LUV ▲ +2.8% - Southwest Airlines Co. $LUV - Southwest Airlines' First-Ever Lounges to Debut in Austin, Baltimore, Honolulu, and Nashville; with at Least Seven More Planned Southwest Airlines shares rose 2.8% today following the airline's announcement of its first-ever airport lounges, with inaugural locations set to open in Austin, Baltimore, Honolulu, and Nashville, plus plans for at least seven additional lounges. The lounge expansion represents a significant shift in Southwest's service strategy and revenue diversification, potentially attracting higher-margin premium passengers and improving customer loyalty. 02-SEP-2026 10:05 AM ET