What happened
Southwest Airlines CEO Bob Jordan provided the strongest confirmation yet that the airline is developing airport lounges, stating "there's work underway" during an earnings call. While not a formal unveiling, the move is tied to expanding co-branded credit card opportunities, similar to Alaska Airlines and JetBlue's recent lounge launches. Potential locations include Honolulu (where planning was previously uncovered), Denver, Las Vegas, Chicago Midway, Baltimore/Washington, Dallas Love Field, Austin, and Nashville. No specific timeline or partner for the lounge brand has been announced