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' Profit Tops Estimate
Southwest Airlines exceeded earnings expectations for Q4 2024, but ongoing cost pressures remain a concern. The quarter was highlighted by record revenue, though persistent cost challenges, particularly from labor and fuel,
Southwest Airlines Costs Set to Climb, Muting Strong Demand
Southwest Airlines Co. warned that costs will climb faster than expected as it grapples with heavy labor expenses, undercutting gains from strong demand for leisure 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 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, ...
American Airlines crash: Five unanswered questions that Donald Trump will want to know
The cause of the crash has not yet been determined, but Donald Trump blamed it on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI).
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.
PSA Airlines involved in deadly DC plane crash has deep roots in aviation history
The American Airlines’ subsidiary has ties that go back decades in Ohio, and just said it was moving its headquarters to ...
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 ...
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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 ...
Southwest Airlines CEO Bob Jordan on Q4 results, D.C. plane crash and Boeing deliveries
CNBC’s Phil LeBeau and Southwest Airlines CEO Bob Jordan join 'Squawk on the Street' to discuss the company's quarterly ...
LUV Earnings: Southwest Airlines Stock Slips on Mixed Q4 Results
Southwest Airlines (LUV) stock is down today despite the air travel company beating Q4 2024 profit estimates. The company’s earnings per share ...