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.Non-fuel unit costs will rise as much as 9% in the first quarter after an 11% jump in the final months of last year,
Southwest Airlines expects slower pace of cost increases in 2025
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 4Q Revenue Higher on Holiday Activity, Strong Travel Demand Seen Continuing
Southwest's results echo sentiments laid out by Delta Air Lines, which reported quarterly results earlier in the month. Delta said demand accelerated throughout the fourth quarter, with a handful of its highest revenue days in history taking place in November and December. The company also expects travel demand to remain strong this year.
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 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 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.
Southwest Air’s Quarterly Profit Rises on Strong Holiday Travel
Southwest Airlines Co. reported a quarterly profit higher than analysts expected as leisure travel over the winter holidays and ticket prices both rose in the final three months of 2024.
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Southwest Airlines hit with ERISA class action over alleged 401(k) fund mismanagement
The lawsuit filed in Texas says the carrier's failure to remove an underperforming fund option, which holds over $2 billion in assets, has cost plan members millions.
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Southwest Airlines pilot arrested, allegedly intoxicated, at Georgia airport ahead of flight
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Southwest Airlines Inc. Q4 Earnings Summary
Below are the earnings highlights for Southwest Airlines Inc. (LUV): Earnings: $261 million in Q4 vs. -$252 million in the same ...
Southwest: Q4 Earnings Snapshot
DALLAS (AP) — DALLAS (AP) — Southwest Airlines Co. (LUV) on Thursday reported fourth-quarter profit of $261 million. On a per-share basis, the Dallas-based company said it had net income of 42 cents.
Southwest risks regulatory scrutiny after including adjusted revenue with quarterly numbers
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