A flying slump comes at worst time for Southwest


Southwest is getting walloped – and at the worst possible time as it revamps its business model. — Bloomberg

MORE pain for low-cost airlines is coming as President Donald Trump attempts to reorder global trade with massive tariffs, making passengers who fly toward the back of the plane nervous about their jobs and household finances.

That’s the takeaway from airline earnings conference calls as executives describe wilting demand for “main cabin” airfares, which began in February and has continued into the current quarter.

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