The investment group pushing for major changes at Dallas-based Southwest Airlines has called for a special meeting to replace the company's board of directors.In a news release Monday, Elliott Investment Management said it wants to hold a vote on Dec.

Activist investor Elliott Investment Management has called for a special meeting in December with shareholders of Southwest Airlines, a step towards a change that could oust the airline’s CEO Bob Jordan.

Elliott Investment Management, a Florida-based hedge fund that has an 11% stake in Southwest (NYSE: LUV), announced Oct. 14 it's requested a special meeting of shareholders to vote on its proposed slate of eight new board directors.