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Southwest Airlines will cut 1,750 jobs to create a leaner and more agile organisation © Southwest Airlines

Southwest Airlines cuts workforce by 1,750 positions

Southwest Airlines has announced a workforce reduction of approximately 1,750 jobs as part of a broader effort to create a leaner and more agile organisation. The cuts, which primarily impact corporate overhead and leadership positions, account for around 15% of corporate roles, including senior leadership and director-level positions. As part of this restructuring, eleven senior […]

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Southwest Airlines appoints Tom Doxey as new EVP & CFO

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Southwest Airlines has appointed Tom Doxey as Executive Vice President (EVP) & Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective March 10. Bringing extensive experience in aviation finance, operations and strategic transformation, Doxey will play a key role in strengthening the airline’s financial and operational performance. Doxey most recently served as president of Breeze Airways, where he led

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Southwest Airlines has finalised a sale-and-leaseback agreement with BBAM for 36 Boeing 737-800 aircraft

Southwest Airlines secures sale-and-leaseback deal with BBAM

Aircraft & Engines

Southwest Airlines has finalised a sale-and-leaseback agreement with BBAM for 36 Boeing 737-800 aircraft. The aircraft will now be owned and leased back to Southwest by Incline Aviation III, BBAM’s third flagship aviation investment fund. This landmark transaction forms part of Southwest’s “Southwest. Even Better.” plan, unveiled during Investor Day in September. By monetising surplus

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Southwest Chairman to retire, six board members to resign

Airlines & Routes

Southwest Airlines will overhaul its board of directors as longtime Chairman Gary Kelly is set to retire next year, the company announced on September 10. The Dallas-based airline has faced increasing pressure from hedge fund Elliott Investment Management, which has acquired a 10% stake in the airline and pushed for changes to enhance Southwest’s financial

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Archer and Southwest partner for electric air taxi network

Other News

Archer Aviation (Archer) and Southwest Airlines (Southwest) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to develop operational plans for electric air taxi networks utilising Archer’s eVTOL aircraft at California airports where Southwest operates. Archer Aviation is a manufacturer of electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft. Southwest is the Golden State’s largest air carrier, operating

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Southwest Airlines appoints Rakesh Gangwal to Board of Directors

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The Board of Directors of Southwest Airlines has appointed Rakesh Gangwal as a member of the Board, effective July 7. Gangwal is an experienced airline executive and entrepreneur, known for co-founding India’s largest airline, IndiGo. His appointment comes amid demands for change from activist investor Elliott Investment Management. Before co-founding IndiGo in 2006, Gangwal served

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Southwest Airlines adopts ‘poison pill’ to thwart Elliott Investment Management

Financial

Southwest Airlines has adopted a ‘poison pill’ strategy to deter Elliott Investment Management from increasing its stake in the carrier, following the activist investor’s call for leadership changes after disappointing financial results, according to Reuters. The announcement comes days after Southwest CEO Bob Jordan stated he would not resign in response to pressure from Elliott,

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Southwest Airlines to launch SARV

Other News

Southwest Airlines has launched Southwest Airlines Renewable Ventures (SARV), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Southwest Airlines®, dedicated to creating more opportunities for Southwest to obtain scalable sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), a critical component in the success of the carrier’s goal to replace 10% of its total jet fuel consumption with SAF by 2030. The carrier has also announced

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Southwest's new RECARO BL3710 economy-class seats © Tangerine

RECARO to equip Southwest’s new aircraft with BL3710 seats

MRO & Production

RECARO Aircraft Seating (RECARO) was selected by Southwest Airlines (Southwest®) to equip new Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft deliveries with BL3710 economy-class seats. The Dallas-based airline will begin taking deliveries in 2025. The BL3710 will feature a multi-adjustable headrest cushion, an ergonomically enhanced seat bottom, a backrest with lumbar support and a new armrest design

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Southwest Airlines embarks on transformative makeover: upgraded cabins, trendy seats and modern uniforms