Southwest Airlines has ‘difficult decisions’ ahead as it works to boost profit, COO says in video message
Southwest Airlines’ chief operating officer has told staff there are “difficult decisions” ahead, as the troubled airline seeks to move back to profitability under pressure from activist investor Elliott Investment Management.
Southwest Airlines Cuts Atlanta Flying to Boost Profits
Southwest Airlines is slashing flying to Atlanta next year as it looks to stem bleeding from unprofitable routes. Southwest has been making big changes to bolster profits as it faces pressure from activist investor Elliott Investment Management.
Southwest Airlines is cutting flights and jobs as part of a turnaround effort
Southwest Airlines (LUV) is making some big changes as it tries to fend off an activist takeover threat. The company is cutting routes and jobs according to recent media reports.
Southwest Airlines Won’t Ever Be the Same After This Week’s Decisive Showdown
The Dallas-based company’s leadership aims to outmaneuver an aggressive investment firm that’s looking to make the carrier more like the rivals it has outperformed for half a century.
Southwest Airlines COO Warns Employees of Upcoming 'Difficult Decisions,' Facing Pressure from...
Southwest Airlines warned employees of upcoming "difficult decisions" to boost profits amid pressure from activist Elliott Investment Management. The airline recently introduced several revenue-boosting measures,
Southwest Airlines (NYSE:LUV) Announces “Difficult Decisions” To Come
Southwest Airlines ($LUV) released a memo in recent days telling employees that there are “difficult decisions” ahead as the company seeks to
Southwest Airlines says it will introduce assigned seats and premium perks in 2026
Southwest Airlines executives have unveiled their vision for turning the carrier into an airline that gives passengers ...
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Southwest Airlines sues City of San Antonio, airports director as Oct. 1 deadline looms
The airline filed a lawsuit Thursday in U.S. District Court against the city and San Antonio International Airport Director ...
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Southwest Leadership Makes Its Case With New Products, Capacity Cuts
Southwest executives rolled out changes to the carrier’s business model and made a case for the current leadership team to ...
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Here's how Southwest Airlines' new seating and boarding process will work
TPG got a look at a new Southwest Airlines aircraft outfitted with its first-ever extra-legroom seats and refreshed cabin ...
Southwest to end open seating for 2026 flights, offer more legroom and red-eye bookings
Southwest Airlines said its surveys show that 80% of its customers want to know where they are sitting on the plane before ...
5 takeaways from Southwest’s transformational plan like seating, new global partner, more
Southwest has dealt with lackluster financial performance over the last several years and the new modifications to the ...
Southwest Air's lackluster profit fuels pressure to revamp business model
An activist investor wants to oust the CEO and top management, saying the airline's business plan is desperately out of date.
Southwest Airlines execs prepare for major operations overhaul
This is a pivotal moment in the history of Southwest Airlines. That could make for some "difficult decisions," exec warns.
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Southwest Airlines details plans to fight off activist investor Elliott Management
Compared to April 2023, Southwest’s April 2025 schedule cuts about 10% of routes, chief operating officer Andrew ...
Southwest Airlines Pitches New Vision for Budget Pioneer in Activist Battle
The budget-travel pioneer is doing away with some hallmarks of the no-frills model that made it an industry icon, as it fends ...
Southwest Airlines to launch assigned seating, premium cabin in 2025
The shift from open seating is expected to begin in the second half of next year, Southwest says. DALLAS — Southwest Airlines ...
Elliott to Seek Shareholder Vote on Southwest Air Board Overhaul
Activist investor Elliott Investment Management criticized Southwest Airlines Co.’s “haphazard” recovery strategy and said it ...