“The Elliott deal is good for shareholders,” beleaguered Southwest CEO Bob Jordan said on CNBC this morning, putting a positive spin on a deal with the activist investor that allows Jordan to keep his job, while Chairman Gary Kelly’s retirement is “accelerated” to November 1.

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