Southwest Adding Capacity Through Upgauging, Utilization

Credit: Southwest Airlines
Southwest Airlines is bucking the industry trend by adding 6% more capacity in the first quarter, and plans to end the year with 7% more available-seat miles than it had in 2014. The increased capacity was not in response to lower oil prices changing the carrier’s strategy, Southwest leadership told...

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