Southwest Plans Flight Reductions, Cites MAX Delivery Delays

Southwest Airlines Boeing 737
Credit: Southwest Airlines
Southwest Airlines plans to reduce flights in the second half of the year due to ongoing Boeing aircraft delivery delays. The Dallas-based carrier now expects to take 70 737-8 deliveries this year—versus previous expectations of 90, announcing the shift during its first quarter (Q1) 2023 earnings...
Christine Boynton

Christine Boynton is a Senior Editor covering air transport in the Americas for Aviation Week Network.

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