Southwest's September Load Factor Plummets

Southwest's traffic dropped 3.8% on 12.3% more capacity in September, causing the load factor to plunge 10.1 percentage points to 60.5% from 70.6%. Last year, the airline conducted several promotions, including a $25 fare on every route segment. The load factor this year was "in line with historical...

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