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Is Southwest Airlines Stock Outperforming the Dow?

While Southwest Airlines has outpaced the Dow over the past 52 weeks, it has underperformed in recent months, and analysts remain cautious about the stock’s prospects.

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Low Cost Airlines Struggle While Legacy Rivals Soar On Global Travel Rebound

U.S. airlines are poised for a profitability upswing, with fresh long-term forecasts pointing to accelerating international demand, wider margins, and a sharper divide between legacy carriers gaining strength and low-cost rivals still struggling to regain footing.

Benzinga

Delta is launching nonstop flights to these incredible European destinations — these are the best thing to do when you get there

A new direct service to Madrid, Spain, will begin on May 16, 2026, while flights to Nice, France, will start on May 17

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‘I would sue’: Woman says Southwest Airlines flight attendant spilled Coke Zero on her MacBook and Louis Vuitton purse. What should she do?

Flying these days isn’t the most pleasant experience. Travel prices are high, and if you actually manage to get a flight, the experience can leave you wishing that you hadn’t.

The Mary Sue

3 Undervalued Stocks Poised to Shine in the Next Market Rally

As rate cuts are around the corner, it is clear that some names will start to do well, especially ones that now trade at discounted prices.

MarketBeat

Southwest Airlines introduces new security barriers on aircraft

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The Independent UK

Southwest Airlines debuts new gadget to keep bad guys out of the cockpit

The retractable barrier will be deployed by flight attendants when pilots take breaks for bathroom visits and refreshments

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Lee Corso Gets Star Send-Off From Southwest Airlines Ahead of Final ‘College GameDay’

Lee Corso’s impact goes far beyond the football field.

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Airline Sparks Outrage With Controversial New Rule Affecting Plus-Size Passengers

Passengers who “encroach upon the neighboring seat(s)” will have to pay for an extra ticket in advance.

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Passenger attacked in viral hair-pulling incident sues Southwest, blaming the airline’s ‘free-for-all’ seating policy

Exclusive: Livia Rombola’s attorney told The Independent that Southwest Airlines’ lack of assigned seating ‘was a substantial factor’ in causing the wild melee

The Independent UK

An airline will introduce a new policy that will affect plus-size travelers. Here’s how

Southwest Airlines will soon require plus-size travelers to pay for an extra seat in advance if they can't fit within the armrests of one seat

The Independent UK

Southwest Airlines' Demands Plus-Size Passengers Book Extra Seats in Advance Starting January 27

Southwest Airlines is changing its 'Customer of Size' policy. Starting 27 January, plus-size passengers must now buy a second seat in advance if they need more room.

International Business Times UK

Southwest pilot arrested for DUI denies bodycam footage shows he was drunk

David Allsop’s attorney says ‘experts’ have weighed in on the police bodycam footage and concluded the field sobriety tests were not conducted properly

The Independent UK

‘Is this like a thing? I’m so confused’: Southwest Airlines pilot hangs out window to clean plane window with Sprite. Why?

Like any window, cockpit windshields should be cleaned. Normally, these methods will either include mild detergent with water or aviation glass cleaner. But what about a sparkling beverage? An airline passenger sought answers from 7 million viewers after witnessing an airline pilot clean his cockpit windows with what she believed…

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“If airlines can damage professional-grade instruments and then refuse to take responsibility, it puts every traveling musician at risk”: Emily Wolfe’s signature guitar smashed inside hardcase during flight – airline taking no responsibility

Pete Thorn and Gilby Clarke have had the same issues with the firm

The Guardian - US

Southwest Airlines apologizes after two blind passengers left behind by plane

‘Nobody told us anything,’ one of women said after all other passengers were rebooked on earlier flight amid delays

MarketBeat

3 Stocks Every Value Investor Should Watch Out for Right Now

Three stocks have been screened for their potential upside in the coming months, making them a perfect place to be for value investors today.

International Business Times UK

Internet Outage Brings Southwest Flights to a Halt as Airline Faces More Turbulence at the Top

Southwest Airlines suffered a major internet outage on 31 July 2025, grounding roughly 40% of its national departures and triggering a board chair transition amid ongoing operational upheaval.

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Is Wall Street Bullish or Bearish on Southwest Airlines Stock?

Southwest Airlines has lagged behind the S&P 500 over the past year, and Wall Street analysts remain skeptical about the stock’s future performance.

The Independent UK

Southwest Airlines launches ticket sales for flights with assigned seating in major policy U-turn

All Southwest tickets purchased for travel starting January 27, 2026, will feature assigned seating

Evening Standard

US passenger plane plunges 300ft to avoid mid air crash with British fighter jet

According to flight data from FlightAware, the plane dropped 91 metres (300 feet) in just 36 seconds

The Guardian - US

Two injured after Southwest plane plummets to avoid potential collision

Reports say plane flying from Burbank to Las Vegas took dramatic plunge after takeoff to avoid Hawker Hunter jet

Benzinga

Southwest's Rocky Q3 Outlook Sparks Doubts Over Steep Q4 Profit Climb

Southwest Airlines Company (NYSE:LUV) shares are trading relatively flat on Friday.

Benzinga

Southwest Airlines Reports Worse-Than-Expected Q2, But Sees 'Constructive Backdrop' For Back Half Of 2025

Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE:LUV) released its second-quarter results after Wednesday's closing bell. Here's a look at the key figures from the quarter.

Benzinga

Southwest Airlines Adds St. Thomas To Growing Caribbean Network

Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE:LUV) plans to expand its route network in 2026, starting with new service to Cyril E. King International Airport (STT) in St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands.

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