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  • Type: Low Cost
  • IATA: WN
  • ICAO: SWA

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Staffing Shortages Push Southwest To Lower 2022 Capacity

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The LCC said it needs a ‘buffer’ as it hires new staff.

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Chicago Midway, Houston Hobby Secure Frontier’s Return

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A total of 13 routes are being launched from the secondary airports in Chicago and Houston by Frontier, most of which are served by rival Southwest...

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Southwest To Add Three New Routes In 2022 Summer

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The carrier is also resuming a slew of grounded routes next summer.

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Frontier Plans 18 New Routes, Returns to Fort Lauderdale

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The ULCC is expanding in South Florida with a focus on rival Spirit’s home airport.

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Network Tracker: The Global Market (w/e Oct. 24, 2021)

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Worldwide capacity remains around 71% of pre-crisis levels despite a reduction in Europe.

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Boise Secures Pair of Alaska Routes

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The network additions will increase the carrier’s network from the Idaho capital to 15 destinations.

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United Airlines Urges DOT Not To Reassign Newark Slots

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The carrier objects to giving eight peak-time slot pairs to low-cost operators.

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Southwest targets Austin-Bergstrom with nine new routes

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Nine new routes are being added to the airline’s route map from the Texan airport.

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Newark slots opened to LCCs to boost competition

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Sixteen peak-time slots at Newark Liberty will be made available to a low-cost operator in order to increase competition with United Airlines.

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US airlines forecast autumn traffic slowdown, holiday rebound

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A number of US carriers are trimming capacity plans this fall.

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