Southwest Airlines’ stock was headed higher Tuesday after Executive Chairman Gary Kelly announced plans to retire as part of a continued board “refreshment” at the airline, following urging ...

Southwest Airlines Thursday authorized $2.5 billion for stock buybacks to defeat a bid from activist shareholder hedge fund Elliot Management. Southwest shares rose roughly 10% on news of the action.

Elliott Investment Management has continued to express its dissatisfaction with Southwest Airlines' current CEO.

The Southwest Board strongly believes that CEO Bob Jordan is the right Leader to successfully execute the Company's robust strategy to transform the airline and deliver sustainable Shareholder value.

Bob Jordan said the airline isn't ruling anything out when it comes to changes needed to compete with rival carriers.

What made Southwest different from other airlines seemingly vanished in a few short months, but CEO Bob Jordan isn't too ...

Southwest Airlines’ line is ringing From AT&T and Texas Instruments to NRG and the government of Argentina, when activist investor Elliott Management picks a fight, it rarely loses.

The Southwest Board strongly believes that CEO Bob Jordan is the right Leader to successfully execute the Company's robust strategy to transform the airline and deliver sustainable Shareholder value.

After months of an ongoing battle, Southwest Airlines has reached a settlement with activist investor Elliott Investment Management.

business Airlines Southwest Airlines details plans to fight off activist investor Elliott Management This week, Elliott reiterated its intentions to launch a proxy fight with the Dallas-based airline.

Business Southwest Airlines Won’t Ever Be the Same After This Week’s Decisive Showdown The Dallas-based company’s leadership aims to outmaneuver an aggressive investment firm that’s ...