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Elliott Investment Management L.P. has launched the 'Stronger Southwest' podcast featuring interviews with its director nominees for Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV). The podcast aims to provide shareholders with insights into the qualifications of these nominees as Elliott seeks to elect eight new directors to Southwest's Board at a special meeting on December 10.
The first episode features Gregg Saretsky, former CEO of WestJet, discussing his 40-year aviation career and potential improvements for Southwest. Saretsky emphasizes the importance of maintaining company culture, fostering strong union relationships, and leveraging Southwest's history to regain industry prominence.
Elliott, which manages funds with an approximately 11% economic interest in Southwest, is making the podcast available on major platforms including Apple, Spotify, and YouTube. The initiative is part of Elliott's campaign to bring change to Southwest, with more information available at StrongerSouthwest.com.
Southwest Airlines (NYSE: LUV) has responded to Elliott Investment Management's request for a Special Meeting of Shareholders. Elliott seeks to remove eight Board members and elect its own candidates, potentially gaining full Board control. Southwest's Board deems this request unnecessary and disruptive to ongoing business transformation efforts.
The Board has attempted to reach a resolution, offering to appoint up to three of Elliott's candidates to a reconstituted Board. However, Elliott demands effective control of both Board and management. Southwest criticizes Elliott's lack of substantive feedback on the company's strategic plan and questions its true intentions.
Southwest reiterates recent actions taken, including comprehensive Board refreshment, corporate governance changes, and implementation of a three-year transformational plan aimed at driving revenue growth and restoring industry-leading profitability. The plan is expected to deliver approximately $4 billion in cumulative incremental run rate EBIT contribution by 2027.
Elliott Investment Management L.P., managing funds with an 11% economic interest in Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV), has called for a Special Meeting of Shareholders on December 10, 2024. Elliott aims to elect eight independent directors and remove eight current directors from Southwest's Board. The move comes after unsuccessful attempts to persuade Southwest to implement necessary governance changes.
Elliott's proposed slate includes experienced executives from the aviation and hospitality industries. The investment firm argues that Southwest needs improved oversight and accountability to deliver on its promises and potential. Elliott urges shareholders to ensure they can vote their shares and calls on Southwest to confirm the meeting date promptly.
Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) and the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) are celebrating the 20th year of their ¡Lánzate!/Take Off! Higher Education Travel Award Program. This year, 185 students from over 90 institutions across the United States were awarded four round trip tickets for travel between any Southwest Airlines domestic destination.
The program, which began in 2004, aims to support students studying away from home by helping them maintain family ties. Southwest has seen recipients achieve graduations, successful careers, and graduate degrees while balancing family responsibilities from afar. The airline's commitment to education extends beyond this program, including scholarships, STEM-focused learning, and career opportunities.
HACU represents more than 500 colleges and universities, offering various programs such as internships, scholarships, and professional leadership development opportunities.
Southwest Airlines (NYSE: LUV) launches its Week of WOW sale from Oct. 1-3, 2024, offering up to 40% off base fares for travel between Oct. 29, 2024, and Jan. 31, 2025 (continental U.S.) or March 5, 2025 (international, Hawaii, Puerto Rico). The airline also introduces cruise bookings through a partnership with World Travel Holdings, allowing Rapid Rewards Members to earn points on cruise bookings.
Additional offers include:
- 50% off Rapid Rewards points purchases
- Up to $250 savings on vacation packages
- Up to 30% off Budget car rentals
- Extra 2,000 points on hotel bookings
- Sweepstakes with up to 10 million Rapid Rewards bonus points
- Credit card promotions for new and existing cardmembers
The sale aims to provide customers with attractive travel deals for fall and winter, complemented by Southwest's flexible policies.
Elliott Investment Management L.P. has released a statement criticizing Southwest Airlines' (NYSE: LUV) Investor Day presentation and leadership. The statement highlights:
- Skepticism about Southwest's promises of future improvements, citing past failed initiatives
- Criticism of CEO Bob Jordan's leadership, pointing to profitability deterioration under his tenure
- Concerns about the timeline for implementing assigned seating and premium products
- Elliott's intention to call a special meeting for shareholders to elect a new Board of Directors
Elliott disclosed a combined economic exposure of approximately 11.0% of Southwest's outstanding common stock. The statement indicates Elliott's determination to pursue changes in Southwest's leadership and strategy.
Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) has appointed Robert "Bob" Fornaro to its Board of Directors, effective immediately. Fornaro brings four decades of airline industry experience, having previously served as President and CEO of Spirit Airlines and AirTran Holdings. He also worked as a consultant for Southwest Airlines from 2011 to 2014 and 2020 to 2024.
This appointment is part of Southwest's Board refreshment plan, which has added ten new Directors over the past three years. The company recently announced further changes, including six retirements in November, Executive Chairman Gary Kelly's retirement at the 2025 Annual Meeting, and the anticipated appointment of three new independent Directors.
Fornaro's extensive experience in leading multiple airlines is expected to be instrumental in guiding Southwest's Leadership Team and implementing its transformation strategy.
Southwest Airlines unveiled its 'Southwest. Even Better.' transformation plan at its Investor Day. Key initiatives include:
1. Assigned seating to be introduced in 2025-2026, with premium seating options offering extra legroom.
2. Maintaining free checked bags policy.
3. Launching global airline partnerships, starting with Icelandair in 2025.
4. Introducing Getaways by Southwest vacation packages in 2025.
5. Enhancing Rapid Rewards program and credit card benefits.
6. Implementing 24-hour operations with redeye flights from February 2025.
The plan aims to deliver $4 billion in incremental EBIT and 15% ROIC by 2027. The Board approved a $2.5 billion share repurchase program.
Southwest Airlines (NYSE: LUV) has extended its flight schedule through June 4, 2025, allowing bookings through Memorial Day weekend. The airline is expanding service in Nashville, introducing new routes including intra-Tennessee service starting April 8, 2025. Nashville's scheduled presence will reach an all-time high of 174 Sunday departures in April and May 2025.
Southwest is also expanding its redeye offerings from Hawaii to the U.S. Mainland, launching five new overnight flights from Honolulu, Kona, and Kahului to Las Vegas and Phoenix, effective April 8, 2025. These additions aim to increase connectivity from the Hawaiian Islands to numerous Southwest destinations.
The carrier continues to focus on its commitment to customer service, employee-first culture, and environmental sustainability, with a goal to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2050.
Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) has announced its 2024 Investor Day, scheduled for Thursday, September 26, 2024. The event will be accessible via a live webcast starting at 10:30 a.m. ET. Key speakers include Bob Jordan (President, CEO, and Vice Chairman), Andrew Watterson (COO), Ryan Green (EVP Commercial Transformation), and Tammy Romo (EVP and CFO).
Investors can access the webcast through the Investor Relations homepage on Southwest Airlines' website. Registration for the event begins 20 minutes prior to its start. The webcast link and replay will be available under the 'News & Events' section of the Investor Relations page.
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