Southwest (LUV) Q3 Earnings on the Horizon: Analysts' Insights on Key Performance Measures

Get a deeper insight into the potential performance of Southwest (LUV) for the quarter ended September 2026 by going beyond Wall Street's top-and-bottom-line estimates and examining the estimates for some of its key metrics.

Zacks Investment Research • 14 hours ago

Southwest is overhauling its frequent flyer program. Here's what's changing

Southwest Airlines is replacing its two tiers of elite frequent flyer status with silver, gold and platinum levels, similar to other carriers. The carrier will scrap its current status tiers, A-List and A-List Preferred, on Jan. 1.

CNBC • Oct 15, 2026

Southwest revamps loyalty program with new premium tiers

Southwest Airlineshas revamped its 2027 loyalty ​program to include multiple ‌tiers, it said on Thursday, as the carrier looks ​to enhance benefits and ​reward its affluent travelers.

Reuters • Oct 15, 2026

Southwest Airlines is introducing unlimited Companion Pass trips as part of a major loyalty overhaul

Your next ticket on Southwest Airlines might come with an unexpected perk: a free ticket for a friend to join you.

Fast Company • Oct 15, 2026

MORE TO LOVE FROM RAPID REWARDS: SOUTHWEST AIRLINES EXPANDS REWARDS, REDEMPTION, AND MEMBER BENEFITS

New loyalty program benefits, expanded redemption options, premium experiences, and fleetwide Starlink connectivity bring more value to Rapid Rewards DALLAS, Oct. 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Southwest Airlines Co.  (NYSE: LUV) announced today the next evolution of its award-winning Rapid Rewards® program, making the loyalty program more rewarding for Customers throughout the travel journey. Beginning January 1, 2027, Members will see a new lineup of Silver, Gold, and Platinum tiers, new Milestone Rewards to earn along the way to status, more opportunities for Companion Pass® trips, and a faster path to tier status for Rapid Rewards Credit Cardmembers.

PRNewsWire • Oct 15, 2026

Southwest Airlines (LUV) Earnings Expected to Grow: Should You Buy?

Southwest (LUV) doesn't possess the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.

Zacks Investment Research • Oct 14, 2026

Southwest Airlines to Report Q3 Earnings: What's in the Cards?

LUV's Q3 earnings face pressure from rising fuel and labor costs, but strong bookings and revenue growth are likely to have provided a much-needed boost.

Zacks Investment Research • Oct 14, 2026

IT woes hit Southwest Airlines, causing long lines and forcing staff to check passengers in old-school

Southwest Airlines flights were temporarily grounded Friday after a widespread computer outage knocked out the "IT backbone" for a number of major airlines – causing havoc for some fliers.

New York Post • Oct 9, 2026

Southwest Airlines weighs Boeing 787 for long-haul international push, sources say

Southwest Airlines is leaning toward Boeing's 787 ​Dreamliner as its first widebody jet as it weighs launching long-haul international flights, according to three people familiar with the carrier's fleet ‌planning.

Reuters • Oct 8, 2026

Chevron highlighted as Zacks Bull and Southwest Airlines Bear of the Day

Chicago, IL – October 8, 2026 – Zacks Equity Research shares Chevron CVX as the Bull of the Day and Southwest Airlines LUV as the Bear of the Day. In addition, Zacks Equity Research provides analysis on Berkshire Hathaway's BRK.B, Chubb Limited CB and The Travelers Companies TRV

Zacks Investment Research • Oct 8, 2026