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Are you taking a business trip anytime soon? Southwest Airlines might have just made your life easier.

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 Designate a Companion to fly for free (does not include taxes and fees from $5.60 one-way) with them on qualifying flights from January 5 through March 3, 2027. "The Companion Pass is one of the most valued benefits in travel, and this promotion makes it easier than ever for both new and existing Customers to experience the value of Rapid Rewards," said Nandika Suri, Vice President of Rapid Rewards.

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.

Boeing narrowly beat Airbus in the order tally at the Farnborough Airshow. It's a key signal that Boeing's new CEO, Kelly Ortberg, is turning the American planemaker around.

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.

LUV's earnings rebound, stronger unit revenue and $5.3 billion liquidity support upside, but fuel, Boeing and valuation risks remain.

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Southwest (LUV) could produce exceptional returns because of its solid growth attributes.

A rapid rise in jet fuel prices is forcing U.S. airlines to rewrite earnings expectations, exposing how quickly higher fuel costs can outpace revenue gains from strong travel demand.