INVESTORS MEET THIS WEEK TO CONSIDER:
-NEW BAGGAGE FEES
-ASSIGNED SEATING
-LESS HAWAII SERVICE
- Interisland routes: Southwest has struggled to gain a foothold in the interisland market, facing stiff competition from Hawaiian Airlines’ dominance. Low ridership and high operating costs make this segment the most vulnerable. We might see a significant reduction or complete withdrawal from certain interisland routes.
- Mainland-Hawaii flights: While Southwest has performed better on its remaining mainland-Hawaii routes, rising costs and competitive pressures from Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines could trim flights, particularly on those less profitable routes.
