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Activist investor Elliott calls Southwest Airlines' transformation plan insufficient

Elliott Investment Management LP, the Florida-based hedge fund that has accumulated a 11% stake in Southwest Airlines and pushed for leadership changes, voiced dissatisfaction with the major financial and operational overhaul outlined by the Dallas-based airline at its Sept. 26 Investor Day.

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Southwest Airlines presents transformation plan, main shareholder unimpressed

Southwest Airlines presented a thorough transformation plan, but failed to impress main shareholder and most vocal critic of current management

Reuters on MSN · 1d

Southwest's turnaround strategy lifts shares, activist investor Elliott shrugs

Southwest Airlines on Thursday unveiled a slew of initiatives to turn around its struggling business, including partnerships, vacation packages for customers and sale-leaseback transactions for aircraft.

Southwest Airlines assigned seating

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Southwest Airlines to Offer Assigned Seats and Premium Perks by 2026

Under assault from activist hedge fund Elliott Capital Management, the carrier's executives told a shareholder meeting that bags will still fly free, but much else will change for passengers of the budget airline.

USA TODAY on MSN · 1d

Southwest Airlines will begin selling assigned seats in 2025

Assigned seats could be coming to Southwest Airlines as soon as next year. The carrier said it expects to start selling tickets with seat assignments in the second half of 2025, with the first of those flights operating in the first half of 2026,

The Washington Post · 1d

Southwest Airlines to launch assigned seating, premium cabin in 2025

The shift from open seating is expected to begin in the second half of next year, Southwest says. DALLAS — Southwest Airlines on Thursday unveiled the first details of its plans to begin assigning seats,

Southwest Airlines Lays Out Overhaul, and Stock Gains

The move, including service enhancements and share buybacks, came after the hedge fund Elliott Management called for cost ...

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Elliott plans to call for Southwest Airlines special meeting as soon as next week (update)

Adds Southwest response. Activist investor Elliot Investment Managements plans to call for a special meeting of holders of ...

When Elliott Management calls, CEOs and boards listen. Southwest Airlines’ line is ringing

Southwest isn’t the only Texas company Elliott has invested in.

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Elliott’s criticism of Southwest’s overhaul plan ‘inane’: CEO Bob Jordan

Southwest Airlines chief executive Bob Jordan blasted minority shareholder Elliott Investment Management's latest criticisms ...

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Southwest Airlines Stock Jumps: Why I Am Not Impressed

Southwest Airlines aims for $4 billion EBIT by 2027 through low CapEx initiatives. Click here to find out why I am ...

Hedge fund Elliott poised for next step in Southwest Airlines power struggle

Elliott Investment Management told shareholders Tuesday it is ready to go to a proxy fight with Southwest Airlines.

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Southwest Airlines’ stock surges after revenue outlook raised, buybacks resumed

Southwest Airlines’ stock surged Thursday after the air carrier raised its revenue outlook and indicated it would resume ...

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Southwest Airlines announces a flurry of new initiatives for the coming years

Southwest Airlines is sharing its vision for the coming years this week at its Investor Day. And while some initiatives will reportedly bring the company up to speed with competitors, the Dallas ...

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