Loss of confidence in Saint Mary's leadership | SaltWireCHICAGO/MONTREAL - Southwest Airlines expects aircraft deliveries from Boeing this year to come in at only about half of the airline's estimate in March of 46, putting further pressure on the U.S. budget carrier's growth plans, three people familiar with the matter said.
It now expects only about 20 deliveries this year, compared with 46 estimated last month, said the sources, who spoke on the condition of anonymity, adding that the number could change. Southwest had plans to start operating 150-seater MAX 7 aircraft - the smallest version of MAX planes - this year. But the plane's FAA certification is now mired in uncertainty after Boeing withdrew a request for a safety exemption.
The latest delivery estimates could mean an even bigger cut to its capacity plans, said one of the sources, adding the airline is examining options to offset the delays. In January, it estimated full-year non-fuel costs would be 6%-7% higher in 2024 from the previous year.
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