Exhibit 23.1
[LETTERHEAD OF ERNST & YOUNG]
CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS
We consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statement
(Form S-8) pertaining to the Southwest Airlines Co. 2000 Stock Clerks Non-
Qualified Stock Option Plan of our report dated January 18, 2000 with respect
to the consolidated financial statements of Southwest Airlines Co. included
in its Annual Report (Form 10-K) for the year ended December 31, 1999, filed
with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
/S/ ERNST & YOUNG LLP
ERNST & YOUNG LLP
December 18, 2000
