Document and Entity Information
Document and Entity Information | Jun. 08, 2020 |
Cover [Abstract] | |
Entity Registrant Name | SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO |
Amendment Flag | false |
Entity Central Index Key | 0000092380 |
Document Type | 8-K |
Document Period End Date | Jun. 8, 2020 |
Entity Incorporation State Country Code | TX |
Entity File Number | 1-7259 |
Entity Tax Identification Number | 74-1563240 |
Entity Address, Address Line One | P.O. Box 36611 |
Entity Address, City or Town | Dallas |
Entity Address, State or Province | TX |
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 75235-1611 |
City Area Code | (214) |
Local Phone Number | 792-4000 |
Written Communications | false |
Soliciting Material | false |
Pre Commencement Tender Offer | false |
Pre Commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
Security 12b Title | Common Stock ($1.00 par value) |
Trading Symbol | LUV |
Security Exchange Name | NYSE |
Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |