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.Adjusted earnings jumped to 56 cents a share in the period,
Southwest Airlines' Profit Tops Estimate
Southwest Airlines exceeded earnings expectations for Q4 2024, but ongoing cost pressures remain a concern. The quarter was highlighted by record revenue, though persistent cost challenges, particularly from labor and fuel,
Southwest Airlines profit exceeds expectations on improved pricing power
U.S. budget carrier Southwest Airlines' fourth-quarter profit surpassed Wall Street estimates on Thursday, helped by robust travel demand and improved airfares.
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 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.
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 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 Airlines beats profit expectations, missed on revenue
Southwest Airlines (LVU) put in a solid performance in the fourth quarter and forecast above-consensus revenue per available seat mile for the current quarter as the carrier absorbed surplus capacity across the industry with greater aircraft efficiency and higher airfares.
Southwest risks regulatory scrutiny after including adjusted revenue with quarterly numbers
Southwest Airlines Co. may be at risk of a comment letter from the Securities and Exchange Commission after including ...
Southwest Airlines CEO Bob Jordan on Q4 results, D.C. plane crash and Boeing deliveries
CNBC’s Phil LeBeau and Southwest Airlines CEO Bob Jordan join 'Squawk on the Street' to discuss the company's quarterly ...
Southwest says plans to repurchase $2.25B of stock this year
Southwest (LUV) executives stated on the company’s earnings call: “We are taking immediate actions to accelerate as much of the $500M of ...
Southwest Pa. under a flood watch Friday and Saturday
On Wednesday at 1:21 p.m. the National Weather Service issued a flood watch valid from Friday 1 a.m. until Saturday 1 p.m.
2 wounded in shooting at cemetery in Evergreen Park, Illinois; 1 person in custody
Cook County Sheriff's police said they responded to a report of shots fired around 11:45 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Cemetery ...
Southwest and Delta cash in on the Super Bowl with dozens of last-minute flights that don't come cheap
Southwest Airlines added 31 new flights for the Super Bowl in New Orleans with most tickets costing more than $500, while ...
ABC 7 Chicago on MSN44m
2 killed in separate crashes on I-57 near Markham, Illinois State Police say
At least two people died in two separate crashes on I-57 in Chicago's south suburbs, Illinois State Police said.