Southwest Cuts Capacity, Hiring in 2024 Due to Fewer Boeing Deliveries

• Southwest Airlines cutting capacity, pausing hiring in 2024 due to fewer Boeing 737 Max deliveries • Boeing told Southwest to expect 46 Max 8 jets this year, down from expected 58 • As a result, Southwest reducing capacity, changing flight schedules in 2H 2024 • Southwest halted hiring for multiple workgroups including pilots and flight attendants • Follows issues at Boeing and supplier Spirit AeroSystems with manufacturing quality control