56 thoughts on “Latest News on Southwest Hawaii Plans at Risk”
Greg
Personally I would not wait on Southwest to release new flights from future West Coast locations or to new Islands. If you find a flight that fits your needs and budget go for it.
With the uncertainity of the time frame on Max 8 being air worthy I wouldn’t wait for a miraculous price.
They recently reported $150 Million in lost revenue. Almost 9% of their seats are lost with the grounding, reducing their capacity. I would think prior to expanding into new markets 1st thing they will do is get back up to capacity on their existing schedules and add back in the flights they have reduced and cancelled. This is pure speculation, but if SWA can have a plane probably make 5 flights in a day or more (not uncommon) and probably generate more revenue quicker that where they will invest their equipment. Stockholders will want sales and revenue growth.
Personally I would not wait on Southwest to release new flights from future West Coast locations or to new Islands. If you find a flight that fits your needs and budget go for it.
With the uncertainity of the time frame on Max 8 being air worthy I wouldn’t wait for a miraculous price.
They recently reported $150 Million in lost revenue. Almost 9% of their seats are lost with the grounding, reducing their capacity. I would think prior to expanding into new markets 1st thing they will do is get back up to capacity on their existing schedules and add back in the flights they have reduced and cancelled. This is pure speculation, but if SWA can have a plane probably make 5 flights in a day or more (not uncommon) and probably generate more revenue quicker that where they will invest their equipment. Stockholders will want sales and revenue growth.
https://www.barrons.com/articles/southwest-airlines-boeing-737-max-costs-51553696728
Thanks for the update! Do you know when SWA will release booking for December flights to Hawaii?
Hi Krista.
That will happen on 5/23.
Aloha.