Southwest Airlines Co. Company Description
Southwest Airlines Co. operates as a passenger airline company that provides scheduled air transportation services in the United States and near-international markets.
As of December 31, 2024, the company operated a total fleet of 803 Boeing 737 aircraft; and served 117 destinations in 42 states, the District of Columbia, and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, as well as ten near-international countries, including Mexico, Jamaica, the Bahamas, Aruba, the Dominican Republic, Costa Rica, Belize, Cuba, the Cayman Islands, and Turks and Caicos.
It also provides inflight entertainment and connectivity services; and Rapid Rewards loyalty program that enables program members to earn points for dollars spent on Southwest base fares.
In addition, the company offers a suite of digital platforms to support customers' travel needs, including websites and apps; and SWABIZ, an online booking tool.
Further, it provides ancillary services, such as Southwest's EarlyBird Check-In, upgraded boarding, and transportation of pets and unaccompanied minors.
Southwest Airlines Co. was incorporated in 1967 and is headquartered in Dallas, Texas.

Country | United States |
Founded | 1967 |
Industry | Airlines |
Sector | Industrials |
Employees | 72,450 |
CEO | Robert Jordan |
Contact Details
Address: P.O. Box 36611 Dallas, Texas 75235-1611 United States | |
Phone | 214 792 4000 |
Website | southwest.com |
Stock Details
Ticker Symbol | LUV |
Exchange | Mexican Stock Exchange |
Stock Type | Common Stock |
Fiscal Year | January - December |
Reporting Currency | USD |
SIC Code | 4512 |
Key Executives
Name | Position |
---|---|
Robert E. Jordan | President, Chief Executive Officer and Vice Chairman of the Board |
Tammy Romo | Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer |
Andrew M. Watterson | Chief Operating Officer |
Ray Schuster | Managing Director of Accounting and Financial Reporting |
Thomas Merritt | Vice President of Technology ? Infrastructure and Services and Chief Technology Officer |
Lauren Woods | Senior Vice President of Technology and Chief Information Officer |
Linda Burke Rutherford | Chief Administrative Officer |
Julia Landrum | Vice President of Investor Relations |
Whitney Eichinger | Senior Vice President and Chief Communications Officer |
Elizabeth Bryant | Senior Vice President and Chief People Officer |