Southwest Airlines will cease operations at Houston's George Bush Intercontinental Airport, and three other airports.
A Southwest Airlines pilot does a walk-around inspection of a plane at Pittsburgh International Airport on Tuesday, April 9, 2024.is cutting operations at four airports, including Houston’s George Bush Intercontinental Airport, after losing $231 million in the first quarter.
On Thursday, the Dallas-based airline reported lower expectations for revenue to be down as much 3.5% and capacity growth is estimated to grow 4%, previously 6%. It’s also anticipating aircraft seats available and trip frequency to decline in the third and fourth quarters of 2024.On Aug. 4, the airline will also cease operations at Bellingham International Airport, Cozumel International Airport, Houston’s George Bush Intercontinental Airport and Syracuse Hancock International Airport.
Southwest has also lowered its expectations for aircraft deliveries from plane maker Boeing Co., where it now it expects 20 Boeing 737 Max 8 aircraft deliveries in 2024, when it previously anticipated 46. In March,“Achieving our financial goals is an immediate imperative,” Jordan said. “The recent news from Boeing regarding further aircraft delivery delays presents significant challenges for both 2024 and 2025.
The delay in deliveries follow a series of safety issues plaguing the airplane manufacturer, such as January’s Boeing 737 Max 9Boeing and Southwest entered a supplemental agreement relating to its order for Max 7 and Max 8 aircraft. It’s subject to change based on ongoing discussions with the plane manufacturer.Plan ahead now. It’s going to be a busy summer of travel at Dallas Love Field, DFW Airport, Aviation Reporter.
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