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Southwest Airlines and TJX Hit New 52-Week Highs: Which Is More Likely to Fly Higher in 2026 and beyond?

There were 56 new 52-week highs on the NYSE on Tuesday. Two of them were Southwest Airlines and TJX Companies. While both are flying high heading into the new year, only one is worth owning in 2026 and beyond.

Barchart · Dec 17, 2025

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 · Dec 15, 2025

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 · Dec 12, 2025

New Southwest Airlines policy could be costly for plus-size travelers

Airline is also ending its open seating policy less than a year after it ended its free checked bag service

The Independent UK · Dec 1, 2025

Airport Meltdown: Southwest Passenger Screams At Staff Over Delay — Same Person Reportedly Booted From Another Flight

A Southwest Airlines passenger caused a viral meltdown at Denver Airport over a delayed flight, with TikTok users alleging she had previously behaved disruptively on another flight.

International Business Times UK · Nov 24, 2025

‘This sounds like a doctor visit report’: Southwest Airlines passenger catches seatmate writing journal entry. Then she sees what he says about her

A Southwest Airlines passenger was left stunned after discovering what her seatmate wrote about her in his journal. In the TikTok, which has amassed 1.8 million views, the Nashville-based user (@kenzshann) shared a slideshow.

The Mary Sue · Nov 14, 2025

US Flight Cancellations Mount as Trump Administration Orders Reductions Nationwide

US airlines face widespread flight cancellations as the Trump administration orders reductions amid a government shutdown.

International Business Times · Nov 7, 2025

Federal judge issues permanent ban on deployment of national guard troops in Portland – as it happened

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The Guardian - US · Nov 7, 2025

The Best (and Worst) Airlines for Flight Delays and Cancellations

Flight delays and cancellations can derail your travel plans. See which airlines rank best — and worst — for reliability before you book.

Kiplinger · Nov 6, 2025

Are Wall Street Analysts Predicting Southwest Airlines Stock Will Climb or Sink?

Southwest Airlines has underperformed the broader market over the past year, and analysts are cautious about the stock’s prospects.

Barchart · Nov 3, 2025