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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.

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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.

Dallas Morning News · 10h

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.

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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.

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Southwest Airlines CEO on American Airlines crash in DC: 'Our hearts go out'

Southwest's CEO Bob Jordan said "our hearts go out" to people on the American Airlines flight involved in Wednesday night’s ...

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Southwest Airlines Posts Record Revenue. Why Investors Wanted More.

Southwest Airlines stock was falling on Thursday after the carrier’s fourth-quarter revenue and forward guidance both came in ...

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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, ...

Southwest Airlines Reports Record Revenue Of $27.6 Billion In 2024

The airline ended Q4 2024 and full-year with net income of $261 million and $465 million, respectively. Its revenues were ...

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LUV Earnings: Southwest Airlines Stock Slips on Mixed Q4 Results

Southwest Airlines (LUV) stock is down today despite the air travel company beating Q4 2024 profit estimates. The company’s earnings per share ...

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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 ...

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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, ...