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The Latest Breaking News from Bob Jordan

Southwest exec who rolled out unpopular change is out

Ryan Green wrote of the "ride of a lifetime" on LinkedIn.

The Street

Southwest Airlines makes drastic cost-cutting decision

The airline is proving that it is serious about cutting costs amid recent headwinds.

The Street

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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Southwest Air makes key appointment in turnaround effort

The airline calls new exec a 'tremendous asset to our executive team.'

The Street

Southwest Airlines makes a harsh cost-cutting move

The airline is making some major changes amid recent financial woes.

The Street

Southwest adds 13 more red-eye flights travelers want to take

The airline announced a major expansion of its summer 2025 schedule.

The Street

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.

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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.

International Business Times

Airline to offer travelers 88 pounds of baggage in economy

The new baggage limit is meant to promote a popular holiday route.

The Street

Southwest Airlines activist investor takes major step toward changes

The “Succession”-style battle over the airline’s future has escalated yet again.

The Street

Southwest Airlines faces a once unthinkable change

Southwest Airlines is under fire.

The Street

Southwest makes cruise change some travelers like

The airline hopes to reach those who need more than just flights.

The Street

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.

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This is where Southwest's first red-eye flights will go

The airline first said last year that it would start running overnight routes.

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.

The Street

This is why a Southwest Airlines investor is telling shareholders to buy back shares ASAP

Major changes are being demanded at the airline.

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.

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Southwest Airlines 'Succession'-style investor battle takes first victims

The airline announces a major change.

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.

The Street

Fears that Southwest will come after two bag policy mount

The airline’s new investors are pushing for bigger cost-cutting.

The Street

Analyst resets Southwest stock price target on revenue initiatives

This is what could happen next to Southwest Airlines shares.

The Street

Southwest is making a change some travelers will love

A major airline promotion is back.

Fortune

Southwest Airlines is under attack—and it's something founder Herb Kelleher always worried about

Southwest's co-founder, who died five years ago, created the company’s singularly successful model and oversaw 47 consecutive quarters of profitability.

Fortune

Former United Airlines CEO: Activist investors are wrong about Southwest. Running an airline requires more than just financial acumen

'Replacing executives at this critical juncture could disrupt the momentum and stability that Southwest needs to implement changes,' writes Oscar Munoz.

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