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DALLAS, Aug. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) today announced Jason Liberty, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Royal Caribbean Group, and Varun Krishna, Chief Executive Officer, Rocket Companies, will join the Company's Board of Directors, effective immediately.  The Board determined that adding two directors with extensive public company leadership experience and deep expertise in technology, digital innovation, commercial strategy, and financial leadership will further strengthen the Board as Southwest continues executing its strategic priorities and driving value for Shareholders.

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6:26 PM | Monday | Aug 10, 2026

Southwest Airlines Appoints Jason Liberty and Varun Krishna to Board of Directors

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DALLAS, Aug. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) today announced Jason Liberty, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Royal Caribbean Group, and Varun Krishna, Chief Executive Officer, Rocket Companies, will join the Company's Board of Directors, effective immediately.  The Board determined that adding two directors with extensive public company leadership experience and deep expertise in technology, digital innovation, commercial strategy, and financial leadership will further strengthen the Board as Southwest continues executing its strategic priorities and driving value for Shareholders.

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5:00 PM | Monday | Aug 3, 2026

BRING A PLUS ONE ALONG FOR THE RIDE WITH THE SOUTHWEST AIRLINES COMPANION PASS

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Sharing adventures with a friend is just one qualifying roundtrip flight away DALLAS, Aug. 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) today launches a special promotional Companion Pass® offer for Rapid Rewards® Members, making it easier than ever to fly with a family member, friend, or loved one for free.1 Eligible Customers can designate their Companion and travel with the promotional Companion Pass, which is valid for unlimited usage on qualifying flights from January 5 through March 3, 2027.1 To qualify, Rapid Rewards Members must: Register for the promotion and purchase a Southwest® revenue flight (one qualifying round trip or two qualifying one-ways) using Rapid Rewards points, a combination of cash and points, or any other eligible form of payment, starting today through August 6, 2026; Travel by November 18, 2026; and... Read more

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1:30 PM | Monday | Aug 3, 2026

SOUTHWEST AIRLINES DELIVERS MORE FOR BUSINESS TRAVEL WITH NEW BENEFITS AND BOOKING OPTIONS

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New Business Priority product and NDC solutions give businesses greater flexibility and choice throughout the journey DALLAS, Aug. 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) today announces new benefits for Southwest Business with the introduction of Business Priority and New Distribution Capability (NDC) connectivity. Designed for corporate travel programs, these new offerings provide eligible business travelers with day-of-travel assistance and partners with greater flexibility and choice to access Southwest® content through participating third-party booking tools.

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11:11 AM | Thursday | Jul 30, 2026

SOUTHWEST AIRLINES DECLARES 190th QUARTERLY DIVIDEND

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DALLAS, July 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $.18 per share to Shareholders of record at the close of business on September 3, 2026, on all shares then issued and outstanding. The quarterly dividend will be paid on September 24, 2026.

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4:15 PM | Wednesday | Jul 22, 2026

SOUTHWEST AIRLINES REPORTS SECOND QUARTER 2026 RESULTS; EARNINGS POWER ON FULL DISPLAY

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Strong year-over-year margin expansion despite fuel expense up nearly $900 million All-time record operating and managed business revenues Record Rapid Rewards membership and tier qualifiers Expect full-year adjusted earnings per share 1,2 of $3.25 to $4.25 DALLAS, TEXAS, July 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) today reported second quarter 2026 financial results, marking the first full quarter with all transformational initiatives in place. Results reflected record revenue performance, significant earnings growth and margin expansion, broad demand strength, continued cost discipline, and strong Customer engagement with the Company's enhanced product offering.

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4:45 PM | Monday | Jul 13, 2026

SOUTHWEST AIRLINES TO DISCUSS SECOND QUARTER 2026 FINANCIAL RESULTS ON JULY 23, 2026

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DALLAS, July 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) invites you to listen to a live webcast of its first quarter 2026 financial results. Details are as follows: When: Thursday, July 23, 2026, at 10:00 AM Eastern Time Web Address:      http://www.southwestairlinesinvestorrelations.com/ To access the live audio webcast and subsequent replay, click on the link above, or go to www.
southwest.com and click on "Investor Relations" under the "About Southwest" menu at the bottom of the page.

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3:00 PM | Tuesday | Jun 16, 2026

SOUTHWEST AIRLINES HITS A HIGH NOTE: 15 YEARS OF LIVE AT 35 CELEBRATED WITH PLAIN WHITE T'S AT 35,000 FEET

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Band returns to the skies performing hit song "Hey There Delilah" in a nostalgic nod to the program's beginnings during the airline's 55 th year of service DALLAS, June 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) is celebrating its signature Live at 35® program that brings live pop-up performances to Customers onboard flights at 35,000 feet. To mark the occasion, the Plain White T's took to the skies and surprised Southwest® Customers by singing their hit song, "Hey There Delilah," which continues to draw crowds and resurface on TikTok with billions of plays.

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9:00 AM | Monday | Jun 15, 2026

iHerb CEO named EY US Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2026 Pacific Southwest Award Winner

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IRVINE, Calif., June 15, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- iHerb CEO Emun Zabihi was named an EY US Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2026 Pacific Southwest Award winner.

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10:00 AM | Monday | Jun 8, 2026

SAY WOW TO DISCOUNT TRAVEL: SOUTHWEST AIRLINES DELIVERS WEEK OF DEALS ON FLIGHTS, HOTELS, CARS, AND VACATIONS

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Book an adventure for less and earn more Rapid Rewards® points  for future travel DALLAS, June 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) launches the Week of WOW, one of the carrier's biggest sales of the year. Starting today through June 11, Customers can save up to 40% off base fares using code FLYWOW for flights from Aug. 4 to Dec.16, 2026,1 along with promotions on hotels, rental cars, cruises, and Getaways by Southwest™ vacation packages.

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3:42 PM | Friday | Jun 5, 2026

Did Southwest Airlines Co. Insiders Breach their Fiduciary Duties to Shareholders?

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Shareholders are encouraged to contact the firm to discuss their rights and options at no cost or obligation. We would handle any matter on a contingent fee basis, whereby you would not be responsible for out-of-pocket payment of our legal fees or expenses.

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