Southwest Won’t Take On Older Boeing 737s to Cover Max Void
Southwest Airlines Co. Boeing Co. 737 aircrafts taxi on the tarmac at San Francisco International Airport.
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Southwest Airlines Co., which is canceling 150 flights a day as the Boeing Co. 737 Max remains grounded, says it won’t bring back used 737 models to help cover the flying void.
Southwest, the largest operator of the Max, is assessing its options and taking a “hard look” at the fourth quarter in case the plane remains grounded through the end of the year, Chief Executive Officer Gary Kelly said in a regular weekly message to employees. The Federal Aviation Administration has said it won’t allow the Max to resume flying until it’s sure the plane is safe.