Southwest Reports ‘Resilient Travel Demand’ as it Boosts Revenue Guidance
Southwest executives will be hoping that these improved financials take some of the heat off a company that has faced intense scrutiny in recent months.
Gordon Smith is Airlines Editor at Skift and Editor at Airline Weekly. He’s covered the industry for more than 15 years across television, print, and digital platforms. Since joining Skift in January 2024, he has interviewed more than 20 airline CEOs, often helping make headlines along the way. Send stories/tips via Signal: smithgme.01
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