Southwest Airlines Co. (LUV) has provided updated guidance for second-quarter 2024.The company now expects its second-quarter revenue per available seat mile (RASM) to decline in the range of 4%-4.5% year over year, which marks a deterioration from the previous guidance of 1.5% to 3.5% decline. The downside in the RASM expectations was owing to the difficulties faced by LUV in adjusting its revenues to current booking patterns and consumer spending trends. Despite lowered expectations, LUV continues to anti ...

Southwest Airlines is experiencing reduced pricing power because airlines have added flights and seats.The company said in a Wednesday (June 26) filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) that it has changed its outlook for revenue per available seat mile (RASM) in the current quarter from its previous estimate of a year-over-year drop of 1.5% to 3.5% to its current estimate of a drop of 4.0% to 4.5%.“The reduction in the company’s RASM expectations was driven primarily by complexities in adap ...

Southwest Airlines, already under pressure from a hedge fund for disappointing financial results, said Wednesday that a key revenue ratio will be weaker than expected because of changes in how consumers book travel.The airline said it still expects second-quarter revenue to hit a record.However, Southwest said, revenue for each seat flown one mile — a closely watched measure of pricing power — will fall by 4% to 4.5% compared with the same quarter last year. In April, the airline said the decline would be 1 ...

Key TakeawaysSouthwest Airlines cut its revenue per available seat mile (RASM) guidance for the second quarter on weaker bookings.The carrier explained that it was having issues in adapting revenue management to its booking patterns in what it called a "dynamic environment."Southwest said that despite the booking softness, it expects a record quarter for operating revenue. Southwest Airlines (LUV) shares fell Wednesday as the carrier slashed its guidance because of softer bookings. The airline wrote in a Se ...

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla., June 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Elliott Investment Management L.P. ("Elliott"), today released the following statement on behalf of Partner John Pike and Portfolio Manager Bobby Xu regarding Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) (the "Company" or "Southwest") and its revenue guidance reduction announcement:Today's announcement marks the eighth guidance reduction at Southwest Airlines in the last 18 months with RASM (revenue per available seat mile) now expected to decline 4% to 4.5% in the ...

Southwest Airlines Co (NYSE:LUV) cut its fiscal second-quarter forecast today, as the industry struggles to predict demand trends. Plus, Boeing's (BA) safety issues resulting in delayed jet deliveries are limiting growth. At last check, LUV is down 3.9% to trade at $27.40.The shares are testing support at the $27 level, but gapping below the 40-day moving average as they look to snap their three-day win streak. The $30 region has acted as a ceiling since the equity's March pullback, rejecting a rally from e ...

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Southwest Airlines shares fell roughly 4% in premarket trading on Wednesday after the carrier cut its second-quarter revenue forecast, citing changing booking patterns.Southwest expects revenue per available seat mile, the amount the airline brings in for every seat it flies one mile, will fall between 4% and 4.5% in the second quarter over last year, after previously estimating a 1.5% to 3.5% decline.It also said its unit expenses, excluding fuel, would be up as much as 7.5% over the year earlier period, a ...

Airline launches 10-week sweepstakes in partnership with local Chambers of Commerce and Convention and Visitors BureausDALLAS, June 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) today launches the Summer of Go sweepstakes, which offers Customers weekly chances to win 1 of 10 destination prize packages to attractive leisure destinations. Beginning today, Customers can visit Southwest.fm/SummerofGo to learn more and enter for a chance to win.  "Our robust route map includes destinations from coa ...

A Southwest Airlines flight dropped to just 525 feet above the ground on Wednesday.The incident prompted an altitude warning and an FAA investigation.A Southwest flight dropped dangerously low off the coast of Hawaii in April.  Sign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. Read preview Thanks for signing up! Access your favorite topics in a personalized feed while you're on the go. Email address By clicking “Sign Up”, you acce ...