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Southwest Airlines says a key measure of pricing power will be weaker than expected in 2Q

Jun. 26, 2024 18:51 PM EDT

DALLAS (AP) — 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...

Southwest Airlines CEO says he won't resign. A hedge fund is trying to get him fired

Jun. 12, 2024 15:23 PM EDT

DALLAS (AP) — The CEO of Southwest Airlines said Wednesday he will not resign in the face of pressure from a hedge fund that wants him fired and that his leadership team will produce its own plan to boost the airline's financial performance. CEO Robert Jordan said Southwest will...

An investment firm has taken a $1.9 billion stake in Southwest Airlines and wants to oust the CEO

Jun. 10, 2024 16:38 PM EDT

DALLAS (AP) — Activist shareholder Elliott Investment Management has bought a $1.9 billion stake in Southwest Airlines and is seeking to force out the CEO of the airline, which has struggled with operational and financial problems. Shares in the airline rose 7% Monday, their...