Skift Take

Southwest said it would leave four airports in a bid to cut costs as delivery delays with the Boeing 737 Max 7 strain its growth plans.

Southwest Airlines is pulling out of four airports as it deals with Boeing delays.

The carrier is exiting Bellingham International Airport, Cozumel International Airport, George Bush Intercontinental Airport and Syracuse Hancock Airport, CEO Bob Jordan said in an earnings release on Thursday. 

Southwest also reported a wider-than-expected first-quarter loss at $231 million