Articles tagged “southwest airlines”

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Southwest’s Game of Catch-Up: What’s Next After Elliott Settlement?

Southwest had a rough going over the past few months, but CEO Bob Jordan says he has a plan. The Southwest experience may not look too different from other airlines.

Elizabeth Casolo | 2 days ago

Southwest’s Game of Catch-Up: What’s Next After Elliott Settlement?
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Hospitality Reimagined: How Southwest Airlines Is Enhancing Business Travel

As the business travel landscape evolves, travel managers face growing pressures to deliver seamless experiences and efficient solutions for their teams. Southwest’s focus on digital tools, personalized service, and hospitality-driven innovations aims to simplify travel management and support a smoother, more flexible journey for business travelers.

Southwest Business + Skift | 4 days ago

Hospitality Reimagined: How Southwest Airlines Is Enhancing Business Travel

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Southwest Names IndiGo Co-Founder as Independent Board Chair

Gangwal’s appointment marks the end of a tense battle with activist investor Elliott, which had long been pushing for significant leadership changes at Southwest.

Meghna Maharishi | 2 weeks ago

Southwest Names IndiGo Co-Founder as Independent Board Chair

Podcasts

Wyndham’s Optimism, Southwest’s Strong Bookings and Malaga’s STR Crackdown

Today's podcast looks at Wyndham weathering economic uncertainty, Southwest seeing healthy demand, and a halt on STRs in Málaga.

Rashaad Jorden | 3 weeks ago

Wyndham’s Optimism, Southwest’s Strong Bookings and Malaga’s STR Crackdown

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U.S. Ups Pressure on Airline Industry With New Inquiry 2 Weeks Before Election

After the Justice Department said it would launch an inquiry into the state of airline competition, the airline and travel industries criticized the move as politically motivated.

Meghna Maharishi | 3 weeks ago

U.S. Ups Pressure on Airline Industry With New Inquiry 2 Weeks Before Election

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Southwest Appoints 6 New Directors, CEO Bob Jordan Hangs On in Deal With Elliott

The appointment of the new directors ends Southwest’s months-long battle with Elliott, which was poised to turn into a proxy fight.

Meghna Maharishi | 3 weeks ago

Southwest Appoints 6 New Directors, CEO Bob Jordan Hangs On in Deal With Elliott

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Southwest Sees Strong Holiday Bookings, Says It’s Prepared for Uncertainty With Boeing

Southwest’s third-quarter earnings beat Wall Street estimates, a bright spot for the carrier that has been fending off an activist investor for months.

Meghna Maharishi | 3 weeks ago

Southwest Sees Strong Holiday Bookings, Says It’s Prepared for Uncertainty With Boeing

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Elliott Calls for December 10 Special Meeting at Southwest as It Looks to Replace Board

As Southwest promises to make changes to its business model, Elliott is still pushing its case for new leadership.

Meghna Maharishi | 1 month ago

Elliott Calls for December 10 Special Meeting at Southwest as It Looks to Replace Board

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Boeing Delays 777X Rollout, Lays Off 10% of Staff as Carriers Wait for Planes

Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg told employees that the company has to make “tough decisions” during the machinist strike.

Meghna Maharishi | 1 month ago

Boeing Delays 777X Rollout, Lays Off 10% of Staff as Carriers Wait for Planes

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Airlines Say They Capped Fares During Hurricane Milton as Price Gouging Claims Go Viral

Nearly all flights out of Orlando, Tampa and Sarasota were canceled as airports in the area closed due to Hurricane Milton.

Meghna Maharishi | 1 month ago

Airlines Say They Capped Fares During Hurricane Milton as Price Gouging Claims Go Viral