Southwest 2.0 Delivers a Bold Turnaround
An opinion piece lauds Southwest's 18-month overhaul—rolled out with assigned seating, Extra Legroom, bag-fee changes, a new ops system, six interline partners, and broader distribution—saying the execution was flawless, boosted on-time performance and 2026 guidance (EPS at least $4; unit revenue up), and signals a successful transformation from the post-2022 meltdown to a more efficient, modern airline.