Originally Posted by
Squeakygreaser
In the analysis I've seen Southwest has the best cash to cash burn ratio of any carrier, and it's not even close. My question is; was this because management actually planned for periodic downturns or because the 737 max didn't come and all that cash was going to buy those and bring them online?
Easy answer..
So they do not go bankrupt and lose all their investors money. Another way to say that would be "good management". Thats the real answer. SWA is a fantastically ran airline, and they always impress me.