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Southwest Airlines Surprises with $54M Profit, Revenue Growth

10/23/2025

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Southwest Airlines reported a surprise profit of $54 million for the third quarter of 2025.
Operating revenue reached $6.95 billion, driven by improved travel demand and the introduction of bag fees.
For the fourth quarter, unit revenue is expected to rise 1%–3% and capacity to grow 6%, while the airline rolls out assigned seating and fare tiers to boost competitiveness.

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Southwest Airlines reported a surprise profit of $54 million for the third quarter of 2025.
Operating revenue reached $6.95 billion, driven by improved travel demand and the introduction of bag fees.
For the fourth quarter, unit revenue is expected to rise 1%–3% and capacity to grow 6%, while the airline rolls out assigned seating and fare tiers to boost competitiveness.