LUV - Southwest Airlines Co.
Alaska Airlines launched its new Seattle-to-London route on Thursday, at a testing time for aviation. An executive told Business Insider most airlines are only covering up to 50% of increased fuel costs.
Southwest (LUV) reported earnings 30 days ago. What's next for the stock?
Southwest Airlines to Present at the Bernstein Strategic Decisions Conference PR Newswire DALLAS, May 21, 2026
DALLAS, May 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) President, Chief Executive Officer, & Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors Bob Jordan will participate in a fireside chat at Bernstein's 42nd Annual Strategic Decisions Conference on May 28 at 1:30pm ET. Bernstein 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.
Airline stocks are trading higher on Wednesday as falling oil prices ease pressure on an industry that has been squeezed by soaring fuel costs. Here's a look at some of the biggest movers.
Warren Buffett famously thought investing in airlines was a bad idea after getting burned. Berkshire Hathaway investors undoubtedly hope Greg Abel has better luck.
Budget carriers like Breeze, Allegiant and Frontier are swooping in on Spirit's former routes as well as circling its valuable takeoff and landing slots at bigger airports.
After Spirit Airlines vanished from the skies, its not-quite-sudden collapse raised questions about why the successful low-cost model, born in the U.S. airline industry, is failing.
A Southwest flight from Albuquerque to Baltimore diverted to Tulsa, Oklahoma. The airline and the FAA said the diversion was due to a cracked windshield.
On May 11, 2026, Southwest Airlines Co (LUV) shares fell 3.2% today, with the current price at $39.99. The stock has experienced a 52-week range of $28.98 to $5
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DALLAS, May 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $.18 per share to Shareholders of record at the close of business on June 11, 2026, on all shares then issued and outstanding. The quarterly dividend will be paid on July 2, 2026.
The current Middle East geopolitical conflict has led to surging oil prices, a significant headwind for the airline industry. Yet while one airline is throwing in the towel, two stand to ride out these current troubles, en route to much higher prices.
Airlines for America President and CEO Chris Sununu discusses the European jet fuel shortage, TSA staffing issues, recent air traffic close calls and more on 'Varney & Co.' 0:00 European Jet Fuel Shortage Concerns 0:53 Why Domestic Airfares Are Rising 1:51 TSA Staffing Crisis & Government Shutdown 4:10 Air Traffic Control Close Calls & Modernization 5:12 Grading Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy
U.S. airlines spent more than $5 billion on jet fuel in March than they did in February, U.S. government data released Wednesday show. The spike came after the U.S.-Israel strikes on Iran began, effectively closing the Strait of Hormuz.
More than 75,000 summer flights have been removed from airline schedules, per Cirium. The bulk of those came from Spirit and United Airlines.
Major U.S. airlines spent just over $5 billion on jet fuel in March, up 56% and $1.8 billion over February costs, the U.S. Transportation Department said.
Customer-Driven Changes Recognized with Award-Winning Satisfaction DALLAS, May 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) has been named #1 in Customer Satisfaction among Economy Passengers in the JD Power 2026 North America Airline Satisfaction Study SM, marking the fifth consecutive year the airline has secured the top ranking. Earning the highest ranking for five years in a row underscores Southwest's® sustained commitment to its Customers in an increasingly dynamic travel environment, demonstrating the airline's ability to deliver consistent value even as it evolves its product and overall experience to meet changing expectations.
Southwest Airlines has expressed interest in hiring some aircraft mechanics from now-defunct Spirit Airlines, a union official said on Monday, as the U.S. low-cost carrier prepares to take Boeing's new 737 MAX 7 jet early next year.
Airlines have wasted no time in beefing up their schedules in the wake of Spirit Airlines' collapse. Carriers are competing for Spirit's routes and gates.