01—Abstract
Summary
Summary of the 8-K filed February 10, 2026. Cited figures are marked; the original filing is the authoritative source.
Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) filed a Current Report on Form 8-K dated February 9, 2026 (filed February 10, 2026) disclosing a board change.
Under Item 5.02(b), directors C. David Cush and Gregg A. Saretsky each submitted his resignation from the Board of Directors on February 9, 2026, with both resignations effective February 23, 2026.
The filing states that neither departure is due to any disagreement with the Company on matters relating to its operations, policies or practices. No replacement director, committee assignment, or compensation arrangement is described in this report.
The filing is a routine governance disclosure with no financial results, guidance, or quantitative figures included. Investors should note the reduced board composition as of February 23, 2026.
02—Key points
Key Highlights
- Two directors, C. David Cush and Gregg A. Saretsky, resigned from the Southwest Airlines Co. Board of Directors.
- Both resignations were submitted on February 9, 2026 and take effect February 23, 2026.
- The filing states neither resignation is due to any disagreement with the Company on operations, policies or practices.
- The report is filed under Item 5.02(b) of Form 8-K, covering departures of directors.
- The filing does not name replacement directors or describe any new compensation arrangements.
- The 8-K contains no financial results, guidance, or other quantitative disclosures.
- The report was signed by Jeff Novota, Senior Vice President, Chief Legal Officer & Corporate Secretary, on February 10, 2026.
03—Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Who resigned from the Southwest Airlines board?
C. David Cush and Gregg A. Saretsky each submitted his resignation from the Board of Directors of Southwest Airlines Co.
When do the resignations take effect?
Both resignations are effective February 23, 2026, though they were submitted on February 9, 2026.
Did the directors resign due to a dispute with the company?
No. The filing states that neither departure is due to any disagreement with the Company on any matter relating to its operations, policies or practices.
Does this filing announce a new director or a change in financial performance?
No. The filing addresses only the director resignations under Item 5.02(b) and does not announce any new director appointments or financial results.
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