Southwest Sees Higher Fares, Longer Legs If House's Taxes Are Enacted

Southwest is bracing for the House version of higher aviation taxes, which would affect short-haul more than long-haul carriers, and it intends to increase fares if the House proposal is adopted. Chief Executive Herb Kelleher said Southwest also would have to add long-haul service to offset its...

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