Activist Fund Pushes For Change At Southwest, As Newest Large Investor

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Credit: Southwest Airlines
An activist fund that is now one of Southwest Airlines’ largest investors is pushing for new leadership at the Dallas-based carrier’s Board and C-suite level, change it deems necessary for the airline to better compete and improve its performance. A $1.9 billion investment was publicly disclosed by...
Christine Boynton

Christine Boynton is a Senior Editor covering air transport in the Americas for Aviation Week Network.

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