Southwest Airlines Q3 net income rises to $270 million; Q3 operating revenues climb 21% to $8.42 billion

• Southwest Airlines’ third-quarter 2026 net income rose to $270 million.
• Operating revenues climbed 21% year-over-year to $8.42 billion, a third-quarter record.
• Operating margin widened to 4.5%, while fuel expense jumped 62% year-over-year to $2.15 billion.
• Plans call for the first Southwest Icon Lounge guests in 2027.

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