Southwest Airlines Lowers Cash Burn Target On Improved Leisure Demand

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Southwest Airlines lowered its cash burn estimate for the 2021 first quarter (Q1) after observing stronger than expected revenue and booking trends in February. The Dallas-based carrier now expects to burn through roughly $15 million per day during Q1, better than prior guidance of $17 million per...
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Based in Boston, Ben covers advanced air mobility and is managing editor of Aviation Week Network’s AAM Report.

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