For a limited time, now through Sep. 17, new Southwest Rapid Rewards Priority, Premier or Plus consumer credit cardmembers can earn 100,000 bonus points after spending $4,000 in the first five months from account opening. This is double the previous welcome bonus of 50,000 points, and it marks Southwest's best points offer this year.

In one of the highlights of the quarter, Southwest noted that it "launched bag fees with financial benefit exceeding expectations and no negative operational impact." CEO Bob Jordan noted the implementation of bag fees and a basic economy product was an "exceptional operational rollout.