Form: DEFA14A

Additional definitive proxy soliciting materials and Rule 14(a)(12) material

March 27, 2026

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

SCHEDULE 14A

Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the

Securities Exchange Act of 1934

(Amendment No.  )

Filed by the Registrant         Filed by a Party other than the Registrant 

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  Preliminary Proxy Statement
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  Definitive Proxy Statement
  Definitive Additional Materials
  Soliciting Material Pursuant to §240.14a-12

Southwest Airlines Co.

 

 

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SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO.

2702 LOVE FIELD DRIVE

DALLAS, TEXAS 75235

 

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Your Vote Counts!

SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO.

2026 Annual Meeting

Vote by May 6, 2026 11:59 PM EDT. For shares held in the

Southwest Airlines Co. Retirement Savings Plan, vote by

May 5, 2026 11:59 PM EDT.

 

 

 

 

 

 

You invested in SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO. and it’s time to vote!

You have the right to vote on proposals being presented at the Annual Meeting. This is an important notice regarding the availability of proxy materials for the shareholder meeting to be held on May 7, 2026.

Get informed before you vote

View the Notice and Proxy Statement and Annual Report online OR you can receive a free paper or email copy of the material(s) by requesting prior to April 23, 2026. If you would like to request a copy of the material(s) for this and/or future shareholder meetings, you may (1) visit www.ProxyVote.com, (2) call 1-800-579-1639 or (3) send an email to sendmaterial@proxyvote.com. If sending an email, please include your control number (indicated below) in the subject line. Unless requested, you will not otherwise receive a paper or email copy.

 

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Vote Virtually at the Meeting*

May 7, 2026

4:00 p.m., Central Daylight Time

 

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 THIS IS NOT A VOTABLE BALLOT

This is an overview of the proposals being presented at the upcoming shareholder meeting. Please follow the instructions on the reverse side to vote these important matters.

  

 

 Voting Items

 

 

Board

Recommends

 

 
 Company Proposals  
 
 1.    Election of Directors.  
 
 1a.    Lisa M. Atherton   LOGO  For
 
 1b.    Pierre R. Breber   LOGO  For
 
 1c.    Douglas H. Brooks   LOGO  For
 
 1d.    Sarah E. Feinberg   LOGO  For
 
 1e.    Robert L. Fornaro   LOGO  For
 
 1f.    Rakesh Gangwal   LOGO  For
 
 1g.    David J. Grissen   LOGO  For
 
 1h.    David P. Hess   LOGO  For
 
 1i.    Robert E. Jordan   LOGO  For
 
 1j.    Christopher P. Reynolds   LOGO  For
 
 1k.    Patricia A. Watson   LOGO  For
 
 2.    Advisory vote to approve the compensation of the Company’s named executive officers.   LOGO  For
 
 3.    Ratification of the selection of Ernst & Young LLP as the Company’s independent auditors for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026.   LOGO  For
    

 

 

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