Southwest Airlines
Transportation · Lobbying Client
Southwest Airlines reported $7.1 million in federal lobbying expenditures (2020-2024) as disclosed in Senate LDA filings. The organization's lobbying activity spans 4 policy areas, with primary focus on Aviation/Airlines, Transportation, Taxation. This data is drawn from quarterly disclosure reports filed with the Secretary of the Senate under the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995. All lobbying disclosure data sourced from Senate lobbying disclosure filings filed under the Lobbying Disclosure Act.
Annual Lobbying Spend
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Government Entities Contacted
Recent Filings
| Period | Registrant | Issues | Lobbyists | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Oct-Dec | Franklin Square Group | GOVAVITAX+1 | 2 | $374K |
| 2024 Jul-Sep | Venable LLP | TRAGOVAVI | 3 | $306K |
| 2024 Apr-Jun | Prime Policy Group | TAXAVIGOV+1 | 3 | $383K |
| 2024 Jan-Mar | Mehlman Consulting | GOVTRAAVI+1 | 2 | $349K |
| 2023 Oct-Dec | Squire Patton Boggs | AVITRATAX+1 | 4 | $334K |
| 2023 Jul-Sep | Williams & Jensen | AVITRA | 4 | $401K |
| 2023 Apr-Jun | Mehlman Consulting | TRATAXGOV+1 | 4 | $320K |
| 2023 Jan-Mar | Venable LLP | GOVTAXTRA | 4 | $300K |
Southwest Airlines Lobbying FAQ
Southwest Airlines has spent $7.1M on federal lobbying across 4 policy areas. This includes spending on registered lobbyists and direct government contacts.
Southwest Airlines lobbies on 4 policy issues, including Aviation/Airlines, Transportation, Taxation, Government Issues. These disclosures are filed quarterly with the Senate Office of Public Records.
Southwest Airlines has an Influence Score of 56/100 (Grade C). This proprietary score is based on total lobby spend (40%), policy issue breadth (30%), and revolving door connections (30%).
Southwest Airlines employs 5 registered lobbyists, of whom 2 have revolving door connections, meaning they previously held government positions before becoming lobbyists.
Southwest Airlines has contacted 5 government entities as part of their lobbying activities, including Dept of Health & Human Services, National Science Foundation, Federal Aviation Administration.
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Lobbying data is sourced from quarterly Lobbying Disclosure Act (LDA) filings with the Senate Office of Public Records. Influence Scores combine total spend (40%), issue breadth (30%), and revolving door connections (30%). Filings may be amended after initial submission.