Why Southwest Airlines’ stock is soaring toward its best day in 17 years
Wall Street cheered news that Southwest’s transformation appears to be taking hold.
Last updated: 2026-01-29 18:41:29 ET
Wall Street cheered news that Southwest’s transformation appears to be taking hold.
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Southwest Airlines said it expects profits to surge this year thanks to solid demand and new policies like assigned seating.
Southwest Airlines replaced open seating with assigned seats after more than 50 years.
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