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Southwest Airlines Co.

Recent News

TheStreet
Mar 19, 2026

Southwest Airlines' CEO makes startling admission

After decades of offering its signature open seating and two-bags-fly-free policies, Southwest Airlines angered longtime travelers and cast doubt on its ability to stand out from other airlines when it scrapped both policies for paid options last year. Even United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby ...

BEARISH
Negative press. News cycle fixated on risk factors or misses.
Zacks
Mar 19, 2026

The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights Delta Air Lines, American Airlines, Southwest Airlines, SkyWest and Sun Country Airlines

Delta Air Lines lifts outlook as strong travel demand offsets rising fuel costs, boosting airline stocks despite oil price volatility.

BULLISH
Positive press. Headlines skewed toward growth and analyst upgrades.
Barchart
Mar 19, 2026

How Is Southwest Airlines’ Stock Performance Compared to Other Airline Stocks?

Southwest Airlines holds up well against peers, with analysts maintaining a cautiously optimistic outlook.

BULLISH
Positive press. Headlines skewed toward growth and analyst upgrades.
24/7 Wall St.
Mar 18, 2026

From Bankruptcy Risk to Best-in-Class: How 4 Major U.S. Airlines Stack Up in 2026

The U.S. airline industry entered 2026 with momentum from a strong 2025 travel cycle, but the first quarter has been turbulent. Benchmark West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude oil surged 48.4% in a single month, approaching $94.65 per barrel, while consumer sentiment sits at a fragile 55.5 on the University of Michigan index, well below the ... From Bankruptcy Risk to Best-in-Class: How 4 Major U.S. Airlines Stack Up in 2026

BEARISH
Negative press. News cycle fixated on risk factors or misses.
Investor's Business Daily
Mar 17, 2026

Delta, American Hike Forecasts; Airlines Rally As Demand Outweighs Fuel Spike

Delta Air Lines, American Airlines, JetBlue all lift sales outlooks on strong demand trends, despite surging fuel costs.

BULLISH
Positive press. Headlines skewed toward growth and analyst upgrades.