Products provide choice for Customers to have a broader range of travel experiences DALLAS, April 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) announces its new fare products, as well as new benefits for its Rapid Rewards® Credit Cardmembers and Tier Members, aiming to deepen and reward loyalty for the airline's most engaged Customers."With new choices like seat selection and Extra Legroom, our enhanced fare bundles let Customers customize their trip while still enjoying our industry-leading ...

Key Takeaways Airlines are struggling due to low domestic and international travel demand and low consumer confidence. The lower demand is due to a potential slowdown in the economy triggered by Trump's tariffs. However, investors shouldn't completely write off top-ranked airline ETF JETS from their holdingsThe airline industry is facing growing turbulence as the ongoing global trade war creates a cloud of uncertainty over passenger demand and revenue projections. This week, Southwest Airlines (LUV) , Ame ...

Southwest Airlines (LUV) Q1 2025 Earnings Call April 24, 2025 09:29 PM ET Company Participants Julia Landrum - Vice President, Investor RelationsRobert Jordan - President, CEO & Vice Chairman of the BoardAndrew Watterson - COOTom Doxey - Executive VP & CFORavi Shanker - Managing DirectorSheila Kahyaoglu - Managing DirectorDuane Pfennigwerth - Senior Managing DirectorSavanthi Syth - MD - Airlines & Advance Air MobilityWhitney Eichinger - Senior VP & Chief Communications OfficerAlison Sider - ReporterMary Sch ...

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q (Mark One) ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2025 or ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from ________ to ________ Commission File No. 1-7259 SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) | Texas | 74-1563240 | | --- | - ...

Southwest Airlines Co. (LUV) reported first-quarter 2025 loss of 13 cents per share, which was wider than the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 18 cents. In the year-ago quarter, the company had incurred a loss of 36 cents per share.Revenues of $6.42 billion beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $6.40 billion. The top line, however, improved 1.6% year over year on the back of the yield improvements from revenue management actions and capacity moderation. However, LUV witnesses weaker demand throughout the quarter, ...

AAL is down more than 40% this year, while LUV is off by 22%Airline stocks are in focus today, after sector stalwarts American Airlines Group Inc (NASDAQ:AAL) and Southwest Airlines (NYSE:LUV) stepped into the earnings confessional. Both airliners reported a smaller-than-expected first-quarter loss and withdrew their full-year guidance, mirroring Delta Air Lines (DAL) and United Airlines (UAL) amid an increasingly murky U.S. economic outlook. AAL was last seen up 2.5% to trade at $9.56, consolidating around ...

Core Insights - Southwest Airlines reported mixed Q1 2025 results, achieving a record operating revenue of $6.4 billion, while facing softer leisure demand and macroeconomic uncertainty [4][3][8] - The company has suspended full-year EBITDA guidance for 2025 and 2026 due to the challenging economic environment, but reaffirmed EBIT targets of $1.8 billion for 2025 and $4.3 billion for 2026 [4][10][12] - New initiatives, including basic economy and bag fees, are set to launch in May 2025, with expectations for minimal contribution in Q2 but significant ramp-up in the latter half of the year [5][11][12] Financial Performance - Q1 2025 saw a 3.5% increase in RASM (Revenue per Available Seat Mile) on record yields, while CASMx (Cost per Available Seat Mile) grew by 4.6%, outperforming previous guidance [3][10][12] - The company plans to reduce capacity growth to approximately 1% for the full year 2025, down from a previous guidance of 1%-2% [4][10] - Debt repayment of $2.6 billion is planned, including a $976 million prepayment of payroll support program notes and a $1.6 billion payoff of convertible notes [4][12] Strategic Initiatives - The company is focusing on revenue-generating initiatives, including enhancements to the Rapid Rewards program and partnerships with online travel agencies like Expedia, which have exceeded expectations [9][11][12] - Upcoming initiatives aim to improve customer experience and revenue, such as premium and assigned seating sales starting in Q3 2025 [5][11] - The company is also implementing a turn time reduction initiative to increase aircraft utilization without extending operational hours, which is expected to positively impact RASM and CASM [9][11] Market Outlook - The macroeconomic environment has led to softer booking trends, particularly in leisure travel, with guidance for Q2 RASM expected to be flat to down 4% year-over-year [4][10] - Despite the challenges, managed business travel remains stable, excluding government sector weakness, and the company is focusing growth in key markets like Nashville, Phoenix, Sacramento, and Orlando [5][10] - The company is confident in its ability to navigate the current environment due to its strong investment-grade balance sheet and unencumbered assets [12][14]

Southwest Airlines became the latest U.S. carrier on Wednesday to withdraw its financial forecast as President Donald Trump's trade war has created the biggest uncertainty for the industry since the COVID-19 pandemic. With little clarity on how consumers will behave in the face of a potentially worsening economy, airlines are struggling to accurately forecast their business.Travel is a discretionary item for many consumers and businesses. With the trade war raising the prospect of slower economic growth and ...

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Southwest Airlines (LUV) reported $6.43 billion in revenue for the quarter ended March 2025, representing a year-over-year increase of 1.6%. EPS of -$0.13 for the same period compares to -$0.36 a year ago.The reported revenue represents a surprise of +0.40% over the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $6.4 billion. With the consensus EPS estimate being -$0.18, the EPS surprise was +27.78%.While investors closely watch year-over-year changes in headline numbers -- revenue and earnings -- and how they compare to Wall ...