Southwest cuts 2025 profit outlook, citing shutdown, fuel costs
Southwest cut its 2025 EBIT outlook to about $500M, down from $600 - $800M, citing shutdown-related revenue weakness and higher fuel costs. The airline said bookings have normalized and the revision reflects near-term pressure, not demand erosion. LUV slipped 1.4% premarket. Delta also warned of a $200M Q4 profit hit tied to the shutdown disruptions.