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Why airport lounge access keeps getting more expensive and confusing

Airport lounges in the US have become a major profit driver for airlines, but gaining access has grown increasingly expensive and confusing as carriers tie entry to a mix of elite status, premium credit cards, ticket types and spending thresholds.

The Economic Times

JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon warns a ‘great’ meeting is usually a bad one—here’s how he ends them instead

The leader of the U.S.’s largest bank says meetings should always end with clear action items—otherwise, they were probably a waste of time.

Fortune

Inside the secret work-life rules of Jensen Huang, Elon Musk and other top CEOs of the world: No emails, no large meetings and power naps

The way senior leaders run companies is shifting in quiet but noticeable ways. Some of the biggest names in business are stepping away from long-standing office habits and replacing them with routines that might look unusual from the outside. At companies like Nvidia, Airbnb, United Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and Twilio,…

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Jensen Huang bans one-on-one meetings, and Airbnb's Brian Chesky doesn't use email—meet the CEOs with unconventional work-life rules

CEOs leading businesses from Nvidia and Airbnb to United Airlines and Twilio are rewriting corporate norms on their own terms.

Fortune

United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby lies on his office floor and takes 20-minute naps—and he says it doesn’t mean he’s accomplished any less

Despite taking a quick 20-minute nap on the floor, the United Airlines CEO says he has “accomplished more” than anything else he could have done in that time.

Fortune

JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon says he’s ‘learned and relearned’ to not make big decisions when he’s tired on Fridays

Over the course of his Wall Street career, JPMorgan’s Jamie Dimon has learned to avoid making big decisions when the weekend rolls around.

Fortune

Meetings are not work, says Southwest Airlines CEO—and he’s taking action, by blocking his calendar every afternoon from Wednesday to Friday

Southwest Airlines CEO Bob Jordan says too many execs mistake packed calendars for productivity. He’s found a “crazy” solution.

Fortune

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5-year-old flying enthusiast spots discrepancy in Southwest training manual diagram: ‘They did not match at all’

The child’s spotting, though not an error, reached Southwest CEO Bob Jordan, who invited him and his family for a VIP tour at the airline’s headquarters

The Independent UK

Meetings are not work, says Southwest Airlines CEO—and he’s taking action, by blocking his calendar every afternoon from Wednesday to Friday

Southwest Airlines CEO Bob Jordan says too many execs mistake packed calendars for productivity. He’s found a “crazy” solution.

Fortune

Southwest Airlines will bring 2,000 new jobs to Austin as city works to expand crowded airport

Austin and the state offered the Dallas-based airline a package of economic incentives totaling $19.5 million to locate a new crew base at Austin’s airport.

The Texas Tribune

Southwest's CEO says he picks up trash and serves snacks when flying and shares advice from the airline's legendary cofounder

"I don’t want to be crawling over people, so I tend to sit on the aisle so I can get out and do stuff."

Fortune

Southwest Airlines considers adding premium class and airport lounges to compete in crowded market

In midst of transformation, airline looks to introduce services for high-spending travelers as it overhauls business model

The Independent UK

4 Turnaround Stocks to Consider – and 2 More to Keep an Eye On

A turnaround stock is a struggling company with a strong makeover plan that can pay off for intrepid investors.

Kiplinger

Southwest Ends 'Bags Fly Free' Policy After 50 Years — Here's Who Still Gets Free Checked Luggage

The new move, set to take effect on May 28, marks a major shift in the airline's business model as it struggles with lower earnings.

International Business Times

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Southwest Airlines Ends Free Checked Bags for MOST Flyers—Here's Who Still Qualifies

Southwest Airlines ends its long-standing free checked bag policy for most passengers, a significant shift after ditching open seating.

Kiplinger

Southwest Ditches Free Checked Bag Policy – How Travelers Can Adapt to New Baggage Rules

Bags no longer fly free on Southwest as the airline moves to implement baggage fees in May. Here’s how travelers can save on fees at the airport.

The Independent UK

Southwest Airlines breaks with another tradition and checked bags will cost you now

Southwest Airlines says it’s going to begin charging certain customers a fee to check bags, as the budget airline continues to look for ways to increase its revenue

International Business Times

Southwest Airlines To Cut 1,750 Jobs In First-Ever Mass Layoffs

Southwest anticipates these job cuts will save $210 million in 2025 and $300 million in 2026. However, the company will also incur a one-time expense of $60 million to $80 million for severance and other related costs.

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Fortune

Here's how Southwest plunged from beloved airline icon to activist investor target

Southwest was a customer darling. But 'active inertia' hobbled the stock and precipitated a leadership crisis.

International Business Times

Elliott, Southwest Airlines Close To Reaching Settlement To Avert Board Battle: Report

The parties are currently negotiating terms that would provide Elliott with a number of board seats, though less than the majority, to ensure that control remains with the airline, according to a report.

Fortune

Can Southwest CEO Bob Jordan keep activists at bay?

Earlier this month, chairman Gary Kelly told shareholders he would retire next year amid pressure from hedge fund Elliott Management.

Fortune

Southwest stock surges 10% as airline presents turnaround plan

The changes come two days after Elliott threatened to call a special meeting as it tries to push CEO Bob Jordan out.

International Business Times

Southwest Airlines Prepares To Share Profitability Plan with Investors

Southwest is hosting its Investor Day in Dallas on Thursday, when shareholders will have the opportunity to hear more about these initiatives and the airline's plan to restore its profitability.

Fortune

Southwest shares drop with chairman retiring amid Elliot pressure

Elliot announced in June that it had built a 11% stake in the airline and called for the departures of Kelly and CEO Bob Jordan.

International Business Times

Southwest Chairman Gary Kelly To Retire As Struggling Airline Shakes Up Board

The moves come after a meeting with large shareholder Elliott Investment Management.

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