Ask around to the guys that have been here 20+ years
EVERY year at Training Center.
Just stencil EXPLOSIVE GROWTH on slide#1.
Every. Year.
2014 Annual Reporthttps://www.southwestairlinesinvestorrelations.com/~/media/Files/S/Southwest-IR/documents/company-reports-ar/ar-2014.pdf
"We project to end 2015 with approximately 700 aircraft in our fleet, all Boeing 737s."
2021 Annual Reporthttps://www.southwestairlinesinvestorrelations.com/~/media/Files/S/Southwest-IR/LUV_2021_Annual%20Report.pdf
"We continue to plan for 114 new aircraft deliveries from Boeing in 2022, with 28 retirements. That would mean we end the year with 814 aircraft in the fleet—a record."
So 84 new plane count "growth" in 2022. 10% "growth" is the goal for 2022. THE MOST explosive plans ever in recent history. Anyone really think that's going to happen with the recent trends in empty new hire class seats?
114 new plane growth from 700 to 814 in 8 years. About 2.0 to 2.5% "growth" per year as averaged over the past 8 years.
Just to put some definitions to what is being called "Explosive Growth". Don't hold your breath
