Southwest Airlines partners with Condor for new routes.
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: 05 Dec 25
Source: Newsfilter
Southwest Airlines Co's stock rose by 3.16% as it reached a 20-day high, following the announcement of a partnership with Condor to launch transatlantic routes.
This collaboration will connect multiple U.S. cities with Condor's extensive international destinations, significantly enhancing travel options for customers and strengthening Southwest's competitive position in the market.
The new routes are expected to attract more international travelers, and the introduction of a redesigned cabin experience will further improve customer satisfaction, solidifying Southwest's market presence.
Analyst Views on LUV
Wall Street analysts forecast LUV stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for LUV is 44.21 USD with a low forecast of 34.00 USD and a high forecast of 60.00 USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
14 Analyst Rating
4 Buy
9 Hold
1 Sell
Hold
Current: 40.860
Low
34.00
Averages
44.21
High
60.00
Current: 40.860
Low
34.00
Averages
44.21
High
60.00
About LUV
Southwest Airlines Co. (Southwest) operates Southwest Airlines, a passenger airline that provides scheduled air transportation in the United States and near-international markets. The Company's fare products include four categories: Wanna Get Away, Wanna Get Away Plus, Anytime, and Business Select to provide customers options when choosing a fare. It also offers ancillary services, such as EarlyBird Check-In, Upgraded Boarding, and transportation of pets and unaccompanied minors, in accordance with Southwest’s respective policies. Its Rapid Rewards loyalty program enables program members to earn points for every dollar spent on Southwest base fares, also including purchases paid with LUV Vouchers, gift cards, or flight credit, with no portion of the purchase price paid with Rapid Rewards points. It operates over 803 Boeing 737 aircraft in its fleet and serves 117 destinations in 42 states, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, and ten near-international countries.
About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
