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$154.4b
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$235,918,089
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2,984,028,936
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$1,884,820,873
413,109
Markets across
40,428
events
MATCHED EVENTS:
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PLATFORM COVERAGE:
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Polymarket:
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Kalshi:
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Closed: Oct 21, 5:01 PM EST
Kalshi
Southwest Airlines will announce the total number of seats filled by passengers during the third quarter of 2026. This metric is a key indicator of the airline's operational efficiency and passenger demand over that three-month span.
The event resolves based on whether Southwest Airlines Company reports a total number of seats flown above specified thresholds in Q3 2026. Each market features a unique threshold, ranging from 56 million to 62 million seats. If the reported figure surpasses a given threshold, the associated market resolves to Yes; if not, it resolves to No. Thresholds increase sequentially across all markets.
Currently, prediction market odds reflect a different outlook than many analyst forecasts for this market. While analysts may issue detailed earnings and traffic reports, traders on Kalshi are pricing in their own expectations for the actual seats flown figure. The difference between these two perspectives can highlight where market sentiment diverges from institutional research, offering a unique view of public sentiment.
This market resolves around Feb 19, 2027, with the outcome confirmed once the event is verifiable from credible public reporting. The final seats flown figure for Southwest Airlines in Q3 will be drawn from officially published transportation and financial data, closing the market once the numbers are publicly released and immutable.
Several signals could shift this market before it settles. Key catalysts include Southwest Airlines’ own quarterly earnings releases, broader airline industry reports, fuel price changes, major disruptions such as weather events or labor actions, and any regulatory updates affecting air travel. Each of these can alter trader expectations and move the odds toward either a higher or lower seats flown outcome on Kalshi.