Southwest’s Load Factor Decline Underscores Revenue Push

Credit: Rob Finlayson
Southwest Airlines continues to see its capacity growth out-pace revenue passenger mile (RPM) additions, underscoring the airline’s need to boost unit revenues through efforts such as its recent fare increases. The Dallas-based carrier saw RPMs increase 4.9% last month compared to year-earlier...
Sean Broderick

Senior Air Transport & Safety Editor Sean Broderick covers aviation safety, MRO, and the airline business from Aviation Week Network's Washington, D.C. office.

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