http://www.advfn.com/nyse/rss.asp?symbol=LUV Southwest Airlines Company Newsfeed en Wed, 15 May 2013 12:21:34 EDT Wed, 15 May 2013 12:21:34 EDT http://www.advfn.com/nyse/StockNews.asp?stocknews=LUV&article=57587281&headline=southwest-airlines-lifts-dividend-share-buyback-authorization http://www.advfn.com/nyse/StockNews.asp?stocknews=LUV&article=57587281&headline=southwest-airlines-lifts-dividend-share-buyback-authorization <div class='newsbody'><pre> By Debbie Cai </pre> <p> Southwest Airlines Co.'s (LUV) board has quadrupled its quarterly dividend and raised the carrier's share buyback authorization by 50% in an effort to return value to shareholders. </p> <p> The largest carrier of domestic U.S. passengers will issue... Wed, 15 May 2013 12:21:34 EDT http://www.advfn.com/nyse/StockNews.asp?stocknews=LUV&article=57319949&headline=southwest-profit-falls-40-amid-hedging-impacts http://www.advfn.com/nyse/StockNews.asp?stocknews=LUV&article=57319949&headline=southwest-profit-falls-40-amid-hedging-impacts <div class='newsbody'><p> Southwest Airlines Co.'s (LUV) first-quarter earnings fell 40% amid fewer hedging gains, though revenue improved. </p> <p> The largest carrier of domestic U.S. passengers is being retooled from its roots as a pioneer discount airline, enlarged by the acquisition of AirTran Airways... Thu, 25 Apr 2013 07:40:14 EDT http://www.advfn.com/nyse/StockNews.asp?stocknews=LUV&article=57089736&headline=n-y-comptroller-southwest-4-other-companies-to-disclose-political http://www.advfn.com/nyse/StockNews.asp?stocknews=LUV&article=57089736&headline=n-y-comptroller-southwest-4-other-companies-to-disclose-political <div class='newsbody'><pre> By Kristin Jones </pre> <p> Southwest Airlines Co. (LUV), Dr Pepper Snapple Group Inc. (DPS) and three other companies have agreed to disclose political donations made with corporate funds, New York State Comptroller Thomas P. Napoli said. </p> <p> The New York State Common... Tue, 09 Apr 2013 13:15:59 EDT http://www.advfn.com/nyse/StockNews.asp?stocknews=LUV&article=56974121&headline=u-s-top-court-rejects-challenge-to-airline-ad-rules http://www.advfn.com/nyse/StockNews.asp?stocknews=LUV&article=56974121&headline=u-s-top-court-rejects-challenge-to-airline-ad-rules <div class='newsbody'><p> WASHINGTON--The Supreme Court on Monday refused to consider an airline industry challenge to a government rule that restricts how airlines advertise fares. </p> <p> The rule, issued by the Department of Transportation in 2011, requires that an airline's most prominently advertised... Mon, 01 Apr 2013 10:20:13 EDT http://www.advfn.com/nyse/StockNews.asp?stocknews=LUV&article=55978169&headline=southwest-net-falls-49-on-higher-expenses http://www.advfn.com/nyse/StockNews.asp?stocknews=LUV&article=55978169&headline=southwest-net-falls-49-on-higher-expenses <div class='newsbody'><p> Southwest Airlines Co.'s (LUV) fourth-quarter earnings fell 49% as the company booked lower fuel-hedging gains, higher operating expenses and a decline in passenger traffic. </p> <p> The largest carrier of domestic U.S. passengers is being retooled from its roots as a pioneer... Thu, 24 Jan 2013 08:00:05 EST http://www.advfn.com/nyse/StockNews.asp?stocknews=LUV&article=55911122&headline=week-ahead-fourth-quarter-earnings-season-ramps-up http://www.advfn.com/nyse/StockNews.asp?stocknews=LUV&article=55911122&headline=week-ahead-fourth-quarter-earnings-season-ramps-up <div class='newsbody'><pre> By Saabira Chaudhuri </pre> <p> Fourth-quarter earnings kick off in earnest next week, with reports due from technology majors Apple Inc. (AAPL), Google Inc. (GOOG) and International Business Machines Corp. (IBM). Several airlines, including Delta Air Lines Inc. (DAL) and... Fri, 18 Jan 2013 14:20:22 EST http://www.advfn.com/nyse/StockNews.asp?stocknews=LUV&article=55749549&headline=southwest-traffic-down-0-2-in-december http://www.advfn.com/nyse/StockNews.asp?stocknews=LUV&article=55749549&headline=southwest-traffic-down-0-2-in-december <div class='newsbody'><p> Southwest Airlines Co.'s (LUV) consolidated traffic edged down 0.2% in December from a year earlier, as its load factor slipped. </p> <p> The largest carrier of U.S. domestic passengers said its capacity edged up 0.2% to 10.48 billion available seat miles from a year ago. Meanwhile... Tue, 08 Jan 2013 10:40:08 EST http://www.advfn.com/nyse/StockNews.asp?stocknews=LUV&article=55557796&headline=midwest-weather-leads-to-road-closures-power-outages-canceled http://www.advfn.com/nyse/StockNews.asp?stocknews=LUV&article=55557796&headline=midwest-weather-leads-to-road-closures-power-outages-canceled <div class='newsbody'><p> Heavy snow and wind in the Midwest have caused power outages, road closures, traffic accidents and flight delays and cancellations, according to reports Thursday from CNN, the Associated Press and Bloomberg News. </p> <p> AMR Corp.'s (AAMRQ) American Airlines and American Eagle... Thu, 20 Dec 2012 15:05:28 EST http://www.advfn.com/nyse/StockNews.asp?stocknews=LUV&article=54263680&headline=airline-passenger-count-rises-in-june http://www.advfn.com/nyse/StockNews.asp?stocknews=LUV&article=54263680&headline=airline-passenger-count-rises-in-june <div class='newsbody'><p> The number of passengers carried on U.S. airlines rose 0.6% in June from a year earlier, aided mostly by international fliers, according to the Department of Transportation. </p> <p> The DOT's Bureau of Transportation Statistics said U.S. airlines carried 66.6 million scheduled... Fri, 21 Sep 2012 12:30:09 EDT http://www.advfn.com/nyse/StockNews.asp?stocknews=LUV&article=53529602&headline=southwest-airlines-ceo-eyes-return-target-in-2013 http://www.advfn.com/nyse/StockNews.asp?stocknews=LUV&article=53529602&headline=southwest-airlines-ceo-eyes-return-target-in-2013 <div class='newsbody'><pre> By Doug Cameron </pre> <p> Southwest Airlines Co. (LUV) could hit its long-term return target as early as next year as the largest carrier of U.S. domestic passengers pauses growth and revamps its aircraft fleet. </p> <p> The Dallas-based airline has slowed its traditional... Thu, 19 Jul 2012 14:29:34 EDT http://www.advfn.com/nyse/StockNews.asp?stocknews=LUV&article=53427990&headline=wsj-air-show-boeing-plans-737-production-transition http://www.advfn.com/nyse/StockNews.asp?stocknews=LUV&article=53427990&headline=wsj-air-show-boeing-plans-737-production-transition <div class='newsbody'><p> By Jon Ostrower </p> <p> FARNBOROUGH, England--With a growing surge of announced orders here for its updated 737 Max, Boeing Co. (BA) is planning its transition from its popular current-generation single-aisle jet. </p> <p> The jet-maker plans a roughly 24- to 36-month slowdown... Wed, 11 Jul 2012 08:34:46 EDT http://www.advfn.com/nyse/StockNews.asp?stocknews=LUV&article=53299772&headline=us-hot-stock-futures-hot-stocks-to-watch http://www.advfn.com/nyse/StockNews.asp?stocknews=LUV&article=53299772&headline=us-hot-stock-futures-hot-stocks-to-watch <div class='newsbody'><p> Among the companies with shares expected to actively trade in Monday's session are Amerigroup Corp. (AGP), WellPoint Inc. (WLP), Sirius XM Radio Inc. (SIRI) and FX Alliance Inc. (FX). </p> <p> Health-benefits provider WellPoint agreed to acquire the managed-care company Amerigroup... Mon, 09 Jul 2012 09:25:14 EDT http://www.advfn.com/nyse/StockNews.asp?stocknews=LUV&article=52829152&headline=consumer-finance-five-best-credit-cards-for-vacation-travel http://www.advfn.com/nyse/StockNews.asp?stocknews=LUV&article=52829152&headline=consumer-finance-five-best-credit-cards-for-vacation-travel <div class='newsbody'><p> --Some credit cards offer more-promising airlines-rewards programs, don't charge foreign-transaction fees </p> <p> --Chase Sapphire Preferred, Capital One Venture Reward are among best credit cards for vacation travel </p> <p> --Many of these cards have higher annual percentage... Wed, 20 Jun 2012 08:29:08 EDT http://www.advfn.com/nyse/StockNews.asp?stocknews=LUV&article=52515933&headline=delta-air-to-sublease-southwests-boeing-717-fleet http://www.advfn.com/nyse/StockNews.asp?stocknews=LUV&article=52515933&headline=delta-air-to-sublease-southwests-boeing-717-fleet <div class='newsbody'><p> DOW JONES NEWSWIRES </p> <p> Delta Air Lines Inc. (DAL) will begin taking delivery of Boeing Co. (BA) 717 aircraft as early as 2013 and has agreed to sublease all 88 of Southwest Airlines Co.'s (LUV) Boeing 717s over three years. </p> <p> Delta reached a tentative labor agreement... Tue, 22 May 2012 13:23:46 EDT http://www.advfn.com/nyse/StockNews.asp?stocknews=LUV&article=51375877&headline=southwest-airlines-ceo-737-max-could-arrive-early http://www.advfn.com/nyse/StockNews.asp?stocknews=LUV&article=51375877&headline=southwest-airlines-ceo-737-max-could-arrive-early <div class='newsbody'><pre> By Doug Cameron Of DOW JONES NEWSWIRES </pre> <p> The head of Southwest Airlines Co. (LUV) said Boeing Co. (BA) could have the new 737 Max aircraft ready for delivery ahead of schedule, despite the recent history of delays affecting new plane programs. </p> <p> Southwest is... Mon, 27 Feb 2012 12:48:08 EST http://www.advfn.com/nyse/StockNews.asp?stocknews=LUV&article=50814477&headline=us-stock-futures-hot-stocks-to-watch http://www.advfn.com/nyse/StockNews.asp?stocknews=LUV&article=50814477&headline=us-stock-futures-hot-stocks-to-watch <div class='newsbody'><p> Among the companies whose shares are expected to actively trade in Thursday's session are Bank of America Corp. (BAC), Morgan Stanley (MS) and Johnson Controls Inc. (JCI). </p> <p> Bank of America swung to the black in the fourth quarter as the bank took a lighter hit from mortgage-related... Thu, 19 Jan 2012 11:28:12 EST http://www.advfn.com/nyse/StockNews.asp?stocknews=LUV&article=50404839&headline=us-stock-futures-hot-stocks-to-watch http://www.advfn.com/nyse/StockNews.asp?stocknews=LUV&article=50404839&headline=us-stock-futures-hot-stocks-to-watch <div class='newsbody'><p> Among the companies whose shares are expected to actively trade in Tuesday's session are Best Buy Co. (BBY), Urban Outfitters Inc. (URBN) and Ivanhoe Mines Ltd. (IVN, IVN.T). </p> <p> Strong mobile-device sales at Best Buy were again overshadowed by declining demand for TVs... Tue, 13 Dec 2011 09:23:05 EST http://www.advfn.com/nyse/StockNews.asp?stocknews=LUV&article=50403232&headline=southwest-airlines-confirms-deal-for-150-boeing-737-max-jets http://www.advfn.com/nyse/StockNews.asp?stocknews=LUV&article=50403232&headline=southwest-airlines-confirms-deal-for-150-boeing-737-max-jets <div class='newsbody'><p> DOW JONES NEWSWIRES </p> <p> Southwest Airlines Co. (LUV) confirmed plans to order 150 of Boeing Co.'s (BA) planned 737 Max jetliners, making the airline the first customer to finalize an order for the more fuel-efficient aircraft. </p> <p> The commitment by Southwest marks... Tue, 13 Dec 2011 08:08:10 EST http://www.advfn.com/nyse/StockNews.asp?stocknews=LUV&article=49921758&headline=southwest-airlines-to-increase-flights-for-summer-2012 http://www.advfn.com/nyse/StockNews.asp?stocknews=LUV&article=49921758&headline=southwest-airlines-to-increase-flights-for-summer-2012 <div class='newsbody'><pre> By Doug Cameron Of DOW JONES NEWSWIRES </pre> <p> Southwest Airlines Co. (LUV) on Sunday announced a modest increase in flying next summer alongside more international routes to be flown by its newly acquired AirTran unit. </p> <p> The largest carrier of domestic U.S. passengers... Sun, 13 Nov 2011 17:54:08 EST http://www.advfn.com/nyse/StockNews.asp?stocknews=LUV&article=48797450&headline=us-airlines-carry-3-9-more-passengers-in-may http://www.advfn.com/nyse/StockNews.asp?stocknews=LUV&article=48797450&headline=us-airlines-carry-3-9-more-passengers-in-may <div class='newsbody'><pre> DOW JONES NEWSWIRES </pre> <p> U.S. airlines carried 3.9% more passengers in May than a year earlier, as airlines continued to boost capacity to meet rising demand, the Department of Transportation said. </p> <p> The latest increase reflects an ongoing recovery in air-travel... Thu, 11 Aug 2011 11:50:53 EDT