SOUTHWEST AIRLINES ANNOUNCES REALIGNMENT OF BOARD SIZE

DALLAS, Feb. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Southwest Airlines (NYSE: LUV) today announced that Directors David Cush and Gregg Saretsky have informed the Company that they are stepping off the Board effective Feb. 23, 2026.

"2025 was a year of remarkable transformation at Southwest Airlines, and my sincere thanks go out to both David and Gregg for their valuable contributions and dedicated service on the Board. Their participation came during an important period for the Company and helped Southwest position itself for long-term success," said Bob Jordan, President, Chief Executive Officer, and Vice Chairman of the Board. 

The Company further said that in connection with the departures of Cush and Saretsky, the Board intends to reduce its size from 13 to 11 members. 

ABOUT SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO.
Southwest Airlines Co. operates one of the world's most admired and awarded airlines, offering its one-of-a-kind value and Hospitality at 118 airports across 11 countries. Southwest took flight in 1971 to democratize the sky through friendly, reliable, and low-cost air travel and now carries more air travelers flying nonstop within the United States than any other airline¹. By empowering its more than 72,000² People to deliver unparalleled Hospitality, the maverick airline cherishes a passionate loyalty among more than 134 million Customers carried in 2025. Southwest leverages a unique legacy and mission to serve communities around the world including harnessing the power of its People and Purpose to put communities at the Heart of its success. Learn more by visiting Southwest.com/citizenship.

1. Based on U.S. Dept. of Transportation quarterly Airline Origin & Destination Survey as of Q1 2025
2. Fulltime-equivalent active Employees as of Dec. 31, 2025

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SOURCE Southwest Airlines Co.