Southwest Airlines to open Austin crew base in 2026, create 2,000 jobs

Southwest Airlines said on Friday it would open a crew base at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport in March 2026, creating more than 2,000 jobs as the carrier looks to expand its footprint in fast-growing central Texas.

Reuters • Dec 12, 2025

Southwest Airlines Stock On Fire: Up 17% With 8-Day Winning Streak

Southwest Airlines (LUV) stock reached day 8 of a steady run of daily gains, with cumulative returns over this stretch totaling a 17% increase. The company has added roughly $2.4 Bil in value during these 8 days, bringing its current market capitalization to about $20 Bil.

Forbes • Dec 12, 2025

SOUTHWEST AIRLINES TO OPEN NEW CREW BASE FOR PILOTS AND FLIGHT ATTENDANTS AT AUSTIN BERGSTROM INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT (AUS)

Texas-based Southwest continues decades of investment in Austin and Texas through airport growth, job opportunities, and community partnerships DALLAS , Dec. 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) announced today that a new Crew Base for Pilots and Flight Attendants will open in March 2026 in Austin, Texas, creating more than 2,000 new jobs based at Austin Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) and positioning the airline for continued growth in Central Texas. Most Employees at the new Base will be Captains, First Officers, and Flight Attendants, supported by new Base Leadership and supporting staff.

PRNewsWire • Dec 12, 2025

Southwest CEO expects Boeing MAX 7 to be certified in summer 2026

Southwest Airlines expects Boeing's 737 MAX 7 to be certified by around August 2026, with the U.S. carrier starting to fly the single-aisle jet during the first quarter of 2027, CEO Bob Jordan told Reuters on Thursday.

Reuters • Dec 11, 2025

Southwest CEO says airline 'actively pursuing' network of airport lounges

Airlines and credit card companies have opened dozens of airport lounges in recent years, a perk of elite frequent flyer status or higher-fee credit cards.

CNBC • Dec 10, 2025

Southwest CEO: We're evolving and changing our business model around our product

Southwest Airlines CEO Bob Jordan joins 'Squawk on the Street' to discuss the company's 2026 outlook, travel demand, and more.

CNBC Television • Dec 10, 2025

Will the Prolonged Government Shutdown Hamper Airlines' Q4 Results?

Lower revenues due to the government shutdown and higher fuel costs have led to disappointing guidance of airline stocks like DAL, LUV, and ALK.

Zacks Investment Research • Dec 8, 2025

Trump administration waives $11 million fine for Southwest Airlines' 2022 holiday meltdown

The Trump administration said it will credit Southwest Airlines with $11 million from its fine over its 2022 holiday meltdown that stranded about 2 million customers. The Transportation Department in late 2023 ordered Southwest to pay a $140 million civil penalty for the holiday chaos the previous year.

CNBC • Dec 6, 2025

Trump Administration Waives Biden-Era Fine Against Southwest Airlines

The carrier won't have to pay $11 million related to its 2022 meltdown during the holiday season.

WSJ • Dec 6, 2025

Southwest Airlines cuts earnings outlook on government shutdown demand hit

Southwest Airlines cut its earnings forecast on a demand dip during the federal government shutdown. Southwest said it expects 2025 earnings before interest and taxes of about $500 million, down from a previous forecast of $600 million to $800 million, citing lower demand during the shutdown and higher fuel prices.

CNBC • Dec 5, 2025