Thread: SWA upgrades
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Old 05-19-2013 | 05:46 AM
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shoelu
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Originally Posted by tsquare
With the loss of 88 airframes, and the most recent fleet plan SWA released, what do upgrades look like for the next 5 years or so?
They look the same as they did 2 years ago because there hasn't been a loss of 88 airframes. A loss would mean a fleet reduction and that isn't happening.

Gary continued, "Our objectives with respect to today's fleet announcement are to efficiently and aggressively manage our invested capital, shift the mix of new aircraft to the MAX, and replace more than 100 Boeing 717s and Boeing 737s being retired over the next three years with more economical aircraft. To accomplish that and still maintain a relatively flat fleet, we will augment our Boeing deliveries with pre-owned aircraft.

I believe the industry term is up-gauging. SWA is up-gauging the fleet to the tune of 2552 additional revenue generating seats available for sale with the replacement of the 717.

Last edited by shoelu; 05-19-2013 at 06:23 AM.
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