Southwest Airlines expects slower pace of cost increases, but inflation persists
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 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 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 makes a harsh cost-cutting move
In the midst of the airline’s financial woes, the company just revealed that it will be making some major changes in an effort to cut costs. According to a new report from CNBC, Southwest Airlines is putting a freeze on corporate hiring and promotions.
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 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 Airlines Posts Record Revenue. Why Investors Wanted More.
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No survivors after American Airlines flight collided with a military helicopter near Washington, DC
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Southwest Airlines Reports Record Revenue Of $27.6 Billion In 2024
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Southwest Airlines pilot arrested just before takeoff and accused of DUI
A Southwest Airlines pilot suspected of being drunk was removed from the cockpit and arrested just before takeoff Wednesday at a Georgia airport, according to airline officials and authorities in the ...
Woman Kicked Off Southwest Airlines Flight Over Pet Cat's 'Smell'
A woman claimed in a viral social media post that she was kicked off a Southwest Airlines flight after her pet cat defecated due to stress during a rough landing. Newsweek reached out to Southwest ...
PSA Airlines involved in deadly DC plane crash has deep roots in aviation history
The American Airlines’ subsidiary has ties that go back decades in Ohio, and just said it was moving its headquarters to ...
Southwest Airlines targets $1.5B incremental EBIT in 2025 with new initiatives
Q4 2024 Management View CEO Bob Jordan highlighted 2024 as a transformative year, emphasizing the Southwest Even Better plan, ...
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Southwest postpones start date for installing extra-legroom seats
Extra-legroom seats in light blue, standard seats in deep blue. Photo Credit: Robert Silk Southwest Airlines won't begin ...