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Southwest Airlines announces a flurry of new initiatives for the coming years

On top of vacation bundles and partnerships with international carriers, Southwest says assigned seats will go on sale in 2025.

The New York Times · 11h

Southwest Airlines Lays Out Overhaul, and Stock Gains

The move, including service enhancements and share buybacks, came after the hedge fund Elliott Management called for cost savings and better profits.

Seeking Alpha on MSN · 22h

Southwest Airlines gains after guidance update, buyback announcement

Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE:LUV) provided a guidance update on Thursday ahead of the airline company's Investor Day event later on Thursday. For Q3, Southwest Airlines (LUV) expects to see revenue per available seat mile rise 2% to 3% year-over-year,

Southwest Airlines to launch assigned seating, premium cabin

The Washington Post on MSN · 13h

Southwest Airlines to launch assigned seating, premium cabin in 2025

A shift away from open seating is expected to begin in the second half of next year, Southwest said. DALLAS — Southwest Airlines on Thursday unveiled the first details of its plans to begin assigning seats, update its boarding process and add new “premium” extra-legroom seats on its planes.

Hosted on MSN · 13h

Extra legroom, assigned seats, overnight flights: Inside Southwest Airlines' plan for its future

Southwest Airlines raised its third-quarter revenue forecast on Thursday and detailed a host of changes to its business model.

Arizona Republic on MSN · 17h

Southwest Airlines assigned seating: When it starts and who can get it

It's the end of Southwest Airlines' open seating era. Customers will be able to get assigned seats and and pay for extra legroom. Here's what to know.

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NBC News on MSN · 1d

Southwest Airlines to cut service and staffing in Atlanta to slash costs

Southwest Airlines is planning to reduce service to and from Atlanta next year, cutting more than 300 pilot and flight attendant positions, according to a company memo seen by CNBC.

USA TODAY on MSN · 22h

Southwest to cut service, staffing at Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport

Southwest will not eliminate its Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport crew base, but said it will need less staff there to operate the set cuts.

Reuters on MSN · 1d

Southwest plans to reduce service and staffing in Atlanta, union says

Southwest Airlines plans to reduce service to and from Atlanta next year, affecting some employees on the impacted routes, unions covering the carrier's employees said on Wednesday. The Southwest Airlines Pilots Association said the airline would schedule drawdowns from April next year and reduce the number of gates to 11 from 18.

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Southwest authorizes $2.5B stock buyback, announces changes for customers

Southwest Airlines Thursday authorized $2.5 billion for stock buybacks to defeat a bid from activist shareholder hedge fund ...

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Southwest Airlines says it will introduce assigned seats and premium perks in 2026

Southwest Airlines leaders say they will provide more details about their plan to change the airline and increase profits.

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Big changes: Southwest Airlines elite status will soon be more important for frequent flyers

Southwest will add seat selection and premium seats to its planes in 2026. This makes Southwest A-List and A-List Preferred ...

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Southwest lays out turnaround strategy, shares jump

Southwest Airlines on Thursday unveiled a slew of measures to turn around its struggling business, including partnerships, ...

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Southwest to end open seating for 2026 flights, offer more legroom and red-eye bookings

Southwest Airlines said its surveys show that 80% of its customers want to know where they are sitting on the plane before ...

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Southwest Airlines sues City of San Antonio, airports director as Oct. 1 deadline looms

The airline filed a lawsuit Thursday in U.S. District Court against the city and San Antonio International Airport Director ...

Neighbors share concern after police say homeowner shoots intruder in southwest Las Vegas

Several neighbors shared their concern with 8 News Now Thursday after police said a person shot and killed a man trying to ...

Little Rock Southwest High School Band wins big at Delta Classic Battle of the Bands competition

It was passion and a love for a certain harmony that drove Taryn Dotson, and other members from the Supersonic Storm of ...

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