Southwest Airlines expects slower pace of cost increases, but inflation persists
Southwest Airlines said Thursday that it faces higher costs in 2025 as inflation persists, but it managed to swing to a fourth-quarter profit due to a boost from lower fuel prices.
Southwest Airlines Profit Exceeds Expectations on Improved Pricing Power
The airline also forecast better-than-expected unit revenue (RASM), a proxy for pricing power, for the first quarter. Airlines across the U.S. have cut seating to boost fares after a surplus capacity, introduced last summer in anticipation of a demand surge, forced airlines to offer discounts and sacrifice margins.
Southwest Airlines beats profit expectations, missed on revenue
Southwest Airlines reports strong Q4 performance with record revenue but misses revenue expectations, plans $750M share repurchase program for Q1.
Southwest Airlines Revenue Higher on Holiday Activity
Southwest Airlines posted a profit in the fourth quarter as bookings during the holidays were better than expected.
Southwest Airlines gets revenue boost on leisure travel, but labor costs weigh on outlook
A downbeat outlook tarnished an otherwise strong quarter for Southwest, which topped profit estimates on robust holiday travel.
Southwest Airlines swings to a profit as fuel costs drop
Southwest Airlines said Thursday it swung to a fourth-quarter profit of 42 cents a share from a year-ago loss of 42 cents a share, as overall expenses fell on lower fuel costs. Southwest’s stock fell 2.
Southwest Airlines Posts Record Revenue. Why the Stock Is Falling.
Southwest Airlines stock was falling on Thursday after the carrier’s fourth-quarter revenue and forward guidance both came in a little short of Wall Street’s expectations. Shares fell 2.7% to $30.80 in premarket trading.
Southwest Airlines CEO on American Airlines crash in DC: 'Our hearts go out'
Southwest's CEO Bob Jordan said "our hearts go out" to people on the American Airlines flight involved in Wednesday night’s ...
Southwest Airlines Posts Record Revenue. Why Investors Wanted More.
Southwest Airlines stock was falling on Thursday after the carrier’s fourth-quarter revenue and forward guidance both came in ...
Southwest Airlines targets $1.5B incremental EBIT in 2025 with new initiatives
Q4 2024 Management View CEO Bob Jordan highlighted 2024 as a transformative year, emphasizing the Southwest Even Better plan, ...
No survivors after American Airlines flight collided with a military helicopter near Washington, DC
The number of people onboard and any fatalities is unknown at this time. The plane can carry up to 65 passengers and four ...
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Many feared dead after American Airlines regional jet, Army helicopter collide near DC airport
Figure skaters and coaches returning from the national championships were aboard the American Airlines flight that collided ...
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Southwest postpones start date for installing extra-legroom seats
Extra-legroom seats in light blue, standard seats in deep blue. Photo Credit: Robert Silk Southwest Airlines won't begin ...
Southwest and Delta cash in on the Super Bowl with dozens of last-minute flights that don't come cheap
Southwest Airlines added 31 new flights for the Super Bowl in New Orleans with most tickets costing more than $500, while ...