation Department under the Biden administration accused the airline of misleading passengers, a claim the company rejected.

DALLAS , May 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Southwest Airlines Co.  (NYSE: LUV) has been invited to speak at the Wolfe Research Global Transportation & Industrials Conference. Wolfe Research will be webcasting the audio presentation live, and a link to the webcast will be made available via the Investor Relations homepage on the Southwest Airlines website.

Airlines are gearing up for summer, with global traffic looking positive despite geopolitical tensions and seasonal low points in spring. Regional and international flight growth varies, with Asia Pacific and European routes leading, while North American and Middle Eastern routes lag. IAG stands out due to recent aircraft acquisitions, but overall industry growth has slowed compared to previous...

Southwest asked the Department of Transportation for permission to fly to more than 100 countries. It comes as the budget airline works to overhaul its business model amid falling profits.