PR Newswire -- July 29, 2010

DALLAS, July 29 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Southwest Airlines (NYSE: LUV) today
reported second quarter 2010 net income of $112 million, or $.15 per diluted
share, compared to net income of $91 million, or $.12 per diluted share, for
second quarter 2009. Both years' results included special items related to
non-cash, mark-to-market, and other items associated with a portion of the
Company's fuel hedge portfolio. Excluding special items for both periods, second
quarter 2010 net income was $216 million, or $.29 per diluted share, compared to
$59 million, or $.08 per diluted share, for second quarter 2009. The second
quarter 2010 net income, excluding special items, of $.29 per diluted share
exceeded Thomson's First Call mean estimate of $.27 per diluted share.
Additional information regarding special items is included in this release and
in the accompanying reconciliation tables.

Gary C. Kelly, Chairman of the Board, President, and Chief Executive Officer,
stated: "We are extremely pleased with our second quarter results. Second
quarter net income (excluding special items) dramatically improved over second
quarter last year, largely due to another record revenue performance. Total
operating revenues reached an all-time quarterly record of $3.2 billion, a
year-over-year increase of 21 percent. On a unit basis, our revenues increased
approximately 22 percent, compared to second quarter last year, also an all-time
quarterly record. Second quarter pretax margin (excluding special items) was 11
percent. Our second quarter 2010 earnings performance (excluding special items)
was second-best in our history, behind second quarter 2006. This was, indeed, a
strong performance, despite significantly higher fuel prices and other cost
pressures.

"We have made excellent progress toward generating revenue levels sufficient to
reach our 15 percent pretax return on invested capital target. Although business
demand has not fully recovered, it has strengthened, and consumer travel demand
is robust. We experienced record traffic levels during the quarter, despite flat
year-over-year capacity, demonstrating a continuing and significant market share
shift to Southwest, in part due to our unique and successful 'Bags Fly Free'
policy. Further, we led the industry with our year-over-year domestic passenger
revenue and corresponding unit revenue performance. It is, without question, our
Employees who make it possible for Southwest to remain such a great Company, and
I am very grateful for their hard work and steadfast delivery of outstanding
Service to our Customers.

"After an array of revenue records set over the past three quarters, and based
on current traffic and booking trends, an all-time record load factor is
possible for July. We have built considerable, industry-leading revenue momentum
that began in second half 2009. We see no signs that the momentum will stall in
second half 2010. Based on traffic and revenue trends to date, we expect strong
year-over-year unit revenue growth in third quarter 2010. Our year-over-year
growth rates will face more and more difficult comparisons, of course, due to
the rapid revenue recovery that began at Southwest a year ago. Each of the three
years preceding 2009 experienced more normal seasonal trends and provide a
better gauge of second half 2010 potential revenue health."

Second quarter 2010 unit costs, excluding special items, increased 13.6 percent
from second quarter 2009, largely due to a 32.4 percent increase in economic
fuel costs to $2.37 per gallon. Second quarter 2010 economic fuel costs included
$39 million in unfavorable cash settlements for fuel derivative contracts. As of
July 26th, the Company had derivative contracts in place for approximately 55
percent of its estimated third quarter 2010 fuel consumption at varying
crude-equivalent prices up to approximately $100 per barrel; approximately 30
percent if market prices settle in the $100 to $120 per barrel range; and
approximately 45 percent if market prices exceed $120 per barrel. Based on this
fuel hedge position and market prices (as of July 26th), the Company estimates
economic fuel costs, including fuel taxes, for third quarter 2010 will be in the
$2.40 per gallon range.

For fourth quarter 2010, the Company has derivative contracts in place for
approximately 40 percent of its estimated fuel consumption at varying
crude-equivalent prices up to approximately $95 per barrel; approximately 10
percent if market prices settle in the $95 to $120 per barrel range; and
approximately 30 percent if market prices exceed $120 per barrel. The Company
has derivative contracts in place for approximately 70 percent of its 2011
consumption at varying crude-equivalent prices up to approximately $95 per
barrel; approximately 50 percent if market prices settle between $95 and $105
per barrel; and approximately 70 percent if market prices exceed $105 per
barrel. Beyond 2011, the Company has coverage of approximately 60 percent of its
estimated fuel consumption in 2012; approximately 50 percent in 2013; and
approximately 45 percent in 2014 at varying price levels. The total market value
(as of July 26th) of the Company's net fuel derivative contracts for the
remainder of 2010 through 2014 reflects a net liability of approximately $227
million.

Excluding fuel, second quarter 2010 unit costs increased 6.4 percent from a year
ago, which was a smaller increase than anticipated primarily due to lower
advertising and an $18 million refund of excess security fees charged by the
Transportation Security Administration since 2005. Based on current cost trends,
the Company expects a similar year-over-year increase in its third quarter 2010
nonfuel unit costs as compared to third quarter 2009's 7.11 cents, which
excluded a charge related to the Company's 2009 early-out program.

"We are very pleased with the Customer response to our service to Panama City
Beach, which commenced on May 24, 2010 with eight daily nonstop departures to
four cities: Nashville, Houston Hobby, Orlando, and Baltimore/Washington,"
stated Kelly. "During the quarter, we also celebrated the one-year anniversary
of our successful introduction of the Southwest brand to the New York market out
of LaGuardia, and we announced our intent to serve South Carolina with service
to Charleston and Greenville-Spartanburg in 2011.

"Given the current economic outlook and trends, we continue to approach route
expansion through optimizing our flight schedule rather than fleet growth. We
remain committed to reaching our financial targets before we return to any
significant level of fleet growth. For 2010, our capacity will remain
essentially flat with last year. For 2011, we are estimating a modest
year-over-year capacity increase with no fleet growth. Although it is too early
to commit, at present, we have no plans to grow the fleet in 2012, either. We
will continue to monitor trends for changes and are prepared to adjust our
schedule, accordingly."

The Company has updated its schedule to replace its 737 Classic fleet to improve
its operational and economic efficiency and, accordingly, also updated its
future firm orders and options with the Boeing Company with no net change to its
fleet plans. The Boeing schedule revisions included conversion of six purchase
rights to 2014 options, acceleration of three options (two from 2015 to 2013;
one from 2016 to 2014), and exercise of 25 737-700 options for firm delivery in
2011 through 2016. In addition, the Company now has 98 purchase rights through
2021. Please refer to the revised delivery schedule included in this release for
further information.

Southwest Airlines' recent recognitions and honors include:

-- For the seventeenth year in a row, Southwest led the airline industry in
Customer Satisfaction according to the American Customer Satisfaction
Index.
-- Executive Travel Magazine and their 2010 Leading Edge Awards recently
honored Southwest by naming the Company the best North American Low Cost
Carrier for its outstanding Customer Service.
-- Southwest ranked seventh among the top ten companies in MSN Money's 2010
Customer Service Hall of Fame.
-- For the second year in a row, City Business Journals Network named
Southwest the 2010 Grand Award winner in the travel category of the
seventh annual American Brand Excellence Awards.
-- Computerworld named Southwest one of the 100 Best Places to Work in IT
in 2010, a category which includes organizations that excel at providing
Employees with great opportunities and benefits while demonstrating
leadership through the use of information technology and strategic
vision to align technology with business goals.
-- Airfarewatchdog recently announced the results of its 2010 survey of
more than 2,100 savvy flyers, and Southwest Airlines ranked highest in
two categories, "Best Bang for Your Buck" and "Friendliest Flight
Attendants."

Southwest will discuss its second quarter 2010 results on a conference call at
11:30 a.m. Eastern Time today. A live broadcast of the conference call will also
be available at southwest.com/investor_relations.

Operating Results

Total operating revenues for second quarter 2010 increased 21.1 percent to $3.2
billion, compared to $2.6 billion for second quarter 2009. Total second quarter
2010 operating expenses were $2.8 billion, compared to $2.5 billion in second
quarter 2009. Operating income for second quarter 2010 was $363 million,
compared to $123 million in second quarter 2009. Excluding special items,
operating income was $414 million in second quarter 2010, compared to $183
million for the same period last year. Second quarter 2010 operating margin was
11.5 percent, and excluding special items was 13.1 percent.

"Other expenses" were $179 million for second quarter 2010, compared to $16
million for second quarter 2009. The $163 million increase in total other
expenses primarily resulted from $146 million in "other losses" recognized in
second quarter 2010 versus $23 million in "other gains" recognized in second
quarter 2009. In both periods, these "other (gains) losses" primarily resulted
from unrealized gains/losses associated with the Company's fuel hedging program.
The cost of the hedging program (the premium costs of derivative contracts) is
also included in "other (gains) losses", and was $30 million in second quarter
2010 and $37 million in second quarter 2009. Second quarter 2010 interest
expense decreased $5 million from second quarter 2009 primarily due to lower
rates.

The second quarter 2010 effective tax rate was 39 percent compared to 15 percent
for the same period last year. The second quarter 2009 tax rate was impacted by
the Company's projections for full year 2009 financial results and the related
impact that permanent tax differences were expected to have on those
projections.

Net cash provided by operations for first half 2010 was $913 million, and
capital expenditures were $298 million, resulting in over $600 million in free
cash flow. The Company expects to generate free cash flow for all of 2010, based
on current trends and projected 2010 capital expenditures of less than $600
million. In addition to a fully available, unsecured, revolving credit facility
of $600 million, as of July 26th, the Company had $3.4 billion in cash and
short-term investments, which does not include $185 million in cash collateral
held by its fuel hedge counterparties. The Company's total fuel hedge collateral
obligations, as of July 26th, also required approximately $165 million of
aircraft collateral.

Total operating revenues for the six months ended June 30, 2010 increased 16.6
percent to $5.8 billion, while total operating expenses increased 9.8 percent to
$5.4 billion, resulting in operating income in first half 2010 of $417 million,
versus $73 million in first half 2009. Excluding special items in both periods,
operating income for first half 2010 was $516 million, compared to $213 million
for the same period last year. Net income for first half 2010 was $123 million,
or $.17 per diluted share, compared to breakeven results for the same period
last year. Excluding special items, net income for first half 2010 was $239
million, or $.32 per diluted share, compared to $38 million, or $.05 per diluted
share, for the same period last year.

This news release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of
Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Specific forward-looking statements
include, without limitation, statements relating to (i) the Company's financial
and operating strategies and goals; (ii) its growth strategies and expectations,
including fleet, route, and capacity plans; (iii) its plans for managing risk
associated with changing jet fuel prices and related expectations; and (iv) its
projected results of operations. These forward-looking statements are based on
the Company's current intent, expectations, and projections and are not
guarantees of future performance. These statements involve risks, uncertainties,
assumptions, and other factors that are difficult to predict and that could
cause actual results to vary materially from those expressed in or indicated by
them. Factors include, among others, (i) changes in the price of aircraft fuel,
the impact of hedge accounting, and any changes to the Company's fuel hedging
strategies and positions; (ii) economic uncertainty, which can impact the demand
for air travel and related revenues; (iii) the impact of fuel prices and
economic conditions on the Company's overall business plan and strategies; (iv)
actions of competitors, including without limitation pricing, scheduling, and
capacity decisions, and consolidation and alliance activities; (v) the Company's
ability to timely and effectively implement, transition, and maintain the
necessary information technology systems and infrastructure to support its
operations and initiatives; (vi) the impact of governmental regulations on the
Company's operations; and (vii) other factors, as described in the Company's
filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the detailed
factors discussed under the heading "Risk Factors" in the Company's Annual
Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2009, and under the
heading "Forward-looking statements" in the Company's Quarterly Report on Form
10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2010.

SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
(in millions, except per share amounts)
(unaudited)

Three months ended
June 30,
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Percent
2010 2009 Change
---- ---- -------

OPERATING REVENUES:
Passenger $3,016 $2,506 20.4
Freight 33 29 13.8
Other 119 81 46.9
--- ---
Total operating revenues 3,168 2,616 21.1

OPERATING EXPENSES:
Salaries, wages, and benefits 946 863 9.6
Fuel and oil 933 726 28.5
Maintenance materials and
repairs 194 190 2.1
Aircraft rentals 45 47 (4.3)
Landing fees and other
rentals 206 179 15.1
Depreciation and amortization 154 150 2.7
Other operating expenses 327 338 (3.3)
--- ---
Total operating expenses 2,805 2,493 12.5
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OPERATING INCOME 363 123 195.1

OTHER EXPENSES (INCOME):
Interest expense 42 47 (10.6)
Capitalized interest (5) (5) -
Interest income (4) (3) 33.3
Other (gains) losses, net 146 (23) n.a.
--- ---
Total other expenses 179 16 n.a.
--- ---

INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES 184 107 72.0
PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES 72 16 n.a.
--- ---

NET INCOME $112 $91 23.1
==== ===

NET INCOME PER SHARE:
Basic $.15 $.12
Diluted $.15 $.12

WEIGHTED AVERAGE SHARES
OUTSTANDING:
Basic 745 741
Diluted 746 741

Six months ended
June 30,
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Percent
2010 2009 Change
---- ---- -------

OPERATING REVENUES:
Passenger $5,511 $4,758 15.8
Freight 63 58 8.6
Other 224 156 43.6
--- ---
Total operating revenues 5,798 4,972 16.6

OPERATING EXPENSES:
Salaries, wages, and benefits 1,810 1,699 6.5
Fuel and oil 1,754 1,423 23.3
Maintenance materials and
repairs 360 373 (3.5)
Aircraft rentals 92 93 (1.1)
Landing fees and other
rentals 396 345 14.8
Depreciation and amortization 308 300 2.7
Other operating expenses 661 666 (0.8)
--- ---
Total operating expenses 5,381 4,899 9.8
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OPERATING INCOME 417 73 n.a.

OTHER EXPENSES (INCOME):
Interest expense 83 92 (9.8)
Capitalized interest (10) (11) (9.1)
Interest income (6) (8) (25.0)
Other (gains) losses, net 150 - n.a.
--- ---
Total other expenses 217 73 197.3
--- ---

INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES 200 - n.a.
PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES 77 - n.a.
--- ---

NET INCOME $123 $- n.a.
==== ===

NET INCOME PER SHARE:
Basic $.17 $-
Diluted $.17 $-

WEIGHTED AVERAGE SHARES
OUTSTANDING:
Basic 744 741
Diluted 745 741

SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO.
RECONCILIATION OF REPORTED AMOUNTS TO NON-GAAP ITEMS
(SEE NOTE REGARDING USE OF NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES)
(in millions, except per share amounts)
(unaudited)

Three Months Ended
June 30,
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Percent
2010 2009 Change
---- ---- ------

Fuel and oil expense - unhedged $843 $607
Less: Fuel hedge losses included in
fuel and oil expense 90 119
--- ---
Fuel and oil expense - as reported $933 $726 28.5
Add/(Deduct): Net impact from fuel
contracts (1) (51) (60)
--- ---
Fuel and oil expense - economic $882 $666 32.4
---- ----

Operating income (loss), as
reported $363 $123
Add/(Deduct): Net impact from fuel
contracts (1) 51 60
--- ---
Operating income - non-GAAP $414 $183 126.2
---- ----

Operating margin - as reported (2) 11.5% 4.7%
Add/(Deduct): Net impact from fuel
contracts 1.6% 2.3%
--- ---
6.1
Operating margin - non-GAAP 13.1% 7.0% pts
---- ---

Other losses, net, as reported $146 $(23)
Add/(Deduct): Net impact from fuel
contracts (1) (115) 63
---- --
Other losses, net, non-GAAP $31 $40 (22.5)
--- ---

Net income, as reported $112 $91
Add/(Deduct): Net impact from fuel
contracts (1) 166 (3)
Income tax impact of fuel contracts (62) (29)
--- ---
Net income, non-GAAP $216 $59 266.1
---- ---

Income before income taxes, as
reported $184 $107
Add/(Deduct): Net impact from fuel
contracts (1) 166 (3)
--- --
Income before income taxes, non-
GAAP $350 $104 236.5
---- ----

Pretax margin - as reported (3) 5.8% 4.1%
Add/(Deduct): Net impact from fuel
contracts 5.2% (0.1)%
--- ----
7.0
Pretax margin - non-GAAP 11.0% 4.0% pts
---- ---

Net income per share, diluted, as
reported $.15 $.12
Add/(Deduct): Net impact from fuel
contracts .14 (.04)
--- ----
Net income per share, diluted, non-
GAAP $.29 $.08 262.5
---- ----

Operating expense per ASM (cents) $11.01 $9.76
Deduct: Fuel expense divided by
ASMs (3.66) (2.85)
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Operating expense per ASM,
excluding fuel (cents) $7.35 $6.91 6.4
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Six Months Ended
June 30,
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Percent
2010 2009 Change
---- ---- -------

Fuel and oil expense - unhedged $1,573 $1,158
Less: Fuel hedge losses included in
fuel and oil expense 181 265
--- ---
Fuel and oil expense - as reported $1,754 $1,423 23.3
Add/(Deduct): Net impact from fuel
contracts (1) (99) (140)
--- ----
Fuel and oil expense - economic $1,655 $1,283 29.0
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Operating income (loss), as reported $417 $73
Add/(Deduct): Net impact from fuel
contracts (1) 99 140
--- ---
Operating income - non-GAAP $516 $213 142.3
---- ----

Operating margin - as reported (2) 7.2% 1.5%
Add/(Deduct): Net impact from fuel
contracts 1.7% 2.8%
--- ---
Operating margin - non-GAAP 8.9% 4.3% 4.6 pts
--- ---

Other losses, net, as reported $150 $-
Add/(Deduct): Net impact from fuel
contracts (1) (88) 73
--- ---
Other losses, net, non-GAAP $62 $73 (15.1)
--- ---

Net income, as reported $123 $-
Add/(Deduct): Net impact from fuel
contracts (1) 187 67
Income tax impact of fuel contracts (71) (29)
--- ---
Net income, non-GAAP $239 $38 528.9
---- ---

Income before income taxes, as
reported $200 $-
Add/(Deduct): Net impact from fuel
contracts (1) 187 67
---- ---
Income before income taxes, non-GAAP $387 $67 477.6
---- ---

Pretax margin - as reported (3) 3.4% 0.0%
Add/(Deduct): Net impact from fuel
contracts 3.3% 1.3%
--- ---
Pretax margin - non-GAAP 6.7% 1.3% 5.4 pts
--- ---

Net income per share, diluted, as
reported $.17 $-
Add/(Deduct): Net impact from fuel
contracts .15 .05
--- ---
Net income per share, diluted, non-
GAAP $.32 $.05 540.0
---- ----

Operating expense per ASM (cents) $11.19 $9.85
Deduct: Fuel expense divided by ASMs (3.65) (2.86)
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Operating expense per ASM, excluding
fuel (cents) $7.54 $6.99 7.9
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(1) See Reconciliation of Impact from Fuel Contracts
(2) Operating income - as reported divided by Total operating revenues
(3) Income before income taxes -as reported divided by Total
operating revenues

SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO.
RECONCILIATION OF IMPACT FROM FUEL CONTRACTS
(SEE NOTE REGARDING USE OF NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES)
(in millions)
(unaudited)

Three Months Ended
June 30,
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2010 2009
---- ----

Fuel & Oil Expense
------------------
Add/(Deduct): Reclassification between Fuel & Oil
and Other (gains)
losses, net, associated with current period settled
contracts $7 $(2)
Add/(Deduct): Contracts settling in the current
period, but for which gains
and/or (losses) have been recognized in a prior
period* (58) (58)
Add/(Deduct): Contracts settling in a prior period,
but for which the
underlying hedged fuel has been consumed in the
current period - -
--- ---
Impact from fuel contracts to Fuel & Oil Expense $(51) $(60)
---- ----

Operating Income
----------------
Add/(Deduct): Reclassification between Fuel & Oil
and Other (gains)
losses, net, associated with current period settled
contracts $(7) $2
Add/(Deduct): Contracts settling in the current
period, but for which gains
and/or (losses) have been recognized in a prior
period* 58 58
Add/(Deduct): Contracts settling in a prior period,
but for which the
underlying hedged fuel has been consumed in the
current period - -
--- ---
Impact from fuel contracts to Operating Income $51 $60
--- ---

Other (gains) losses
--------------------
Add/(Deduct): Mark-to-market impact from fuel
contracts
settling in future periods $(57) $37
Add/(Deduct): Ineffectiveness from fuel hedges
settling in future periods (51) 24
Add/(Deduct): Reclassification between Fuel & Oil
and Other (gains)
losses, net, associated with current period settled
contracts (7) 2
--- ---
Impact from fuel contracts to Other losses $(115) $63
----- ---

Net Income
----------
Add/(Deduct): Mark-to-market impact from fuel
contracts
settling in future periods $57 $(37)
Add/(Deduct): Ineffectiveness from fuel hedges
settling in future periods 51 (24)
Add/(Deduct): Other net impact of fuel contracts
settling in the
current or a prior period (excluding
reclassifications) 58 58
--- ---
Impact from fuel contracts to Net income ** $166 $(3)
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Six Months Ended
June 30,
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2010 2009
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Fuel & Oil Expense
------------------
Add/(Deduct): Reclassification between Fuel & Oil
and Other (gains)
losses, net, associated with current period settled
contracts $11 $(23)
Add/(Deduct): Contracts settling in the current
period, but for which gains
and/or (losses) have been recognized in a prior
period* (110) (113)
Add/(Deduct): Contracts settling in a prior period,
but for which the
underlying hedged fuel has been consumed in the
current period - (4)
--- ---
Impact from fuel contracts to Fuel & Oil Expense $(99) $(140)
---- -----

Operating Income
----------------
Add/(Deduct): Reclassification between Fuel & Oil
and Other (gains)
losses, net, associated with current period settled
contracts $(11) $23
Add/(Deduct): Contracts settling in the current
period, but for which gains
and/or (losses) have been recognized in a prior
period* 110 113
Add/(Deduct): Contracts settling in a prior period,
but for which the
underlying hedged fuel has been consumed in the
current period - 4
--- ---
Impact from fuel contracts to Operating Income $99 $140
--- ----

Other (gains) losses
--------------------
Add/(Deduct): Mark-to-market impact from fuel
contracts
settling in future periods $(31) $39
Add/(Deduct): Ineffectiveness from fuel hedges
settling in future periods (46) 11
Add/(Deduct): Reclassification between Fuel & Oil
and Other (gains)
losses, net, associated with current period settled
contracts (11) 23
--- ---
Impact from fuel contracts to Other losses $(88) $73
---- ---

Net Income
----------
Add/(Deduct): Mark-to-market impact from fuel
contracts
settling in future periods $31 $(39)
Add/(Deduct): Ineffectiveness from fuel hedges
settling in future periods 46 (11)
Add/(Deduct): Other net impact of fuel contracts
settling in the
current or a prior period (excluding
reclassifications) 110 117
--- ---
Impact from fuel contracts to Net income ** $187 $67
---- ---

* As a result of prior hedge ineffectiveness and/or contracts
marked to market through earnings
** Excludes income tax impact of unrealized items

SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO.
COMPARATIVE CONSOLIDATED OPERATING STATISTICS
(unaudited)

Three months ended
June 30,
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2010 2009 Change
---- ---- ------

Revenue passengers carried 22,883,422 22,676,171 0.9 %
Enplaned passengers 27,554,201 26,505,438 4.0 %
Revenue passenger miles (RPMs) (000s) 20,206,229 19,683,479 2.7 %
Available seat miles (ASMs) (000s) 25,471,845 25,552,927 (0.3)%
2.3
Load factor 79.3% 77.0% pts.
Average length of passenger haul (miles) 883 868 1.7 %
Average aircraft stage length (miles) 650 647 0.5 %
Trips flown 287,222 289,573 (0.8)%
Average passenger fare $131.82 $110.52 19.3 %
Passenger revenue yield per RPM (cents) 14.93 12.73 17.3 %
Operating revenue yield per ASM (cents) 12.44 10.24 21.5 %
CASM, GAAP (cents) 11.01 9.76 12.8 %
CASM, GAAP excluding fuel (cents) 7.35 6.91 6.4 %
CASM, excluding special items (cents) 10.81 9.52 13.6 %
CASM, excluding fuel and special items
(cents) 7.35 6.91 6.4 %
Fuel costs per gallon, including fuel
tax (unhedged) $2.26 $1.63 38.7 %
Fuel costs per gallon, including fuel
tax (GAAP) $2.50 $1.95 28.2 %
Fuel costs per gallon, including fuel
tax (economic) $2.37 $1.79 32.4 %
Fuel consumed, in gallons (millions) 372 371 0.3 %
Active fulltime equivalent Employees 34,636 35,296 (1.9)%
Aircraft in service at period-end 544 543 0.2 %

Six months ended
June 30,
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2010 2009 Change
---- ---- ------

Revenue passengers carried 42,860,257 42,435,861 1.0 %
Enplaned passengers 51,248,665 49,555,428 3.4 %
Revenue passenger miles (RPMs) (000s) 37,367,943 36,575,108 2.2 %
Available seat miles (ASMs) (000s) 48,091,305 49,724,602 (3.3)%
4.1
Load factor 77.7% 73.6% pts.
Average length of passenger haul (miles) 872 862 1.2 %
Average aircraft stage length (miles) 642 641 0.2 %
Trips flown 549,114 568,708 (3.4)%
Average passenger fare $128.60 $112.13 14.7 %
Passenger revenue yield per RPM (cents) 14.75 13.01 13.4 %
Operating revenue yield per ASM (cents) 12.06 10.00 20.6 %
CASM, GAAP (cents) 11.19 9.85 13.6 %
CASM, GAAP excluding fuel (cents) 7.54 6.99 7.9 %
CASM, excluding special items (cents) 10.98 9.57 14.7 %
CASM, excluding fuel and special items
(cents) 7.54 6.99 7.9 %
Fuel costs per gallon, including fuel
tax (unhedged) $2.24 $1.60 40.0 %
Fuel costs per gallon, including fuel
tax (GAAP) $2.49 $1.97 26.4 %
Fuel costs per gallon, including fuel
tax (economic) $2.35 $1.77 32.8 %
Fuel consumed, in gallons (millions) 701 721 (2.8)%
Active fulltime equivalent Employees 34,636 35,296 (1.9)%
Aircraft in service at period-end 544 543 0.2 %

CASM (unit costs) -Operating expenses per ASM

SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET
(in millions)
(unaudited)

June 30, December 31,
2010 2009
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ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents $989 $1,114
Short-term investments 2,135 1,479
Accounts and other
receivables 277 169
Inventories of parts and
supplies, at cost 226 221
Deferred income taxes 252 291
Prepaid expenses and other
current assets 92 84
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Total current assets 3,971 3,358

Property and equipment, at cost:
Flight equipment 13,923 13,719
Ground property and
equipment 2,024 1,922
Deposits on flight
equipment purchase
contracts 235 247
--- ---
16,182 15,888
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Less allowance for
depreciation and
amortization 5,555 5,254
----- -----
10,627 10,634
Other assets 389 277
--- ---
$14,987 $14,269
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LIABILITIES & STOCKHOLDERS'
EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable $787 $732
Accrued liabilities 942 729
Air traffic liability 1,486 1,044
Current maturities of long-
term debt 123 190
--- ---
Total current liabilities 3,338 2,695

Long-term debt less current
maturities 3,324 3,325
Deferred income taxes 2,192 2,200
Deferred gains from sale and
leaseback of aircraft 95 102
Other noncurrent liabilities 490 493
Stockholders' equity:
Common stock 808 808
Capital in excess of par
value 1,221 1,216
Retained earnings 5,075 4,971
Accumulated other
comprehensive loss (641) (578)
Treasury stock, at cost (915) (963)
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Total stockholders' equity 5,548 5,454
----- -----
$14,987 $14,269
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SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
(in millions)
(unaudited)

Three months ended
June 30,
------------------

2010 2009
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CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net income $112 $91
Adjustments to reconcile net income to
cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization 154 150
Unrealized (gain) loss on fuel
derivative instruments 166 (3)
Deferred income taxes 63 16
Amortization of deferred gains on sale
and
leaseback of aircraft (3) (4)
Changes in certain assets and
liabilities:
Accounts and other receivables (42) (6)
Other current assets 5 (28)
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities 279 104
Air traffic liability 86 (43)
Cash collateral received from (provided
to) fuel
derivative counterparties 130 (125)
Other, net (410) (17)
---- ---
Net cash provided by operating
activities 540 135

CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Purchases of property and equipment, net (159) (187)
Purchases of short-term investments (1,800) (1,394)
Proceeds from sales of short-term
investments 1,349 1,203
Other, net - 1
--- ---
Net cash used in investing activities (610) (377)

CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Issuance of long-term debt - 332
Proceeds from sale and leaseback
transactions - 208
Proceeds from Employee stock plans 23 4
Payments of long-term debt and capital
lease obligations (25) (7)
Payments of revolving credit facility - (400)
Payment of credit line borrowing (44) (91)
Payments of cash dividends (3) (3)
Other, net (2) -
--- ---
Net cash provided by (used in) financing
activities (51) 43
--- ---

NET DECREASE IN CASH AND CASH
EQUIVALENTS (121) (199)
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT BEGINNING
OF PERIOD 1,110 1,145
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CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END OF
PERIOD $989 $946
==== ====

Six months ended
June 30,
-----------------

2010 2009
---- ----

CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net income $123 $-
Adjustments to reconcile net income to
cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization 308 300
Unrealized (gain) loss on fuel
derivative instruments 187 67
Deferred income taxes 75 (5)
Amortization of deferred gains on sale
and
leaseback of aircraft (7) (7)
Changes in certain assets and
liabilities:
Accounts and other receivables (108) (28)
Other current assets (14) (18)
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities 195 104
Air traffic liability 442 244
Cash collateral received from (provided
to) fuel
derivative counterparties 135 (185)
Other, net (423) (52)
---- ---
Net cash provided by operating
activities 913 420

CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Purchases of property and equipment, net (298) (272)
Purchases of short-term investments (3,180) (3,090)
Proceeds from sales of short-term
investments 2,546 2,347
Other, net - 1
--- ---
Net cash used in investing activities (932) (1,014)

CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Issuance of long-term debt - 332
Proceeds from sale and leaseback
transactions - 381
Proceeds from Employee stock plans 35 8
Payments of long-term debt and capital
lease obligations (85) (41)
Payments of revolving credit facility - (400)
Payment of credit line borrowing (44) (91)
Payments of cash dividends (10) (10)
Other, net (2) (7)
--- ---
Net cash provided by (used in) financing
activities (106) 172
---- ---

NET DECREASE IN CASH AND CASH
EQUIVALENTS (125) (422)
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT BEGINNING
OF PERIOD 1,114 1,368
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CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END OF
PERIOD $989 $946
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SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO.
BOEING 737-700 DELIVERY SCHEDULE
AS OF JULY 28, 2010

PRIOR SCHEDULE
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Purchase
Firm Options Rights Total
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2010 10 10
2011 10 4 14
2012 13 10 23
2013 19 4 23
2014 13 7 20
2015 14 3 17
2016 12 11 23
2017 17 17
Through 2018 54 54
Total 91 56 54 201
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CURRENT SCHEDULE
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Purchase
Firm Options Rights Total
---- ------- ------ -----

2010 10 10*
2011 14 14
2012 23 23
2013 19 6 25
2014 21 6 27
2015 14 1 15
2016 15 7 22
2017 17 17
Through 2021 98 98
Total 116 37 98 251
=== === === ===

* Includes six aircraft delivered through July 28, 2010.

NOTE REGARDING USE OF NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES

The Company's financial statements are prepared in accordance with accounting
principles generally accepted in the United States (GAAP). These GAAP financial
statements include unrealized non-cash adjustments and reclassifications, which
can be significant, as a result of accounting requirements and elections made
under accounting pronouncements relating to derivative instruments and hedging.

The Company also provides financial information included in this press release
that was not prepared in accordance with GAAP and should not be considered as an
alternative to the information prepared in accordance with GAAP. The Company
provides supplemental non-GAAP financial information that it sometimes refers to
as "economic", which the Company's management utilizes to evaluate its ongoing
financial performance and the Company believes provides greater transparency to
investors as supplemental information to its GAAP results. The Company's
economic financial results differ from GAAP results in that they only include
the actual cash settlements from fuel hedge contracts--all reflected within Fuel
and oil expense in the period of settlement. Thus, Fuel and oil expense on an
economic basis reflects the Company's actual net cash outlays for Fuel during
the applicable period, inclusive of settled fuel derivative contracts. Any net
premium costs paid related to option contracts are reflected as a component of
Other (gains) losses, net, for both GAAP and non-GAAP purposes. These economic
results provide a better measure of the impact of the Company's fuel hedges on
its operating performance and liquidity since they exclude the unrealized,
non-cash adjustments and reclassifications that are recorded in GAAP results in
accordance with accounting pronouncements relating to derivative instruments and
hedging, and they reflect all cash settlements related to fuel derivative
contracts within Fuel and oil expense. This enables the Company's management, as
well as investors, to consistently assess its operating performance on a
year-over-year or quarter-over-quarter basis after considering all programs in
place to curtail fuel expense. However, because these measures are not
determined in accordance with GAAP, such measures are susceptible to varying
calculations and not all companies calculate the measures in the same manner. As
a result, the aforementioned measures, as presented, may not be directly
comparable to similarly titled measures presented by other companies.

Further information on (i) the Company's fuel hedging program, (ii) the
requirements and accounting associated with accounting for derivative
instruments, and (iii) the causes of hedge ineffectiveness and/or mark-to-market
gains or losses from derivative instruments is included in the Company's Annual
Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2009.

SOURCE Southwest Airlines

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