Southwest CEO: Retiring 717s Early Would Be ‘Fantastic’ But Is Unlikely

Southwest Airlines Chairman, President and CEO Gary Kelly says it would be “fantastic” if the airline could find a way to retire the Boeing 717s that were part of its AirTran Airways acquisition before their leases expire, but adds that there is no deal in the offing. Southwest earlier made clear it...

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