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Get LUV alertsAndrew Watterson is recorded as COO at Southwest Airlines Co (LUV). The proxy statement of Southwest Airlines Co reports total compensation of $8,785,175 for Andrew Watterson in fiscal 2025, including a base salary of $675,833. Disclosed compensation is on record for 5 fiscal years. Andrew Watterson has spoken on 16 earnings calls across 1 company, most recently for Southwest Airlines Co on October 22, 2026. Southwest Airlines Co is classified in the Airlines industry within the Industrials sector. Other leadership on record at Southwest Airlines Co includes Robert E. Jordan (CEO and Board Member), Gary C. Kelly (Chairman), Tammy Romo (CFO) and 7 others.
“In effect, if we wanted to operate more than 175 seats, we'd go back to the pilot.”
“As Southwest enters the next phase of evolution, our focus is increasingly on optimization. Across the operation, we are working to improve asset utilization, strengthen operational execution, and drive greater efficiency while maintaining the reliability and hospitality that customers expect from Southwest.”
“The first quarter was an important one for our operation, as our teams delivered industry-leading reliability while executing a significant amount of change across the airline.”
“From a network perspective, Q4 capacity grew 5.8% year-over-year, despite the fleet count being roughly flat year-over-year. Efficiency initiatives, like reduced turn times and the introduction of red-eye flying, allowed us to maximize asset utilization while maintaining industry-leading reliability.”
“I want to echo Bob's appreciation for our people. Their hard work and commitment enabled us to deliver an outstanding operation this quarter even in the face of early July weather challenges.”
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| Fiscal year | Company | Role | Salary | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Southwest Airlines Co (LUV) | Chief Operating Officer | $675,833 | $8,785,175 |
| 2024 | Southwest Airlines Co (LUV) | Chief Operating Officer | $642,292 | $5,464,483 |
| 2023 | Southwest Airlines Co (LUV) | Chief Operating Officer | $575,000 | $5,014,885 |
| 2022 | Southwest Airlines Co (LUV) | Chief Operating Officer | $538,754 | $2,589,311 |
| 2021 | Southwest Airlines Co (LUV) | Chief Operating Officer | $487,512 | $2,823,017 |
