---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0000092380-23-000044"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "LUV"
cik: "0000092380"
company_name: "SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO"
filed_at: "2023-09-06T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-06-10T23:44:12.839946+00:00"
event_type: "other_material"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 0.7
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.7
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Southwest narrows Q3 RASM guidance to down 5%-7%, raises fuel cost outlook

## Summary
- RASM now expected down 5%-7% YoY vs prior down 3%-7% range.
- Economic fuel cost per gallon raised to $2.70-$2.80 from $2.55-$2.65.
- August leisure bookings on lower end of expectations, but demand and yields remain healthy.
- Labor Day weekend produced record revenue performance.
- Company still expects record Q3 operating revenues and solid profits for Q3 and FY 2023 ex special items.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0000092380-23-000044
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: LUV
- cik: 0000092380
- company_name: SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO
- filed_at: 2023-09-06T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: other_material
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.7
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.7
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 7.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/92380/000009238023000044/0000092380-23-000044-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/92380/000009238023000044/luv-20230906.htm

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- Plain text: https://secwatch.observer/filing/0000092380-23-000044.txt

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