Is Southwest Airlines Co. Losing Its Edge?
Adam Levine-Weinberg, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - 1 hr 37 mins ago
Historically, Southwest Airlines Co. differentiated itself from the legacy carriers through a combination of lower fares and better service. With these two big advantages, it was hardly surprising that Southwest consistently took market share from...
Final Glance: Airlines companies
AP - 1 hr 49 mins ago
NEW YORK (AP) ' Shares of some top airlines companies were up at the close of trading:
Southwest Airlines Launches New Era Of Fuel Savings And Emissions Reduction With Its First Aircraft Featuring Split Scimitar Winglets
PR Newswire - 2 hrs 45 mins ago
Southwest Airlines today operates its first revenue flight utilizing a Boeing 737-800 equipped with Aviation Partner's Boeing Split Scimitar Winglets. The newly designed winglet differs than those currently installed on the carrier's fleet of Boeing 737s, with aerodynamic scimitar tips and a large ventral strake on the bottom of the blended winglet structure. By upgrading the 737-800s with Split Scimitar Winglets, annual fuel savings are estimated to increase from approximately 3.5 percent per aircraft from Blended Winglets to approximately 5 to 5.5 percent per aircraft annually. In addition, the new winglet will reduce emissions, supporting Southwest's commitment to the environment.
Southwest Airlines March Traffic Grows - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - 2 hrs 50 mins ago
Southwest Airlines Co. posted a rise in traffic for March 2014.
United Continental March Traffic Improves - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Wed Apr 09, 3:10PM CDT
United Continental Holdings Inc.'s March 2014 airline traffic increased 0.7%
Southwest Airlines (LUV) Crosses Pivot Point Resistance at $23.79
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Wed Apr 09, 11:44AM CDT
Shares of Southwest Airlines (NYSE:LUV) opened today above their pivot of $23.34 and have already reached the first level of resistance at $23.79. Analysts will be watching for a cross of the next upside pivot targets of $24.07 and $24.80.
Are Airlines Stocks Cruising Smoothly or Hurtling to Earth?
at The Street - Wed Apr 09, 9:30AM CDT
Delta Airlines and Southwest are among five airlines that have reached parabolic altitudes, while two of today's profiled stocks are at cruising altitudes.
Steve Silver Company Wins Excellence in Ownership Innovation Award
Business Wire - Wed Apr 09, 9:00AM CDT
Steve Silver Company, a leader in casual dining and occasional furniture, today received top marks as one of the nation's leading and most innovative employee stock ownership plans (ESOP). Joining the ranks of corporate culture icons like Southwest Airlines, Publix Supermarkets and Fat Tire Beer (New Belgium Brewing), Steve Silver Company was awarded the prestigious Excellence in Ownership Innovation Award from the National Center for Employee Ownership (NCEO) at its annual meeting in Atlanta.
Southwest Airlines, UTi Worldwide, Amazon.com, Office Depotand Stapleshighlighted as Zacks Bull and Bear of the Day
PR Newswire - Wed Apr 09, 8:30AM CDT
Zacks Equity Research highlights Southwest Airlines (NYSE:LUV-Free Report) as the Bull of the Day and UTi Worldwide (Nasdaq:UTIW-Free Report) as the Bear of the Day. In addition, Zacks Equity Research provides analysis onAmazon.com Inc. (Nasdaq:AMZN-Free Report), Office Depot, Inc. (NYSE:ODP-Free Report) and Staples, Inc. (Nasdaq:SPLS-Free Report).
Bull of the Day: Southwest Airlines (LUV) - Bull of the Day
Todd Bunton - ZACKS - Wed Apr 09, 5:30AM CDT
Bull of the Day: Southwest Airlines (LUV) - Bull of the Day
Southwest Airlines And The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities Now Accepting Applications For The Lanzate Travel Award Program For College Students
PR Newswire - Tue Apr 08, 2:23PM CDT
Southwest Airlines (NYSE: LUV), in conjunction with the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU), today announced they are accepting applications for their annual "Lanzate! / Take Off!" education travel award program. Online applications will be accepted through May 15, 2014, at www.hacu.net. The program is geared toward Hispanic college students with economic need who travel away from home to pursue higher education. Students who are awarded with the "Lanzate! / Take Off!" education travel award are able to use roundtrip tickets on Southwest Airlines to stay connected with their families. For these students, connection with family can make the difference between dropping out and graduating. Nearly 1,300 Southwest Airlines roundtrip tickets have been awarded to students across the nation since the program's inception in 2005. All applicants must complete an online application including an essay describing their inspiration to pursue a college degree.
Southwest Airlines Co. Outpaces American Airlines Group Inc. in March Traffic Increases
Patrick Morris, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Tue Apr 08, 1:38PM CDT
Both Southwest Airlines and American Airlines announced their traffic results for March today, and while each reported increases over March of last year, Southwest saw its traffic increase at a quicker rate than American Airlines. ...
Midday Glance: Airlines companies
AP - Tue Apr 08, 12:16PM CDT
NEW YORK (AP) ' Shares of some top airlines companies are down at 1 p.m.:
American Says Grounded Flights To Hit Q1 Earnings
at Investor's Business Daily - Tue Apr 08, 12:04PM CDT
American Airlines (AAL) said grounded flights cut its first-quarter revenue by about $115 million and operating profit by some $60 million as the impacts of harsh winter storms in the East and South continue to ripple through the economy. American...
Early Glance: Airlines companies
AP - Tue Apr 08, 9:43AM CDT
NEW YORK (AP) ' Shares of some top airlines companies are down at 10 a.m.:
BAE Systems Inks Contract with Southwest Airlines to Support World's Largest Fleet of 737s
Business Wire - Tue Apr 08, 8:02AM CDT
Southwest Airlines has selected BAE Systems as its exclusive provider of maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) services for the full authority digital engine controls (FADEC) on more than 450 737 Next Generation aircraft. Under the five-year agreement, BAE Systems will provide proactive repairs that will improve the availability and reliability of Southwest's fleet.
Community Projects, Campaign Launches, Flight Requests, Appointments, and New Airport Bases - Analyst Notes on Southwest, JetBlue, GOL, Hawaiian Holdings, and Ryanair
PR Newswire - Tue Apr 08, 7:00AM CDT
Today, Analysts Review released its analysts' notes regarding Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV), JetBlue Airways Corporation (NASDAQ: JBLU), GOL Linhas Aéreas Inteligentes S.A. (NYSE: GOL), Hawaiian Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: HA), and Ryanair Holdings plc (NASDAQ: RYAAY). Private wealth members receive these notes ahead of publication. To reserve complementary membership, limited openings are available at: http://www.AnalystsReview.com/register
Store Openings, CSR Initiatives, Online Petitions, and Recognitions - Analyst Notes on Gap, Dollar General, Staples, Southwest, and CSX
PR Newswire - Tue Apr 08, 1:02AM CDT
Today, Analysts Review released its analysts' notes regarding Gap Inc. (NYSE: GPS), Dollar General Corporation (NYSE: DG), Staples, Inc. (NASDAQ: SPLS), Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV), and CSX Corp. (NYSE: CSX). Private wealth members receive these notes ahead of publication. To reserve complementary membership, limited openings are available at: http://www.AnalystsReview.com/register