"In an industry full of growing complexity, Customers want ease and flexibility when they travel, and we pride ourselves on delivering an experience that doesn't nickel and dime Customers with hidden fees," said Jonathan Clarkson, Vice President Marketing at Southwest Airlines.  "The inspiration for 'The Big Flex' is giving Customers the freedom to say yes by connecting them to what's important in their lives with unrivaled flexibility. It's about making a big deal out of something that others might overloo ...

Southwest Airlines (NYSE:LUV) stock is in the news Monday as the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) plans to probe the travel company over an engine cover problem.Southwest Airlines made headlines over the weekend when an engine cover flap on one of its planes came loose after taking off from the Denver International Airport. This resulted in the flight returning to that airport and passengers boarding another jet, resulting in a 3-hour delay.The FAA is investigating this matter as Southwest Airlines als ...

This article has been reviewed according to Science X's editorial process and policies . Editors have highlighted the following attributes while ensuring the content's credibility: Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain A Southwest Airlines jet returned to Denver Sunday morning after the engine cover fell off and struck the wing flap during takeoff, according to the Federal Aviation Administration. The Boeing 737 landed safely, and the passengers headed to Houston were being put onto another aircraft, Southwe ...

Key TakeawaysSouthwest Airlines stock is on the radar Monday after an engine cover detached during take-off on a Houston-bound flight.The latest mishap follows two other Southwest safety incidents over the past month.Southwest lowered its current-quarter and full-year outlook in March, citing reduced capacity from fewer Boeing deliveries.The Southwest Airlines share price may find support around $22.70 from the November 2023 low, and resistance near $38 from the July 2023 countertrend peak. Shares in low-co ...

Issues at Boeing are impacting the airline's growth plans.Southwest Airlines (LUV 1.32%) is famously a one-airplane airline -- a strategic choice that dovetails with the company's focus on efficiency and keeping things simple. But that one airplane, the Boeing 737, is currently caught in turbulence, and it's impacting Southwest's plans for growth.Shares of Southwest lost 14.8% in March, according to data provided by S&P Global Market Intelligence, after the company warned Wall Street that it was adjusting g ...

DALLAS, April 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- As disclosed in the Company's Proxy Statement released today, the Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) (the "Company") Board of Directors nominated 14 candidates to stand for election at the Company's Annual Meeting of Shareholders on May 15, 2024. As previously announced, the Board is excited to nominate Lisa Atherton to join the Board as a new Director. Directors Ron Ricks and John Montford will not stand for reelection.  "On behalf of the Board, I want to thank Ron and ...

In the latest trading session, Southwest Airlines (LUV) closed at $28.45, marking a -0.8% move from the previous day. This change lagged the S&P 500's daily loss of 0.14%. Elsewhere, the Dow saw a downswing of 0.77%, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq appreciated by 0.17%.Prior to today's trading, shares of the airline had lost 16.24% over the past month. This has lagged the Transportation sector's gain of 2.91% and the S&P 500's gain of 5.34% in that time.The upcoming earnings release of Southwest Airlines will b ...

DALLAS, March 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) today announced a ratified collective bargaining agreement for nearly 18,000 Southwest Airlines® Ramp, Operations, Provisioning, and Cargo Agents. The contract covers the second-highest number of Employees, represented by the Transport Workers Union Local 555 (TWU 555), of the airline's 12 labor agreements.   "Our Ramp, Operations, Provisioning, and Cargo Agents provide exceptional Customer Service and are essential to the Southwest e ...

DALLAS, March 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) today announced a Tentative Agreement with the Transport Workers Union Local 556 (TWU 556) for a new labor contract covering the Company's nearly 20,000 Southwest Airlines® Flight Attendants. "Southwest's Flight Attendants support the Safety and comfort of our Customers while providing legendary Southwest Hospitality," said Adam Carlisle, Vice President Labor Relations at Southwest Airlines. "I am glad they will have the opportunity t ...

After the market rallied to a new record high last week, there is plenty of talk about which overvalued stocks may be in danger zone. The S&P 500 nearly doubles its median price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 15, currently at a P/E of 28 times.With artificial intelligence (AI) driving markets, there is speculation about whether there is a bubble. If so, when will it burst? In such an environment, it’s prudent to determine which stocks have become overvalued and overextended. These may be poised for a reversal o ...