Risk factors
Southwest Airlines (LUV) risk factors
Item 1A of every Southwest Airlines Co. 10-K on file, and what changed from one year to the next. Readings are automated and can be wrong; check the filing for the exact wording.
- FY2025 10-K risk factors27 risks6 new2 dropped15 reworded
Southwest Airlines added new risks regarding aircraft procurement constraints, AI implementation, and anti-ESG pressure. The airline noted ongoing inflationary cost pressures and labor constraints, including a 2025 workforce reduction. Strategic shifts include introducing assigned seating, extra legroom, and bag fees.
Filed Feb 05, 2026 - FY2024 10-K risk factors23 risks
Southwest Airlines faces significant risks from high labor costs, fuel price volatility, union negotiations, and ongoing technological dependencies.
Filed Feb 07, 2025