Southwest cuts more than 14,000 flights from its March to May schedule

Southwest cuts more than 14,000 flights
Southwest cuts more than 14,000 flights Photo credit Bloomberg / Contributor GettyImages

Southwest Airlines is among the major airline carriers cutting flights because of a range of business challenges.

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Southwest has cut more than 14,000 flights from its March through May schedule amid sharp price hikes in jet fuel.

Industry observers believe fare increases could go into effect within the next week or two.

Other persistent problems facing the airline industry include staffing shortages and other supply chain delays.

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