Southwest Names IndiGo Co-Founder as Independent Board Chair
Gangwal’s appointment marks the end of a tense battle with activist investor Elliott, which had long been pushing for significant leadership changes at Southwest.
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Wyndham’s Optimism, Southwest’s Strong Bookings and Malaga’s STR Crackdown
Today's podcast looks at Wyndham weathering economic uncertainty, Southwest seeing healthy demand, and a halt on STRs in Málaga.
U.S. Ups Pressure on Airline Industry With New Inquiry 2 Weeks Before Election
After the Justice Department said it would launch an inquiry into the state of airline competition, the airline and travel industries criticized the move as politically motivated.
Southwest Appoints 6 New Directors, CEO Bob Jordan Hangs On in Deal With Elliott
The appointment of the new directors ends Southwest’s months-long battle with Elliott, which was poised to turn into a proxy fight.
Southwest Sees Strong Holiday Bookings, Says It’s Prepared for Uncertainty With Boeing
Southwest’s third-quarter earnings beat Wall Street estimates, a bright spot for the carrier that has been fending off an activist investor for months.
Elliott Calls for December 10 Special Meeting at Southwest as It Looks to Replace Board
As Southwest promises to make changes to its business model, Elliott is still pushing its case for new leadership.
Boeing Delays 777X Rollout, Lays Off 10% of Staff as Carriers Wait for Planes
Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg told employees that the company has to make “tough decisions” during the machinist strike.
Airlines Say They Capped Fares During Hurricane Milton as Price Gouging Claims Go Viral
Nearly all flights out of Orlando, Tampa and Sarasota were canceled as airports in the area closed due to Hurricane Milton.
Airlines Add Last-Minute Flights as Hurricane Milton Approaches Florida
As Florida officials urge residents to evacuate, airlines added several last-minute flights out of Tampa, Sarasota, and Orlando.
Airports and Airlines Brace for Hurricane Milton
Major Florida airports are planning to suspend operations due to Hurricane Milton as the region continues to recover from Hurricane Helene.