Form: 8-K

Current report filing

October 3, 2001

8-K: Current report filing

Published on October 3, 2001





SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

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FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934


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Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): October 3, 2001

SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Texas 1-7259 74-1563240
(State or other jurisdiction (Commission (I.R.S. employee
of incorporation) file number) identification no.)


P.O. Box 36611
Love Field, Dallas, Texas 75235
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

Registrant's telephone number, include area code: (214) 792-4000



Item 5. Other Events and Regulation FD Disclosure.

On October 3, 2001, Southwest Airlines Co. issued the press release
attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.

Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

Exhibits

99.1 - Press Release issued by Southwest Airlines Co. on
October 3, 2001.


SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO.



October 3, 2001 By: /s/ Gary C. Kelly
Gary C. Kelly
Executive Vice President
and Chief Financial Officer