Form: 8-K

Current report filing

April 21, 2003

8-K: Current report filing

Published on April 21, 2003

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549




FORM 8-K



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



Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): April 21, 2003

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


TEXAS
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)


1-7259 74-1563240
(Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.)




P. O. Box 36611, Dallas, Texas 75235-1611
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)


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



N/A
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
















Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits
(c) Exhibits.
99 Registrant's First Quarter 2003 Earnings Release.

Item 12. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

The Registrant hereby furnishes its First Quarter 2003 Earnings Release.

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.
(Registrant)



By: /s/ Laura Wright
Laura Wright
Vice President-Finance and
Treasurer


Date: April 21, 2003
































INDEX TO EXHIBITS

Exhibit
No. Exhibit

99 Registrant's First Quarter 2003 Earnings Release.