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Southwest asked the Department of Transportation for permission to fly to more than 100 countries. It comes as the budget airline works to overhaul its business model amid falling profits.

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DALLAS , May 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $.18 per share to Shareholders of record at the close of business on June 18, 2025, on all shares then issued and outstanding. The quarterly dividend will be paid on July 9, 2025.

Southwest Airlines on Tuesday filed with the U.S. Department of Transportation for authority to fly to any country with which the U.S. has an Open Skies aviation agreement.

Airline stocks are poised for growth in 2025 due to a favorable regulatory environment, corporate transactions, and robust travel demand. The JETS ETF, trading at $22.51, has rebounded 31.6% since April lows and remains a diversified investment in the airline sector. Tariffs impacted travel demand and airline stocks, but recent trade deals with the U.K. and China have lifted market sentiment.

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Southwest Airlines (LUV 4.34%) operates in an industry that's very exposed to a potential economic downturn.

When retail investors try to gauge the potential future of the stock market or the companies they decide to invest in, there are typically two areas to watch. The first is the business side of the economy as a driver, and then the consumer side as a secondary driver, which comprises the bulk of future GDP growth that boosts or busts the broader S&P 500 index.

Products provide choice for Customers to have a broader range of travel experiences  DALLAS , April 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ --  Southwest Airlines Co.  (NYSE: LUV) announces its new fare products, as well as new benefits for its Rapid Rewards® Credit Cardmembers and Tier Members, aiming to deepen and reward loyalty for the airline's most engaged Customers. "With new choices like seat selection and Extra Legroom, our enhanced fare bundles let Customers customize their trip while still enjoying our industry-leading reliability and hospitality.

Major carriers are turning to off-peak fare sales and cutting excess capacity in the second half of the year. Airfare dropped in March, according to the latest inflation read.