By Editor , 1 November 2026

Southwest Q3 Revenue Hits Record $8.4B, Margin Widens Despite Fuel

Southwest Q3 Revenue Hits Record $8.4B, Margin Widens Despite Fuel

DALLAS – October 31, 2026 -- Southwest Airlines (NYSE: LUV) posted record third-quarter operating revenue of $8.4 billion, up 21.2% year-over-year, and widened its operating margin by 4.0 points to 4.5% even as fuel costs rose by $821 million.

Net income was $270 million, or $0.55 diluted EPS. Adjusted net income was $328 million, or $0.66 per share. The adjusted operating margin was 5.4%, up 4.8 points. Fuel cost $3.92 per gallon, against prior assumptions of $3.70 to $3.75, and cut $1.08 from adjusted EPS.

By Editor , 15 October 2026

Southwest Adds Platinum Tier, Intl. Partners and Starlink WiFi

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Southwest Adds Platinum Tier, Intl. Partners and Starlink WiFi

Dallas -- Starting January 1, 2027, Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards members get a new Platinum tier with unlimited Companion Pass trips, a faster route to status for credit cardholders, and points that work for seats and rental cars. The airline also plans a fleetwide Starlink WiFi rollout and a branded lounge network.

By Editor , 12 October 2026

Southwest Will Pay You Points for Your Phone Notifications

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Southwest Will Pay You Points for Your Phone Notifications

Dallas – October 12, 2026 -- Southwest Airlines is giving Rapid Rewards members a way to turn a cluttered phone screen into free points: upload a screenshot of your homepage notifications and earn between 1,000 and 10,000 points. The offer is part of "Enter Airplane Mode," a new brand campaign aimed at burned-out travelers.

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