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SOUTHWEST AIRLINES SIGNS AGREEMENT WITH USA BIOENERGY TO PURCHASE UP TO 680 MILLION GALLONS OF SUSTAINABLE AVIATION FUEL

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Thursday, November 2, 2023
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DALLAS, Nov. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) ("Southwest") today announced an offtake agreement with USA BioEnergy, LLC ("USA BioEnergy"), for up to 680 million gallons of neat sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). Over the term of the 20-year agreement, once blended with conventional jet fuel, the SAF could produce the equivalent of 2.59 billion gallons of net-zero1 fuel and avoid 30 million metric tons of CO2. Southwest® plans to begin purchasing SAF from USA BioEnergy's facility near Bon Wier, Texas, as early as 2028. Additionally, as part of the offtake agreement, Southwest and USA BioEnergy have established a long-term strategic relationship offering Southwest the opportunity to purchase up to another projected 180 million gallons of SAF per year from future planned production facilities.

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  • DALLAS, Nov. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) ("Southwest") today announced an offtake agreement with USA BioEnergy, LLC ("USA BioEnergy"), for up to 680 million gallons of neat sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).
  • Southwest® plans to begin purchasing SAF from USA BioEnergy's facility near Bon Wier, Texas, as early as 2028.
  • Additionally, as part of the offtake agreement, Southwest and USA BioEnergy have established a long-term strategic relationship offering Southwest the opportunity to purchase up to another projected 180 million gallons of SAF per year from future planned production facilities.
  • "We look forward to the opportunity to grow our strategic relationship with USA BioEnergy and potentially purchase more SAF from them in the future."

SOUTHWEST AIRLINES AWARDED A TOP SCORE ON THE 2023 DISABILITY EQUALITY INDEX

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Friday, October 27, 2023
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DALLAS, Oct. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) is proud to score a 100 on The Disability Equality Index (DEI) for the fourth consecutive year. Launched in 2015 by Disability:IN and The American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD), the DEI is a leading initiative that assesses organizations showcasing leadership in disability inclusion programs.

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  • DALLAS, Oct. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) is proud to score a 100 on The Disability Equality Index (DEI) for the fourth consecutive year.
  • Launched in 2015 by Disability:IN and The American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD), the DEI is a leading initiative that assesses organizations showcasing leadership in disability inclusion programs.
  • "At Southwest, we're dedicated to being a best place to work for all our Employees," said Juan Suarez , Vice President Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion at Southwest Airlines.
  • "By participating in the Disability Equality Index, we can evaluate our processes and identify opportunities for continuous improvement surrounding our efforts to provide Employees with the resources they need to promote disability inclusion.

SOUTHWEST AIRLINES EXTENDS FLIGHT SCHEDULE WITH NEW INTERNATIONAL OPTIONS AND MOST-EVER DEPARTURES

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Thursday, October 26, 2023
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Effective June 4, 2024, Southwest will offer Customers daily nonstop service between Colorado Springs, Colo., and Baltimore/Washington.

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  • Effective June 4, 2024, Southwest will offer Customers daily nonstop service between Colorado Springs, Colo., and Baltimore/Washington.
  • With this new route, Southwest opens additional network access to the Northeast and Colorado Springs.
  • Summer travelers can embark on journeys to cooler climates with seasonal, Saturday-only service between:
    Dallas (Love Field) and Buffalo/Niagara, N.Y.
    Dallas (Love Field) and Fresno, Calif.
    Dallas (Love Field) and Providence, R.I.
    Dallas (Love Field) and Spokane, Wash.
    As Southwest prepares to open its Nashville Flight Crew base in 2024 , the carrier is launching seasonal, Saturday-only service from Music City to Bozeman, Mont., and seasonal, Saturday and Sunday service to Grand Rapids, Mich.

SOUTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT ATTENDANTS TO VOTE ON NEW CONTRACT

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Wednesday, October 25, 2023
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DALLAS, Oct. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) announced today a Tentative Agreement with the Transport Workers Union Local 556 for the airline's nearly 19,000 Flight Attendants.

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  • DALLAS, Oct. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) announced today a Tentative Agreement with the Transport Workers Union Local 556 for the airline's nearly 19,000 Flight Attendants.
  • "Southwest's Flight Attendants uphold our commitments to Safety and Hospitality by providing Customers with a safe journey and making them feel welcomed, cared for, and appreciated," said Adam Carlisle , Vice President Labor Relations at Southwest Airlines.
  • "I'm thankful for the work from both negotiating committees throughout this process and the guidance from our National Mediation Board federal mediators.
  • We are all glad our Flight Attendants will soon have an opportunity to vote on this agreement."

Southwest Airlines to Discuss Third Quarter 2023 Financial Results on October 26, 2023

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Wednesday, October 25, 2023
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DALLAS, Oct. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) invites you to listen to a live webcast of its third quarter 2023 financial results.

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  • DALLAS, Oct. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) invites you to listen to a live webcast of its third quarter 2023 financial results.
  • Details are as follows:
    To access the live audio webcast and subsequent replay, click on the link above, or go to www.southwest.com and click on "Investor Relations" under the "About Southwest" menu at the bottom of the page.
  • The audio webcast can be found under "News & Events" in the drop down menu.
  • Registration for this event begins 20 minutes prior to the start of the call.

Southwest Airlines to Discuss Third Quarter 2023 Financial Results on October 26, 2023

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Thursday, October 19, 2023
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DALLAS, Oct. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) invites you to listen to a live webcast of its third quarter 2023 financial results.

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  • DALLAS, Oct. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) invites you to listen to a live webcast of its third quarter 2023 financial results.
  • Details are as follows:
    To access the live audio webcast and subsequent replay, click on the link above, or go to www.southwest.com and click on "Investor Relations" under the "About Southwest" menu at the bottom of the page.
  • The audio webcast can be found under "News & Events" in the drop down menu.
  • Registration for this event begins 20 minutes prior to the start of the call.

TAKING FLIGHT TODAY: SOUTHWEST AIRLINES MAKES MANAGING TRAVEL EVEN EASIER FOR MEETING AND EVENT PLANNERS

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Tuesday, October 17, 2023
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DALLAS, Oct. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) today revealed Southwest Business Meetings, a re-designed experience created to make it easier than ever for meeting planners to manage travel on Southwest Airlines®. Industry-leading tools such as automated proposal processes, complimentary name change requests up until 24 hours before scheduled departure*, and better reporting now give meeting planners peace of mind when choosing Southwest® to get their meeting participants to and from their events.

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  • DALLAS, Oct. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) today revealed Southwest Business Meetings, a re-designed experience created to make it easier than ever for meeting planners to manage travel on Southwest Airlines®.
  • Industry-leading tools such as automated proposal processes, complimentary name change requests up until 24 hours before scheduled departure*, and better reporting now give meeting planners peace of mind when choosing Southwest® to get their meeting participants to and from their events.
  • "Southwest Business Meetings is another step in our commitment to better serve travel programs while removing friction and bringing a new level of digital hospitality to managing meeting travel," said Dave Harvey , Chief Sales Officer and Vice President at Southwest Airlines.
  • "These new tools and features allow planners the ability to focus more on their event and less on travel while letting Southwest create unique solutions designed to provide more benefits to them and their travelers."

SOUTHWEST AIRLINES ANNOUNCES LEADERSHIP PROMOTIONS

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Monday, October 16, 2023
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DALLAS, Oct. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) today announced recent Leadership updates across the Company.

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  • DALLAS, Oct. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) today announced recent Leadership updates across the Company.
  • Prior to Southwest, Stephens held various positions in leadership and operations with Union Pacific Railroad.
  • "Strong Leadership is built upon serving, and Southwest Airlines boasts a longstanding tradition of remarkable Leaders who consistently prioritize the needs of our Employees and Customers over their own," said Bob Jordan , President & CEO at Southwest Airlines.
  • "I extend my sincere appreciation to Matt Hafner for his 35 years of service at Southwest Airlines.

SOUTHWEST AIRLINES SCORES BIG WITH THE DENVER NUGGETS AND COLORADO AVALANCHE JOINING THE AIRLINE'S ROSTER

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Friday, October 13, 2023
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DALLAS, Oct. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- With basketball and hockey season kicking off, Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) is bolstering its Mile High Heart in Denver with two new partnerships, allowing the airline to share more of its famous Hospitality with fans across the community. During a recent Employee-centric event in Downtown Denver, Southwest® announced it has become The Official Airline of the Denver Nuggets and Colorado Avalanche, joining the Colorado Rockies on the airline's sports roster.

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  • During a recent Employee-centric event in Downtown Denver, Southwest® announced it has become The Official Airline of the Denver Nuggets and Colorado Avalanche, joining the Colorado Rockies on the airline's sports roster.
  • "From the hardwood to the ice rink, we're thrilled to welcome the Nuggets & Avalanche into our partnership family.
  • Southwest will also partner with Kroenke Sports Charities by supporting the Colorado Avalanche Charity Brunch and various Nuggets and Avalanche charitable initiatives.
  • "We're incredibly excited to announce Southwest Airlines as the new official airline partner of the Denver Nuggets and Colorado Avalanche," said Michael Ceilley, SVP of Partnership Marketing & Media Sales for Kroenke Sports & Entertainment.

SOUTHWEST AIRLINES AND THE HISPANIC ASSOCIATION OF COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES AWARDS ROUND TRIP FLIGHTS TO COLLEGE STUDENTS

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Tuesday, October 10, 2023
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DALLAS, Oct. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) and the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) celebrate 19 years of the ¡Lánzate!/Take Off! Higher Education Travel Award Program and the 2023 recipients of airline tickets while in school. Southwest Airlines® and HACU awarded 185 students four round trip tickets to stay connected with their loved ones and community while pursuing higher education.

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  • Higher Education Travel Award Program offers students across the U.S. the opportunity to stay in touch with family while pursuing higher education
    DALLAS, Oct. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) and the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities ( HACU ) celebrate 19 years of the ¡Lánzate!/Take Off!
  • Higher Education Travel Award Program and the 2023 recipients of airline tickets while in school.
  • Southwest Airlines® and HACU awarded 185 students four round trip tickets to stay connected with their loved ones and community while pursuing higher education.
  • Since 2004, Southwest® has supported alleviating the financial challenges associated with travel for over 1,500 Hispanic students by championing them to pursue their educational goals.