Southwest to cut flights this year, pulls guidance, citing ‘macroeconomic uncertainty’
Southwest Airlines pulled its full-year 2025 and 2026 EBIT guidance, citing “macroeconomic uncertainty.”
The carrier plans to cut its schedule in the second half of the year, following Delta Air Lines and United Airlines.Southwest Airlines said Wednesday that it will reduce its capacity in the second half of the year, as more signs point to weaker domestic bookings this year.
The airline said it expects unit revenue to be flat to down as much as 4% in the second quarter from a year earlier. Southwest said it is not reaffirming its guidance for earnings before interest and taxes for 2025 and 2026.Southwest Airlines Withdraws 2025–2026 EBIT Guidance Amid Macroeconomic Turbulence
