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Southwest's turnaround strategy lifts shares, activist investor Elliott shrugs

Southwest Airlines on Thursday unveiled a slew of initiatives to turn around its struggling business, including partnerships, vacation packages for customers and sale-leaseback transactions for aircraft.

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 Management is still flexing for a proxy fight.

Southwest Airlines activist investor Elliott wants a special meeting ahead of potential layoffs

A showdown between Southwest Airlines (LUV) and an activist hedge fund investor is finally coming to a head. Elliott Management says it plans to call a special shareholder meeting on Oct. 7 to secure control of the company.

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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.

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Extra legroom, assigned seats, overnight flights: Inside Southwest Airlines' plan for its future

Southwest Airlines executives on Thursday outlined for Wall Street their vision to boost profits: extra legroom seats starting in 2026, assigned seating, international partnerships and overnight flights.

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Southwest Airlines plans for assigned seating to start in first half of 2026

Southwest Airlines plans to start using assigned seating on planes in the first half of 2026 — one of many upcoming changes the company will roll out in attempt to improve the customer experience and profits,

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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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When Elliott Management calls, CEOs and boards listen. Southwest Airlines’ line is ringing

Southwest isn’t the only Texas company Elliott has invested in.

Elliott’s criticism of Southwest’s overhaul plan ‘inane’: CEO Bob Jordan

Southwest Airlines chief executive Bob Jordan blasted minority shareholder Elliott Investment Management's latest criticisms ...

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Southwest Airlines Stock Jumps: Why I Am Not Impressed

Southwest Airlines aims for $4 billion EBIT by 2027 through low CapEx initiatives. Click here to find out why I am ...

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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.

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Elliott Plans To Call Special Shareholder Meeting Next Week To Revamp Southwest Airlines Leadership

Elliott Investment Management L.P., which manages funds that together have an investment representing an approximately 11% economic ...

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Southwest Airlines says it will introduce assigned seats and premium perks in 2026

Southwest Airlines executives have unveiled their vision for turning the carrier into an airline gives passengers assigned ...

Southwest Leadership Makes Its Case With New Products, Capacity Cuts

Southwest executives rolled out changes to the carrier’s business model and made a case for the current leadership team to ...

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