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Southwest Airlines to Offer Assigned Seats and Premium Perks by 2026

Under assault from activist hedge fund Elliott Capital Management, the carrier's executives told a shareholder meeting that bags will still fly free, but much else will change for passengers of the budget airline.

USA TODAY on MSN · 21h

Southwest Airlines will begin selling assigned seats in 2025

Assigned seats could be coming to Southwest Airlines as soon as next year. The carrier said it expects to start selling tickets with seat assignments in the second half of 2025, with the first of those flights operating in the first half of 2026,

The Washington Post · 1d

Southwest Airlines to launch assigned seating, premium cabin in 2025

The shift from open seating is expected to begin in the second half of next year, Southwest says. DALLAS — Southwest Airlines on Thursday unveiled the first details of its plans to begin assigning seats,

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The Associated Press - Busines… · 14h

Southwest Airlines spells out changes designed to boost profit and fend off a hedge fund

The moves away from Southwest’s simple business model and quirky traditions come as airline management faces pressure from activist investor Elliott Investment Management. The hedge fund blames management for Southwest’s recent underperformance compared with its closest rivals, and wants to replace Jordan and most of the Southwest board.

Dallas Morning News · 2d

Hedge fund Elliott poised for next step in Southwest Airlines power struggle

Elliott Investment Management told shareholders Tuesday it is ready to go to a proxy fight with Southwest Airlines.

Hedge fund Elliott Investment Management steps up pressure on Southwest Airlines' management

Elliott Investment Management, a hedge fund urging Southwest Airlines to dump its CEO and chairman, said Tuesday it has acquired enough of the company’s stock to call a special meeting of shareholders.

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Southwest Airlines Lays Out Overhaul, and Stock Gains

The move, including service enhancements and share buybacks, came after the hedge fund Elliott Management called for cost ...

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Activist investor Elliott calls Southwest Airlines' transformation plan insufficient

Elliott Investment Management LP, the Florida-based hedge fund that has accumulated a 11% stake in Southwest Airlines and ...

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Southwest Airlines stock jumps 10% as investors embrace turnaround plan

Southwest Airlines pitched a new vision at the company’s investor day on Thursday morning as part of a bid to placate the ...

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Southwest Airlines’ Activist Investor Is Pushing For A Special Meeting With Shareholders

Southwest has made policy changes, upended its board and had its chairman resign—but it’s not enough. Elliott Investment ...

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Southwest raises revenue outlook, reveals changes under pressure from activist hedge fund Elliott

The company says its business plan will rake in an additional $4 billion in earnings before interest and taxes by 2027.

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The CEO of Southwest Airlines called an activist investor's criticisms 'inane'

Southwest Airlines (LUV) outlined a number of actions Thursday that it’s taking to improve its business in the face of an ...

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Elliott calls Southwest Airlines transformation plan insufficient

Representatives with Elliott Investment Management, the Florida-based hedge fund that has accumulated a 11% stake in ...

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Southwest Plans to Cut Flights in Atlanta While Adding Them Elsewhere. Its Unions Are Unhappy

Southwest Airlines is planning to cut about one-third of its flights in Atlanta next year to save money, and employees ...

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