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Southwest Airlines Co. (LUV) Interest Expense

The interest expense for Southwest Airlines Co. (LUV) is $113.00 Million with a year-over-year change of -47.20%. Interest expense is the cost a company incurs for borrowed funds, including interest on bonds, loans, and other forms of debt financing.

LUV Interest Expense

LUV Interest Expense Chart

$113.00M

Reported annual fiscal-period values; no daily interpolation.

+25.56% 10Y

Current Interest Expense

$113.00M

$113.00 Million

Year-over-Year Change

-47.20%

vs. $214.00M prior year

Historical Data

30

Years of data available

Annual Interest Expense History

YearInterest ExpenseYoY Change% Change
2025$113.00M$-101.00M-47.20%
2024$214.00M$-22.00M-9.32%
2023$236.00M$-65.00M-21.59%
2022$301.00M$-130.00M-30.16%
2021$431.00M+$117.00M+37.26%
2020$314.00M+$232.00M+282.93%
2019$82.00M$-11.00M-11.83%
2018$93.00M+$28.00M+43.08%
2017$65.00M$-10.00M-13.33%
2016$75.00M$-15.00M-16.67%
2015$90.00M$-17.00M-15.89%
2014$107.00M+$00.00%
2013$107.00M$-19.00M-15.08%
2012$126.00M$-56.00M-30.77%
2011$182.00M+$33.00M+22.15%
2010$149.00M$-16.00M-9.70%
2009$165.00M+$60.00M+57.14%
2008$105.00M$-14.00M-11.76%
2007$119.00M+$119.00M
2006$0+$0
2005$0+$0
2004$0+$0
2003$0+$0
2002$0+$0
2001$0+$0
2000$0+$0
1999$0+$0
1998$0+$0
1997$0+$0
1996$0
Data as of Thursday, June 25, 2026

About Southwest Airlines Co.

Southwest Airlines Co. functions as a passenger airline, offering scheduled air travel services predominantly across the United States and to select neighboring international markets. As of December 31, 2021, the company maintained a consistent fleet of 728 Boeing 737 aircraft. Its extensive route network served 121 different locations, spanning 42 U.S. states, the District of Columbia, and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, along with 10 international countries close by. These international destinations include Mexico, Jamaica, the Bahamas, Aruba, the Dominican Republic, Costa Rica, Belize, Cuba, the Cayman Islands, and Turks and Caicos. To enhance the passenger journey, Southwest provides in-flight entertainment and internet access on its Wi-Fi-enabled planes. The airline also runs the Rapid Rewards loyalty program, enabling members to accumulate points proportional to the money spent on Southwest's base fares. For customer convenience in travel planning, the company offers a range of digital tools, including its official websites and mobile applications, as well as SWABIZ, a dedicated online booking platform for business clients. Additional services available include EarlyBird Check-In, preferred boarding options, and transportation for pets and unaccompanied minors. The company was founded in 1967 and its corporate headquarters are situated in Dallas, Texas.

Dallas, TX
71,506 employees
Industrials / Airlines, Airports & Air Services
Sector
Industrials
Industry
Airlines, Airports & Air Services
CEO
Robert E. Jordan