Southwest Airlines (NYSE: LUV) announced a sudden change in its corporate governance, and that shift rattled some investors. The airline's stock price took an almost 4% hit on Friday during a session ...

The Charles E. Lakin Foundation recent awarded a $1 million grant to support the Southwest Iowa Technical Career Hub.

Doug Brooks is the new chairman of Southwest Airlines, replacing Rakesh Gangwal, who remains on the board and will chair the new fleet oversight committee.

Southwest is now charging passengers to select their seats. This follows on from its recent decision to introduce new baggage fees.

Southwest Airlines recently announced that it will soon be changing the way it handles boarding for the first time in over 50 years. Starting in January 2026, passengers will be able sit in selected ...

The carrier has started assigned seating and bag fees, leading to mixed results and a projected revenue increase from fees, but analysts question its ambitious earnings targets.