Southwest Cuts Schedule 20% Over COVID-19-Related Demand Shock

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Southwest Airlines to trim capacity by 20% in April and May.
Credit: Rob Finlayson
Southwest Airlines announced plans to trim capacity by 20% in April and May, citing a “dramatic decline” in net bookings caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and ensuing government travel restrictions. Dallas-based Southwest indicated in a Mar. 16 securities filing that it will reduce systemwide capacity...
Ben Goldstein

Based in Boston, Ben covers advanced air mobility and is managing editor of Aviation Week Network’s AAM Report.

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