Gary Kelly wrote : “The new law will provide payroll support for all Southwest Employees through March 31, 2021,”

flaglerlive Thursday, December 31, 2020 9:14:00 PM EAT

Gary Kelly wrote : “The new law will provide payroll support for all Southwest Employees through March 31, 2021,”

news4jax Thursday, December 31, 2020 6:23:00 PM EAT

Gary Kelly wrote : "As I’ve been saying for months, this was always our preferred plan, and it means we can stop the movement toward furloughs and pay cuts that we previously announced," "For that, I am most grateful"

newsday-USA Tuesday, December 29, 2020 3:42:00 AM EAT

Gary Kelly wrote : "As I’ve been saying for months, this was always our preferred plan, and it means we can stop the movement toward furloughs and pay cuts that we previously announced," "For that, I am most grateful"

newsday-USA Tuesday, December 29, 2020 2:07:00 AM EAT

Gary Kelly told : “The new law will provide payroll support for all Southwest Employees through March 31, 2021. Given this, we currently do not anticipate the need to conduct any furloughs or pay cuts next year,”

thehill Tuesday, December 29, 2020 12:23:00 AM EAT

Gary Kelly said : “The new law will provide payroll support for all Southwest employees through March 31, 2021,”

forbes Tuesday, December 29, 2020 12:13:00 AM EAT

Gary Kelly said : “I couldn’t think of any better news as we approach the holidays and close out a memorable 2020,”

dallasnews Tuesday, December 22, 2020 8:45:00 PM EAT

Gary Kelly said : “I couldn’t think of any better news as we approach the holidays and close out a memorable 2020,”

chicagotribune Tuesday, December 22, 2020 6:30:00 PM EAT

Gary Kelly said : “I think that’s going to continue for a long time,”

denverpost Sunday, December 20, 2020 7:18:00 PM EAT

Gary Kelly said : "I think that's going to continue for a long time,"

arkansasonline Sunday, December 20, 2020 12:29:00 PM EAT

Gary Kelly said : “I think that’s going to continue for a long time,”

TheFrontierPost-en Saturday, December 19, 2020 12:41:00 PM EAT

Gary Kelly said : “I think that’s going to continue for a long time,”

whittierdailynews Wednesday, December 16, 2020 11:25:00 PM EAT

Gary Kelly said : “I think that’s going to continue for a long time,”

dailynews Wednesday, December 16, 2020 11:01:00 PM EAT

Gary Kelly said : “I think that’s going to continue for a long time,”

samoaobserver Wednesday, December 16, 2020 10:57:00 PM EAT

Gary Kelly said : “I think that’s going to continue for a long time,”

eagletribune Wednesday, December 16, 2020 9:59:00 PM EAT

Gary Kelly said : “I think that’s going to continue for a long time,”

680news Wednesday, December 16, 2020 9:20:00 PM EAT

Gary Kelly said : “I think that’s going to continue for a long time,”

mynews13 Wednesday, December 16, 2020 8:21:00 PM EAT

Gary Kelly said : “I think that’s going to continue for a long time,”

msn-uk Wednesday, December 16, 2020 8:09:00 PM EAT

Gary Kelly said : "I think that's going to continue for a long time,"

startribune Wednesday, December 16, 2020 8:06:00 PM EAT

Gary Kelly said : “I think that’s going to continue for a long time,”

ABCnews Wednesday, December 16, 2020 8:05:00 PM EAT

Gary Kelly said : “I think that’s going to continue for a long time,”

seattlepi Wednesday, December 16, 2020 7:53:00 PM EAT

Gary Kelly said : “I think that’s going to continue for a long time,”

therepublic Wednesday, December 16, 2020 7:38:00 PM EAT

Gary Kelly said : “January and February are bound to be really rough months — winter time, high case loads — and they are seasonally soft anyway,”

sentinelsource Saturday, December 12, 2020 3:06:00 PM EAT

Gary Kelly added : “If we don’t move now, we risk never getting in there”

routes-news Sunday, November 22, 2020 1:26:00 PM EAT

Gary Kelly says : "I think that's going to continue for a long time. I'm very confident it will recover and pass 2019 levels, I just don't know when,"

euronews-en Sunday, November 22, 2020 1:01:00 PM EAT

Gary Kelly said : "We've already seen a seasonal uptick in cases, and that's concerning,"

arkansasonline Friday, November 20, 2020 12:23:00 PM EAT

Gary Kelly said : “we’ll just be blatant about this. This is an opportunity for us to gain share, to get back quicker than our competitors to where we were in terms of our operation”

ajc Friday, November 20, 2020 2:36:00 AM EAT

Gary Kelly said : “blocking the middle seat added no modicum of safety”

chicagotribune Thursday, November 19, 2020 8:59:00 PM EAT

Gary Kelly added : “If we don’t move now, we risk never getting in there”

routes-news Thursday, November 19, 2020 2:23:00 PM EAT

Gary Kelly said : “blocking the middle seat added no modicum of safety”

oregonlive Thursday, November 19, 2020 4:09:00 AM EAT

Gary Kelly said : “blocking the middle seat added no modicum of safety”

ajc Wednesday, November 18, 2020 10:35:00 PM EAT

Gary Kelly said : “No one should think Southwest is gonna get 50 more airplanes than what they were planning on in terms of incrementing the fleet,”

ara-reuters Monday, November 16, 2020 10:18:00 PM EAT

Gary Kelly said : “If we get what we need on the MAX, then it makes it more difficult for the A220, but I think Boeing and Airbus understand that’s (737-700) a very important airplane for us,”

ara-reuters Monday, November 16, 2020 10:18:00 PM EAT

Gary Kelly said : "No one should think Southwest is gonna get 50 more airplanes than what they were planning on in terms of incrementing the fleet,"

wsau Monday, November 16, 2020 10:01:00 PM EAT

Gary Kelly told : “I think that’s going to continue for a long time. I’m very confident it will recover and pass 2019 levels, I just don’t know when,”

highlandstoday Sunday, November 15, 2020 11:50:00 AM EAT

Gary Kelly told : “I think that’s going to continue for a long time. I’m very confident it will recover and pass 2019 levels. I just don’t know when,”

bendbulletin Saturday, November 14, 2020 7:51:00 AM EAT

Gary Kelly told : “I think that’s going to continue for a long time. I’m very confident it will recover and pass 2019 levels, I just don’t know when,”

jamaica-gleaner Friday, November 13, 2020 11:20:00 AM EAT

Gary Kelly told : “I think that’s going to continue for a long time. I’m very confident it will recover and pass 2019 levels, I just don’t know when,”

gazette Thursday, November 12, 2020 11:36:00 PM EAT

Gary Kelly told : “I think that’s going to continue for a long time. I’m very confident it will recover and pass 2019 levels, I just don’t know when,”

seattlepi Thursday, November 12, 2020 11:20:00 PM EAT

Gary Kelly told : “I think that’s going to continue for a long time. I’m very confident it will recover and pass 2019 levels, I just don’t know when,”

mynews13 Thursday, November 12, 2020 10:57:00 PM EAT

Gary Kelly told : “I think that’s going to continue for a long time. I’m very confident it will recover and pass 2019 levels, I just don’t know when,”

finance-commerce Thursday, November 12, 2020 9:42:00 PM EAT

Gary Kelly said : "I think that's going to continue for a long time. I'm very confident it will recover and pass 2019 levels; I just don't know when,"

arkansasonline Thursday, November 12, 2020 12:27:00 PM EAT

Gary Kelly told : “I think that’s going to continue for a long time. I’m very confident it will recover and pass 2019 levels, I just don’t know when,”

HonululuAdvertiser Thursday, November 12, 2020 9:31:00 AM EAT

Gary Kelly told : “I think that’s going to continue for a long time. I’m very confident it will recover and pass 2019 levels, I just don’t know when,”

japantoday Thursday, November 12, 2020 2:45:00 AM EAT

Gary Kelly told : “I think that’s going to continue for a long time. I’m very confident it will recover and pass 2019 levels, I just don’t know when,”

TorontoStar Thursday, November 12, 2020 1:43:00 AM EAT

Gary Kelly told : “I think that’s going to continue for a long time. I’m very confident it will recover and pass 2019 levels, I just don’t know when,”

seattlepi Thursday, November 12, 2020 12:44:00 AM EAT

Gary Kelly told : "I think that’s going to continue for a long time. I’m very confident it will recover and pass 2019 levels, I just don’t know when,"

timescolonist Thursday, November 12, 2020 12:26:00 AM EAT

Gary Kelly told : “I think that’s going to continue for a long time. I’m very confident it will recover and pass 2019 levels, I just don’t know when,”

chicagotribune Wednesday, November 11, 2020 8:25:00 PM EAT

Gary Kelly told : “I think that’s going to continue for a long time. I’m very confident it will recover and pass 2019 levels, I just don’t know when,”

wwlp Wednesday, November 11, 2020 6:17:00 PM EAT

Gary Kelly told : “I think that’s going to continue for a long time. I’m very confident it will recover and pass 2019 levels, I just don’t know when,”

lacrossetribune Wednesday, November 11, 2020 4:54:00 PM EAT

Gary Kelly told : “I think that’s going to continue for a long time. I’m very confident it will recover and pass 2019 levels, I just don’t know when,”

newindianexpress Wednesday, November 11, 2020 3:58:00 PM EAT

Gary Kelly told : “I think that’s going to continue for a long time. I’m very confident it will recover and pass 2019 levels, I just don’t know when,”

wkrn Wednesday, November 11, 2020 3:47:00 PM EAT

Gary Kelly told : “I think that’s going to continue for a long time. I’m very confident it will recover and pass 2019 levels, I just don’t know when,”

masslive Wednesday, November 11, 2020 3:23:00 PM EAT

Gary Kelly told : “I think that’s going to continue for a long time. I’m very confident it will recover and pass 2019 levels, I just don’t know when,”

wkbn Wednesday, November 11, 2020 2:41:00 PM EAT

Gary Kelly told : “I think that’s going to continue for a long time. I’m very confident it will recover and pass 2019 levels, I just don’t know when,”

mynews13 Wednesday, November 11, 2020 1:42:00 PM EAT

Gary Kelly told : “I think that’s going to continue for a long time. I’m very confident it will recover and pass 2019 levels, I just don’t know when,”

actionnewsjax Wednesday, November 11, 2020 1:19:00 PM EAT

Gary Kelly told : “I think that’s going to continue for a long time. I’m very confident it will recover and pass 2019 levels, I just don’t know when,”

wral Wednesday, November 11, 2020 12:31:00 PM EAT

Gary Kelly told : “I think that’s going to continue for a long time. I’m very confident it will recover and pass 2019 levels, I just don’t know when,”

HindustanTimes Wednesday, November 11, 2020 11:59:00 AM EAT

Gary Kelly told : “I think that’s going to continue for a long time. I’m very confident it will recover and pass 2019 levels, I just don’t know when,”

newindianexpress Wednesday, November 11, 2020 11:04:00 AM EAT

Gary Kelly told : “I think that’s going to continue for a long time. I’m very confident it will recover and pass 2019 levels, I just don’t know when,”

wcfcourier Wednesday, November 11, 2020 10:06:00 AM EAT

Gary Kelly told : “I think that’s going to continue for a long time. I’m very confident it will recover and pass 2019 levels, I just don’t know when,”

dailyjournal Wednesday, November 11, 2020 9:42:00 AM EAT

Gary Kelly told : “I think that’s going to continue for a long time. I’m very confident it will recover and pass 2019 levels, I just don’t know when,”

gazette Wednesday, November 11, 2020 9:23:00 AM EAT

Gary Kelly told : “I think that’s going to continue for a long time. I’m very confident it will recover and pass 2019 levels, I just don’t know when,”

therepublic Wednesday, November 11, 2020 9:09:00 AM EAT

Gary Kelly told : “I think that’s going to continue for a long time. I’m very confident it will recover and pass 2019 levels, I just don’t know when,”

news4jax Wednesday, November 11, 2020 9:04:00 AM EAT

Gary Kelly told : “I think that’s going to continue for a long time. I’m very confident it will recover and pass 2019 levels, I just don’t know when,”

tribtown Wednesday, November 11, 2020 9:01:00 AM EAT

Gary Kelly told : “I think that’s going to continue for a long time. I’m very confident it will recover and pass 2019 levels, I just don’t know when,”

click2houston Wednesday, November 11, 2020 9:00:00 AM EAT

Gary Kelly told : “I think that’s going to continue for a long time. I’m very confident it will recover and pass 2019 levels, I just don’t know when,”

seattlepi Wednesday, November 11, 2020 8:50:00 AM EAT

Gary Kelly told : “I think that’s going to continue for a long time. I’m very confident it will recover and pass 2019 levels, I just don’t know when,”

independent-UK Wednesday, November 11, 2020 8:40:00 AM EAT

Gary Kelly said : “To date, demand has been so weak that blocking the middle seat hasn’t hurt us,”

HonululuAdvertiser Sunday, November 8, 2020 1:39:00 PM EAT

Gary Kelly said : “In this world that we’re living in, we’re talking to them about everything. I’m not happy that the Max has been delayed for now getting close to two years and we still don’t know when we’ll have it in service,” “We’re looking at the pricing in a whole new environment and obviously we need certainty around the Max, period”

aawsat Sunday, October 25, 2020 11:19:00 AM EAT

Gary Kelly said : "This practice of effectively keeping middle seats open bridged us from the early days of the pandemic, when we had little knowledge about the behavior of the virus, to now,"

nola Friday, October 23, 2020 4:22:00 PM EAT

Gary Kelly said : “This practice of effectively keeping middle seats open bridged us from the early days of the pandemic, when we had little knowledge about the behavior of the virus, to now,”

oregonlive Friday, October 23, 2020 2:39:00 AM EAT

Gary Kelly said : “This practice of effectively keeping middle seats open bridged us from the early days of the pandemic, when we had little knowledge about the behavior of the virus, to now,”

nypost Thursday, October 22, 2020 10:15:00 PM EAT

Gary Kelly said : "In order to achieve cash burn break even, we estimate operating revenues will need to recover to an estimated 60 to 70 percent of 2019 levels, which is roughly double our third quarter 2020 levels,"

12newsnow Thursday, October 22, 2020 6:40:00 PM EAT

Gary Kelly said : “We are committed to taking care of our Employees and Customers while protecting the financial health of our Company through the most challenging time in our nearly 50-year history,”

WashingtonPost Thursday, October 22, 2020 6:37:00 PM EAT

Gary Kelly said : “We are encouraged by modest improvements in leisure passenger traffic trends since the slowdown in demand experienced in July,”

fox13memphis Thursday, October 22, 2020 6:20:00 PM EAT

Gary Kelly said : "It's an opportunity to put idle aircraft to work, and aircraft are costly assets, so if we can use them incrementally to build business in new markets with little or no new cost, we must pursue every opportunity,"

gazette Thursday, October 22, 2020 4:28:00 PM EAT

Gary Kelly said : “We are encouraged by modest improvements in leisure passenger traffic trends since the slowdown in demand experienced in July,”

nbcdfw Thursday, October 22, 2020 3:41:00 PM EAT

Gary Kelly said : “Since 2014, we knew the desire was always there,”

aljazeera-en Monday, October 19, 2020 2:26:00 PM EAT

Gary Kelly said : ''It's a great achievement for the club,''

illawarramercury Wednesday, October 14, 2020 4:09:00 AM EAT

Gary Kelly said ( about Chicago O Hare ) : “Southwest owes decades of success to our Employees and Customers who have supported our business in Chicago and Houston,”

news-yahoo Monday, October 12, 2020 11:53:00 PM EAT

Gary Kelly said : "Southwest owes decades of success to our employees and customers who have supported our business in Chicago and Houston,"

upi Monday, October 12, 2020 10:13:00 PM EAT

Gary Kelly said : “Today’s announcement furthers our commitment to both cities as we add service to share Southwest’s value and hospitality with more leisure and business travelers,”

usaToday Monday, October 12, 2020 9:58:00 PM EAT

Gary Kelly said ( about Stanford Medicine ) : "We look forward to working with Stanford Medicine as we continue utilizing a science-based approach to develop and bolster our operational policies and practices during the ongoing pandemic,"

prnewswire Monday, October 12, 2020 5:29:00 PM EAT

Gary Kelly said ( about Stanford Medicine ) : "We look forward to working with Stanford Medicine as we continue utilizing a science-based approach to develop and bolster our operational policies and practices during the ongoing pandemic,"

4-traders Monday, October 12, 2020 5:18:00 PM EAT

Gary Kelly said : "gives us a fighting chance to get through this pandemic with our network intact, our jobs secure and the pay secure"

nzherald Thursday, October 8, 2020 7:10:00 AM EAT

Gary Kelly said : “gives us a fighting chance to get through this pandemic with our network intact, our jobs secure and the pay secure,”

southernminn Thursday, October 8, 2020 2:17:00 AM EAT

Gary Kelly said : “gives us a fighting chance to get through this pandemic with our network intact, our jobs secure and the pay secure,”

boston Thursday, October 8, 2020 1:37:00 AM EAT

Gary Kelly said : “I remain grateful for that six months support,”

kxxv Thursday, October 8, 2020 1:31:00 AM EAT

Gary Kelly said : “I remain grateful for that six months support,”

abcactionnews Thursday, October 8, 2020 1:10:00 AM EAT

Gary Kelly said : “I remain grateful for that six months support,”

newschannel5 Thursday, October 8, 2020 12:51:00 AM EAT

Gary Kelly said : "We would have to wipe out a large swath of salaries, wages and benefits to match the low traffic levels to have any hope of just breaking even,"

arkansasonline Wednesday, October 7, 2020 10:27:00 AM EAT

Gary Kelly told : "It pains me that through no fault of any of you, we have to take these next steps,"

arkansasonline Wednesday, October 7, 2020 10:27:00 AM EAT

Gary Kelly said : "We simply don't have time for long, drawn-out, complex negotiations,"

news-yahoo Wednesday, October 7, 2020 8:56:00 AM EAT

Gary Kelly said : “We would have to wipe out a large swath of salaries, wages and benefits to match the low traffic levels to have any hope of just breaking even,”

nbcnewyork Wednesday, October 7, 2020 5:23:00 AM EAT

Gary Kelly said : “For our union contract employees, I promised you I would let you know if and when we decide to approach your union representatives for concessions,” “Because of the inaction of the federal government, and the ongoing losses, that time has arrived”

wishtv Tuesday, October 6, 2020 9:52:00 PM EAT

Gary Kelly said : “If we’re so fortunate to have the federal government act and extend the PSP through next March as has been proposed, then all these pay-cut efforts will be discontinued or reversed,”

wishtv Tuesday, October 6, 2020 9:52:00 PM EAT

Gary Kelly said : “We would have to wipe out a large swath of salaries, wages and benefits to match the low traffic levels to have any hope of just breaking even,”

dailynews Tuesday, October 6, 2020 8:23:00 PM EAT

Gary Kelly said : “My goal has been and it remains — no furloughs. If we fail to reach agreement on reasonable concessions — quickly — that will have to be the last resort. We simply don’t have time for long, drawn-out, complex negotiations. I’ve instructed our Company’s Labor Team to take a simple approach,”

thehill Tuesday, October 6, 2020 7:55:00 PM EAT

Gary Kelly said : “Salaries, wages, and benefits are far and away our largest cost item. We would have to wipe out a large swath of salaries, wages and benefits to match the low traffic levels, to have any hope of just breaking even,”

thehill Tuesday, October 6, 2020 7:55:00 PM EAT

Gary Kelly said : “In the meantime, our country needs us to keep flying, which means we keep burning cash every day. Since the PSP has now expired, we simply cannot afford to continue with the conditions required to maintain full pay and employment,”

thehill Tuesday, October 6, 2020 7:55:00 PM EAT

Gary Kelly said : “We would have to wipe out a large swath of salaries, wages and benefits to match the low traffic levels to have any hope of just breaking even,”

abcactionnews Tuesday, October 6, 2020 7:33:00 PM EAT

Gary Kelly said : “We would have to wipe out a large swath of salaries, wages and benefits to match the low traffic levels to have any hope of just breaking even,”

newschannel5 Tuesday, October 6, 2020 7:02:00 PM EAT

Gary Kelly told : “It pains me that through no fault of any of you, we have to take these next steps,”

nypost Tuesday, October 6, 2020 6:01:00 PM EAT

Gary Kelly said : “Since the [Payroll Support Program] has now expired, we simply cannot afford to continue with the conditions required to maintain full pay and employment,”

nypost Tuesday, October 6, 2020 6:01:00 PM EAT

Gary Kelly said : “Southwest simply cannot afford to continue with the conditions required to maintain full pay and employment,”

ibtimes Tuesday, October 6, 2020 3:41:00 PM EAT

Gary Kelly noted : “Cost and spending have been cut dramatically at Southwest but not nearly enough to offset a 70% revenue loss. Salaries, wages and benefits are our largest cost item,”

ibtimes Tuesday, October 6, 2020 3:41:00 PM EAT

Gary Kelly said : “We would have to wipe out a large swath of salaries, wages and benefits to match the low traffic levels to have any hope of just breaking even,”

wivb Tuesday, October 6, 2020 7:45:00 AM EAT

Gary Kelly said : “We would have to wipe out a large swath of salaries, wages and benefits to match the low traffic levels to have any hope of just breaking even,”

HonululuAdvertiser Tuesday, October 6, 2020 4:41:00 AM EAT

Gary Kelly said : “We would have to wipe out a large swath of salaries, wages and benefits to match the low traffic levels to have any hope of just breaking even,”

wcnc Tuesday, October 6, 2020 3:16:00 AM EAT

Gary Kelly said : “We would have to wipe out a large swath of salaries, wages and benefits to match the low traffic levels to have any hope of just breaking even,”

12newsnow Tuesday, October 6, 2020 3:10:00 AM EAT

Gary Kelly said : “We would have to wipe out a large swath of salaries, wages and benefits to match the low traffic levels to have any hope of just breaking even,”

wtsp Tuesday, October 6, 2020 3:09:00 AM EAT

Gary Kelly said : “We would have to wipe out a large swath of salaries, wages and benefits to match the low traffic levels to have any hope of just breaking even,”

eagletribune Tuesday, October 6, 2020 3:06:00 AM EAT

Gary Kelly said : “We would have to wipe out a large swath of salaries, wages and benefits to match the low traffic levels to have any hope of just breaking even,”

13newsnow Tuesday, October 6, 2020 2:57:00 AM EAT

Gary Kelly said : “We would have to wipe out a large swath of salaries, wages and benefits to match the low traffic levels to have any hope of just breaking even,”

wacotrib Tuesday, October 6, 2020 2:55:00 AM EAT

Gary Kelly said : “We would have to wipe out a large swath of salaries, wages and benefits to match the low traffic levels to have any hope of just breaking even,”

wcfcourier Tuesday, October 6, 2020 2:55:00 AM EAT

Gary Kelly said : “We would have to wipe out a large swath of salaries, wages and benefits to match the low traffic levels to have any hope of just breaking even,”

12news Tuesday, October 6, 2020 2:51:00 AM EAT

Gary Kelly said : “We would have to wipe out a large swath of salaries, wages and benefits to match the low traffic levels to have any hope of just breaking even,”

mynews13 Tuesday, October 6, 2020 2:50:00 AM EAT

Gary Kelly said : “We would have to wipe out a large swath of salaries, wages, and benefits to match the low traffic levels, to have any hope of just breaking even,” “Absent substantial improvements in our business, our quarterly losses could be in the billions until vaccines are available, distributed, and effectively kill the pandemic -- and at best that is looking like late next year”

bloomberg Tuesday, October 6, 2020 2:41:00 AM EAT

Gary Kelly said : “This is the singe largest and best cost-reduction idea that we have,”

bloomberg Tuesday, October 6, 2020 2:41:00 AM EAT

Gary Kelly told : “It pains me that through no fault of any of you, we have to take these next steps,”

bloomberg Tuesday, October 6, 2020 2:41:00 AM EAT

Gary Kelly said : “We would have to wipe out a large swath of salaries, wages and benefits to match the low traffic levels to have any hope of just breaking even,”

therepublic Tuesday, October 6, 2020 2:39:00 AM EAT

Gary Kelly said : “We would have to wipe out a large swath of salaries, wages and benefits to match the low traffic levels to have any hope of just breaking even,”

dailyjournal Tuesday, October 6, 2020 2:35:00 AM EAT

Gary Kelly said : “We would have to wipe out a large swath of salaries, wages and benefits to match the low traffic levels to have any hope of just breaking even,”

wral Tuesday, October 6, 2020 2:30:00 AM EAT

Gary Kelly said : “We would have to wipe out a large swath of salaries, wages and benefits to match the low traffic levels to have any hope of just breaking even,”

ABCnews Tuesday, October 6, 2020 2:28:00 AM EAT

Gary Kelly said : “We would have to wipe out a large swath of salaries, wages and benefits to match the low traffic levels to have any hope of just breaking even,”

click2houston Tuesday, October 6, 2020 2:26:00 AM EAT

Gary Kelly said : “We would have to wipe out a large swath of salaries, wages and benefits to match the low traffic levels to have any hope of just breaking even,”

independent-UK Tuesday, October 6, 2020 2:19:00 AM EAT

Gary Kelly said : “We would have to wipe out a large swath of salaries, wages and benefits to match the low traffic levels to have any hope of just breaking even,”

TorontoStar Tuesday, October 6, 2020 2:04:00 AM EAT

Gary Kelly said : "We would have to wipe out a large swath of salaries, wages and benefits to match the low traffic levels, to have any hope of just breaking even,"

4-traders Tuesday, October 6, 2020 1:01:00 AM EAT

Gary Kelly said : "We simply don't have time for long, drawn-out, complex negotiations,"

wsau Tuesday, October 6, 2020 12:54:00 AM EAT

Gary Kelly said : "A clean extension of the payroll support program would buy us six critical months to see our way through to the other side of the pandemic,"

wsau Friday, October 2, 2020 3:23:00 AM EAT

Gary Kelly said : “There’s no easy path for any airline to go back to what amounts to 1970s levels of traffic,” “Believe it or not, that’s basically where the industry is domestically: 1970s”

chicagotribune Thursday, September 24, 2020 10:19:00 PM EAT

Gary Kelly said : "There's an impasse and we're just obviously hoping that a larger COVID bill will move with a payroll support aspect continuing for the airlines,"

channelnewsasia Wednesday, September 23, 2020 7:13:00 PM EAT

Gary Kelly said : "There's an impasse and we're just obviously hoping that a larger COVID bill will move with a payroll support aspect continuing for the airlines,"

news-yahoo Wednesday, September 23, 2020 7:06:00 PM EAT

Gary Kelly said : “Chief Meadows assured us that the White House is very interested in getting something done, so we reached out to the Speaker, just encouraged two sides working together so we can save jobs and really in a broader sense save this economy,”

thehill Wednesday, September 23, 2020 6:51:00 PM EAT

Gary Kelly said : “There’s an impasse and we’re just obviously hoping that a larger COVID bill will move with a payroll support aspect continuing for the airlines,”

ara-reuters Wednesday, September 23, 2020 6:47:00 PM EAT

Gary Kelly said : "There's an impasse and we're just obviously hoping that a larger COVID bill will move with a payroll support aspect continuing for the airlines,"

4-traders Wednesday, September 23, 2020 6:19:00 PM EAT

Gary Kelly said : “While I greatly appreciate the bipartisan support for extending PSP, I am concerned that election year politics and plain old stubbornness will get in the way of our federal leaders finding common ground on a larger relief package, which our country desperately needs and needs now,”

thehill Sunday, September 20, 2020 3:40:00 PM EAT

Gary Kelly said : “My guess is that there is a Cares Act II, and I think as long as it has enough room, my guess is that there will be support for the airlines again,”

guardian Sunday, September 20, 2020 1:49:00 PM EAT

Gary Kelly said : “My guess is that there is a Cares Act II, and I think as long as it has enough room, my guess is that there will be support for the airlines again,”

news-yahoo Sunday, September 20, 2020 12:51:00 PM EAT

Gary Kelly said : "We had a very good meeting with the chief [of staff]," "The first CARES Act kept this country out of pandemic and I think the only mistake that was made is that it didn't go far enough and long enough"

upi Thursday, September 17, 2020 9:10:00 PM EAT

Gary Kelly said : “Chief Meadows assured us that the White House is very interested in getting something done, so we reached out to the Speaker, just encouraged two sides working together so we can save jobs and really in a broader sense save this economy,”

thehill Thursday, September 17, 2020 7:18:00 PM EAT

Gary Kelly said : “Our service to both of these airports will bring new, relevant options for our core customers. Gradually, they’re rediscovering leisure travel across the country as their own situations allow. Adding these specific airports to our route map will bring us access to additional revenue at a critical time”

forbes Saturday, September 5, 2020 6:30:00 AM EAT

Gary Kelly added : “Each airport fits our route system exceptionally well. Palm Springs is a great California destination,” “Southwest has long carried more customers to, from, and within the Golden State than any other airline. Just as we serve multiple airports in metro areas across the country, South Florida is ripe for another. Miami will complement, and augment, existing South Florida service we have in Fort Lauderdale and West Palm Beach”

forbes Saturday, September 5, 2020 6:30:00 AM EAT

Gary Kelly said : “Adding these specific airports to our route map will bring us access to additional revenue at a critical time. It matches our available fleet with demand for very popular destinations,”

routes-news Friday, September 4, 2020 1:41:00 PM EAT

Gary Kelly said : “Adding these specific airports to our route map will bring us access to additional revenue at a critical time,”

bloomberg Friday, September 4, 2020 6:25:00 AM EAT

Gary Kelly said : "Our service to both of these airports will bring new, relevant options for our core customers,"

nbcdfw Friday, September 4, 2020 4:51:00 AM EAT

Gary Kelly said : "Just as we serve multiple airports in metro areas across the country, South Florida is ripe for another,"

nbcdfw Friday, September 4, 2020 4:51:00 AM EAT

Gary Kelly said : "Our service to both of these airports will bring new, relevant options for our core customers. Gradually, they're rediscovering leisure travel across the country as their own situations allow,"

patch Friday, September 4, 2020 3:27:00 AM EAT

Gary Kelly acknowledged : “it’s really almost impossible to plans right now…the rule of thumb you should be using is that we’ll be lowering our capacity in the fourth quarter [4Q2020] roughly 25%, and if demand is like it is today, that won’t be enough”

centreforaviation Monday, August 31, 2020 9:47:00 AM EAT

Gary Kelly said : “The bottom line result is terrible,” “We’ve got to find a way to eliminate these huge cash losses, and just get to the other side of this pandemic”

dallasnews Friday, August 28, 2020 6:33:00 PM EAT

Gary Kelly said ( about Labor ) : “Historically, September is a heavier business travel month after Labor Day,” “And we still haven’t seen much activity from our business travelers, of course”

dallasnews Friday, August 28, 2020 6:33:00 PM EAT

Gary Kelly said : “The bottom line result is terrible,” “We’ve got to find a way to eliminate these huge cash losses, and just get to the other side of this pandemic”

dallasnews Friday, August 28, 2020 4:11:00 PM EAT

Gary Kelly said ( about Labor ) : “Historically, September is a heavier business travel month after Labor Day,” “And we still haven’t seen much activity from our business travelers, of course”

dallasnews Friday, August 28, 2020 4:11:00 PM EAT

Gary Kelly told : "What we have concluded is there shouldn't be any exceptions, because the exception could be someone who has the virus,"

kcci Thursday, August 13, 2020 9:42:00 PM EAT

Gary Kelly told : "What we have concluded is there shouldn't be any exceptions, because the exception could be someone who has the virus,"

kcci Thursday, August 13, 2020 9:42:00 PM EAT

Gary Kelly told : "What we have concluded is there shouldn't be any exceptions, because the exception could be someone who has the virus,"

ctvnews Thursday, August 13, 2020 6:42:00 PM EAT

Gary Kelly told : "What we have concluded is there shouldn't be any exceptions, because the exception could be someone who has the virus,"

cbs46 Thursday, August 13, 2020 12:48:00 AM EAT

Gary Kelly told : "What we have concluded is there shouldn't be any exceptions, because the exception could be someone who has the virus,"

foxcarolina Thursday, August 13, 2020 12:32:00 AM EAT

Gary Kelly said : "It is pure guesswork at this point"

wsau Thursday, August 13, 2020 12:20:00 AM EAT

Gary Kelly told : "What we have concluded is there shouldn't be any exceptions, because the exception could be someone who has the virus,"

cbs46 Wednesday, August 12, 2020 11:59:00 PM EAT

Gary Kelly told : "What we have concluded is there shouldn't be any exceptions, because the exception could be someone who has the virus,"

foxcarolina Wednesday, August 12, 2020 11:56:00 PM EAT

Gary Kelly told : “What we have concluded is there shouldn’t be any exceptions, because the exception could be someone who has the virus,”

wsvn Wednesday, August 12, 2020 11:41:00 PM EAT

Gary Kelly said : "It is pure guesswork at this point"

news-yahoo Wednesday, August 12, 2020 11:40:00 PM EAT

Gary Kelly told : "What we have concluded is there shouldn't be any exceptions, because the exception could be someone who has the virus,"

wrcbtv Wednesday, August 12, 2020 10:43:00 PM EAT

Gary Kelly said : "Until we double our traffic, we won't break even,"

arkansasonline Wednesday, August 5, 2020 11:10:00 AM EAT

Gary Kelly said : “Until we double our traffic, we won’t break even,”

chicagotribune Tuesday, August 4, 2020 10:27:00 PM EAT

Gary Kelly said : “Just as before, I’m personally involved in delivering that message to our federal leaders,”

thehill Tuesday, August 4, 2020 5:32:00 PM EAT

Gary Kelly said : “Without customers and places and events for them to fly to, we’ll never punch our way out of this crisis,”

thehill Tuesday, August 4, 2020 5:32:00 PM EAT

Gary Kelly said : “there was broad support from Congress, the administration and even the president,” “This time around, that is not the case”

WashingtonPost Monday, August 3, 2020 2:11:00 AM EAT

Gary Kelly said : "Based on history, in a recessionary environment, it is a long recovery period for businesses,"

news-yahoo Sunday, August 2, 2020 4:56:00 PM EAT

Gary Kelly said : “there was broad support from Congress, the administration and even the president,” “This time around, that is not the case”

wkbn Sunday, August 2, 2020 3:42:00 PM EAT

Gary Kelly said : “there was broad support from Congress, the administration and even the president,” “This time around, that is not the case”

wivb Sunday, August 2, 2020 12:07:00 PM EAT

Gary Kelly said : “there was broad support from Congress, the administration and even the president,” “This time around, that is not the case”

HonululuAdvertiser Sunday, August 2, 2020 10:02:00 AM EAT

Gary Kelly said : "there was broad support from Congress, the administration and even the president," "This time around, that is not the case"

khaleejtimes Saturday, August 1, 2020 8:15:00 PM EAT

Gary Kelly said : “there was broad support from Congress, the administration and even the president,” “This time around, that is not the case”

wivb Saturday, August 1, 2020 5:21:00 PM EAT

Gary Kelly said : “there was broad support from Congress, the administration and even the president,” “This time around, that is not the case”

ChinaPost Saturday, August 1, 2020 4:35:00 PM EAT

Gary Kelly said : “there was broad support from Congress, the administration and even the president,” “This time around, that is not the case”

tribtown Saturday, August 1, 2020 4:32:00 PM EAT

Gary Kelly said : "there was broad support from Congress, the administration and even the president," "This time around, that is not the case"

startribune Saturday, August 1, 2020 4:31:00 PM EAT

Gary Kelly said : “there was broad support from Congress, the administration and even the president,” “This time around, that is not the case”

680news Saturday, August 1, 2020 4:20:00 PM EAT

Gary Kelly said : "We’re in lockstep with our industry organization – Airlines For America – ... in support of the labor unions' efforts,"

channelnewsasia Friday, July 31, 2020 11:43:00 PM EAT

Gary Kelly said : "We’re in lockstep with our industry organization Airlines For America ... in support of the labor unions' efforts,"

4-traders Friday, July 31, 2020 10:22:00 PM EAT

Gary Kelly said : "We’re in lock step with our industry organization – Airlines For America – in support of the labor unions' efforts,"

channelnewsasia Friday, July 31, 2020 8:36:00 PM EAT

Gary Kelly said : "We're in lock step with our industry organization - Airlines For America - in support of the labor unions' efforts,"

4-traders Friday, July 31, 2020 8:02:00 PM EAT

Gary Kelly added : “The terms of the government loan are pretty onerous, including a significant file of warrants. So yeah, I think we would much rather avoid those. And I think what's near and dear to shareholders' heartsit puts restrictions on dividends, which I object to, and share repurchases. I object to that as well”

routes-news Tuesday, July 28, 2020 7:12:00 PM EAT

Gary Kelly wrote : “We have no intention of seeking furloughs, layoffs, pay rate cuts, or benefits cuts through at least the end of this year,”

theepochtimes Monday, July 27, 2020 5:35:00 PM EAT

Gary Kelly wrote : “That amount of losses for only one quarter almost wipes out our profits for an entire year,” “Because of the pandemic, almost no one flew in April, as you all witnessed”

theepochtimes Monday, July 27, 2020 5:35:00 PM EAT

Gary Kelly acknowledged : “last thing we do to keep Southwest financially healthy and viable,”

theepochtimes Monday, July 27, 2020 5:35:00 PM EAT

Gary Kelly said : “We were prepared for the unexpected, once again,”

theepochtimes Monday, July 27, 2020 5:35:00 PM EAT

Gary Kelly wrote : “Even more, we have no intention of trying to get furloughs, layoffs, pay charge cuts, or advantages cuts via at least the conclusion of this calendar year,”

haveeru Monday, July 27, 2020 2:34:00 AM EAT

Gary Kelly wrote : “Even more, we have no intention of looking for furloughs, layoffs, fork out price cuts, or rewards cuts as a result of at least the conclude of this yr,” “We have never had any of these in our 49-12 months record”

haveeru Monday, July 27, 2020 2:34:00 AM EAT

Gary Kelly mentioned : “Our Company is in intense treatment,”

haveeru Monday, July 27, 2020 2:34:00 AM EAT

Gary Kelly wrote : "Further, we have no intention of seeking furloughs, layoffs, pay rate cuts, or benefits cuts through at least the end of this year,"

news-yahoo Sunday, July 26, 2020 10:28:00 PM EAT

Gary Kelly wrote : "Further, we have no intention of seeking furloughs, layoffs, pay rate cuts, or benefits cuts through at least the end of this year," "We have never had any of these in our 49-year history"

news-yahoo Sunday, July 26, 2020 10:28:00 PM EAT

Gary Kelly added : "I can't guarantee it will never happen, especially during these dark pandemic times,"

news-yahoo Sunday, July 26, 2020 10:28:00 PM EAT

Gary Kelly said : "Our Company is in intensive care,"

news-yahoo Sunday, July 26, 2020 10:28:00 PM EAT

Gary Kelly said : “While we have a plan for pay cuts, benefit cuts, furloughs and layoffs, we do not intend to pursue any of those, at least through the end of this year,” “We have plans and ideas about what we would pursue if we’re faced with that prospect. But right now, obviously, we’re working very hard to avoid it”

routes-news Friday, July 24, 2020 6:32:00 PM EAT

Gary Kelly said : “While we have a plan for pay cuts, benefit cuts, furloughs and layoffs, we do not intend to pursue any of those, at least through the end of this year,” “We have plans and ideas about what we would pursue if we’re faced with that prospect. But right now, obviously, we’re working very hard to avoid it”

routes-news Friday, July 24, 2020 5:34:00 PM EAT

Gary Kelly said : “We expect air travel demand to remain depressed until a vaccine or therapeutics are available to combat the infection and spread of COVID-19,”

manilastandardtoday Friday, July 24, 2020 4:01:00 PM EAT

Gary Kelly added : "I think the way to visualize the situation with Boeing is that basically, where we go from here needs to be negotiated, period"

news-yahoo Friday, July 24, 2020 5:34:00 AM EAT

Gary Kelly said : "We expect air travel demand to remain depressed until a vaccine or therapeutics are available to combat the infection and spread of COVID-19,"

abs-cbnnews Friday, July 24, 2020 5:28:00 AM EAT

Gary Kelly said : “We expect air travel demand to remain depressed until a vaccine or therapeutics are available to combat the infection and spread of Covid-19,”

themalaymailonline Friday, July 24, 2020 3:27:00 AM EAT

Gary Kelly said : “We’re just going to have to be prepared to have a lot of volatility and be prepared to make frequent adjustments,”

HonululuAdvertiser Friday, July 24, 2020 1:02:00 AM EAT

Gary Kelly said : “It’s not like we’re able to fill up all the flights even with low fares,” “I don’t know how much lower they can go. They are really, really low”

bloomberg Friday, July 24, 2020 12:11:00 AM EAT

Gary Kelly added : "I think the way to visualize the situation with Boeing is that basically, where we go from here needs to be negotiated, period"

channelnewsasia Friday, July 24, 2020 12:04:00 AM EAT

Gary Kelly added : "I think the way to visualize the situation with Boeing is that basically, where we go from here needs to be negotiated, period"

4-traders Thursday, July 23, 2020 11:02:00 PM EAT

Gary Kelly said : “We will adjust our flight schedule aggressively and frequently in response to this volatile demand environment,”

bloomberg Thursday, July 23, 2020 9:15:00 PM EAT

Gary Kelly said : "We expect air travel demand to remain depressed until a vaccine or therapeutics are available to combat the infection and spread of COVID-19,"

afp-en Thursday, July 23, 2020 6:58:00 PM EAT

Gary Kelly said : “As part of our Promise, we are limiting seats sold on each flight through at least October 2020 to allow for middle seats to remain open to allow for physical-distancing onboard our aircraft,”

thehill Thursday, July 23, 2020 5:50:00 PM EAT

Gary Kelly said : “We were encouraged by improvements in May and June leisure passenger traffic trends, compared with March and April; however, the improving trends in revenue and bookings have recently stalled in July with the rise in COVID-19 cases,”

nbcdfw Thursday, July 23, 2020 4:41:00 PM EAT

Gary Kelly said : "We were encouraged by improvements in May and June leisure passenger traffic trends, compared with March and April; however, the improving trends in revenue and bookings have recently stalled in July with the rise in COVID-19 cases,"

cnbc Thursday, July 23, 2020 2:42:00 PM EAT

Gary Kelly said : "I'm incredibly grateful to those of you who answered the call,"

ibtimes Tuesday, July 21, 2020 1:51:00 PM EAT

Gary Kelly said : "I'm incredibly grateful to those of you who answered the call," "I know there are stories behind every one of those 16,895 decisions -- from your incredible history at Southwest Airlines, to stories of what's ahead in your next phase. And I personally know a lot of those stories, and it is a bittersweet moment for us, for sure"

arkansasonline Tuesday, July 21, 2020 10:29:00 AM EAT

Gary Kelly said : "Overall, I'm very pleased with the response to these programs,"

cnbc Monday, July 20, 2020 8:51:00 PM EAT

Gary Kelly said : “I am incredibly grateful to those of you who answered the call,”

bloomberg Monday, July 20, 2020 6:29:00 PM EAT

Gary Kelly said : "The recent rise in covid cases and increases in regional restrictions on businesses and states requiring quarantine aren't positive developments for our business,"

arkansasonline Tuesday, July 14, 2020 10:20:00 AM EAT

Gary Kelly said : "Although furloughs and layoffs remain our very last resort, we can’t rule them out as a possibility obviously in this very bad environment,"

aljazeera-en Tuesday, July 14, 2020 4:44:00 AM EAT

Gary Kelly said : "Although furloughs and layoffs remain our very last resort, we can't rule them out as a possibility obviously in this very bad environment,"

4-traders Monday, July 13, 2020 11:43:00 PM EAT

Gary Kelly said : "Although furloughs and layoffs remain our very last resort, we can't rule them out as a possibility obviously in this very bad environment," "We need a significant recovery by the end of this year -- and that's roughly triple the number of passengers from where we are today"

ibtimes Monday, July 13, 2020 11:08:00 PM EAT

Gary Kelly said : "we are still overstaffed, and COVID cases continue to rise. And, as you know, that directly impacts our business"

ibtimes Monday, July 13, 2020 11:08:00 PM EAT

Gary Kelly said : "Although furloughs and layoffs remain our very last resort, we can't rule them out as a possibility obviously in this very bad environment," "We need a significant recovery by the end of this year -- and that's roughly triple the number of passengers from where we are today"

afp-en Monday, July 13, 2020 10:44:00 PM EAT

Gary Kelly said : "we are still overstaffed, and COVID cases continue to rise. And, as you know, that directly impacts our business"

afp-en Monday, July 13, 2020 10:44:00 PM EAT

Gary Kelly said : “Although furloughs and layoffs remain our very last resort, we can’t rule them out as a possibility obviously in this very bad environment,”

nypost Monday, July 13, 2020 9:43:00 PM EAT

Gary Kelly said : "Although furloughs and layoffs remain our very last resort, we can't rule them out as a possibility obviously in this very bad environment,"

4-traders Monday, July 13, 2020 9:23:00 PM EAT

Gary Kelly said : “Although furloughs and layoffs remain our very last resort, we can’t rule them out as a possibility in this really bad environment,”

thehill Monday, July 13, 2020 9:22:00 PM EAT

Gary Kelly said : “The recent rise in Covid cases and increases in regional restrictions on businesses and states requiring quarantine aren’t positive developments for our business. We’re very concerned about the impact on already weak travel demand,”

thehill Monday, July 13, 2020 9:22:00 PM EAT

Gary Kelly said : “Although furloughs and layoffs remain our very last resort, we can’t rule them out as a possibility obviously in this very bad environment,”

ibtimes Monday, July 13, 2020 9:08:00 PM EAT

Gary Kelly said : "Although furloughs and layoffs remain our very last resort, we can’t rule them out as a possibility obviously in this very bad environment,"

wsau Monday, July 13, 2020 8:45:00 PM EAT

Gary Kelly said : "Although furloughs and layoffs remain our very last resort, we can't rule them out as a possibility obviously in this very bad environment,"

4-traders Monday, July 13, 2020 8:37:00 PM EAT

Gary Kelly said : "Although furloughs and layoffs remain our very last resort, we can’t rule them out as a possibility obviously in this very bad environment,"

wsau Monday, July 13, 2020 8:00:00 PM EAT

Gary Kelly said : "We know these are important destinations for our customers and we're working diligently to resume service when it is safe and meets the needs of our business," "And our hope is to resume service to all of our previously served international destinations by early 2021"

arkansasonline Sunday, July 12, 2020 10:37:00 AM EAT

Gary Kelly said : “Coming into 2020 we had all kinds of opportunities to grow,”

forbes Wednesday, June 10, 2020 2:48:00 PM EAT

Gary Kelly says : “We have wonderful opportunities to expand this year,”

forbes Wednesday, June 10, 2020 2:48:00 PM EAT

Gary Kelly explains : “We’ll never survive if we don’t have customers,” “The country isn’t fully opened up yet. We’re basically here as an essential service right now for people who need to fly. Right now customers just don’t have a lot of things to go and do. But when the country does open up we want to have a good schedule available so that customers can go and do”

forbes Wednesday, June 10, 2020 2:48:00 PM EAT

Gary Kelly said : "need to have something to be able to do when they get there," "So Disney World needs to open back up. Restaurants need to open back up"

cjonline Friday, June 5, 2020 11:06:00 PM EAT

Gary Kelly said : "need to have something to be able to do when they get there," "So Disney World needs to open back up. Restaurants need to open back up"

statesman Friday, June 5, 2020 10:37:00 PM EAT

Gary Kelly said : "Given our current situation, my No. 1 goal is to protect the future of Southwest Airlines and do my best to provide job security for our employees,"

arkansasonline Wednesday, June 3, 2020 10:56:00 AM EAT

Gary Kelly said : "need to have something to be able to do when they get there," "So Disney World needs to open back up. Restaurants need to open back up"

usaToday Sunday, May 31, 2020 11:32:00 PM EAT

Gary Kelly said : “We’ll compete hard for customers, understanding it will be a brutal, low-fare environment as there are far more airline seats, and there will be for some time, than there are customers,”

dallasnews Sunday, May 31, 2020 5:05:00 PM EAT

Gary Kelly told : “Do you come out with low prices to stimulate traffic? And what’s the demand?”

dallasnews Sunday, May 31, 2020 5:05:00 PM EAT

Gary Kelly said : “Our low-cost philosophy, strategy and structure will serve us very well,”

dallasnews Sunday, May 31, 2020 5:05:00 PM EAT

Gary Kelly said : “It’s the most cost-effective plane in terms of fuel and maintenance and provides a great customer experience,”

dallasnews Sunday, May 31, 2020 5:05:00 PM EAT

Gary Kelly said : “We need to get to the point where we’re all confident people can maintain their health,”

krqe Saturday, May 30, 2020 1:44:00 AM EAT

Gary Kelly said : “We put a man on the moon fifty years ago, we will defeat the virus and get back to normal. The question is, is it in a year, three years, five years,”

krqe Saturday, May 30, 2020 1:44:00 AM EAT

Gary Kelly said : “The trends are in the right direction,”

washtimes Saturday, May 30, 2020 1:15:00 AM EAT

Gary Kelly said : "That's what radically restructuring means but obviously I am a lot more optimistic and hopeful than that,"

newschannel5 Saturday, May 30, 2020 12:00:00 AM EAT

Gary Kelly added : "I think the good news for our communities is Southwest comes into this crisis very strong,"

newschannel5 Saturday, May 30, 2020 12:00:00 AM EAT

Gary Kelly said : "We have a lot of cash and low cost structure,"

newschannel5 Saturday, May 30, 2020 12:00:00 AM EAT

Gary Kelly said : "Where we don't have a refund available for a customer we have been very lenient in terms of extending the time they can use their ticket,"

newschannel5 Saturday, May 30, 2020 12:00:00 AM EAT

Gary Kelly said : “In April, we lost about $1 billion not counting government support, which just isn’t sustainable,” “Things have to improve quickly over the summer and if they don’t, we’ll have to radically restructure Southwest Airlines. If we do, you’ll see a radically restructured industry for that matter”

bloomberg Saturday, May 23, 2020 7:27:00 PM EAT

Gary Kelly said : “In April, we lost about $1 billion not counting government support, which just isn’t sustainable,” “Things have to improve quickly over the summer and if they don’t, we’ll have to radically restructure Southwest Airlines. If we do, you’ll see a radically restructured industry for that matter”

TorontoStar Friday, May 22, 2020 10:24:00 PM EAT

Gary Kelly said : “Crews get tired. Those are long days, it’s a long work week and they have done a great job,”

13newsnow Friday, May 22, 2020 2:02:00 AM EAT

Gary Kelly said : “In terms of our airport environment, we are recommending that the TSA undertake temperature checks at the screening checkpoint,”

dallasnews Friday, May 22, 2020 12:18:00 AM EAT

Gary Kelly said : "You won't see full flights on Southwest at least through the end of July, and if we do have more demand for that flight, we'll add additional flights to meet demand,"

news-yahoo Thursday, May 21, 2020 8:04:00 PM EAT

Gary Kelly said : "You won't see full flights on Southwest at least through the end of July, and if we do have more demand for that flight we'll add additional flights to meet demand,"

wsau Thursday, May 21, 2020 8:01:00 PM EAT

Gary Kelly said : "because I do think things continue to improve,"

4-traders Thursday, May 21, 2020 7:42:00 PM EAT

Gary Kelly said : "I don’t think the risk on an airplane is any greater risk than anywhere else, and in fact, you just look at the layered approach that we use. It’s as safe as an environment as you’re going to find,"

statesman Wednesday, May 13, 2020 11:36:00 PM EAT

Gary Kelly said : “We are urging the TSA to begin temperature scans as part of the screening process at the checkpoints,”

WashingtonPost Friday, May 8, 2020 8:49:00 PM EAT

Gary Kelly said : “We are urging the TSA to begin temperature scans as part of the screening process at the checkpoints,”

WashingtonPost Friday, May 8, 2020 3:45:00 AM EAT

Gary Kelly said ( about Disney Parks ) : "They need to have something to be able to do when they get there," "So Disney World needs to open back up. Restaurants need to open back up"

Stuff Wednesday, May 6, 2020 11:38:00 PM EAT

Gary Kelly told : "We're urging the TSA ... to begin temperature scans as part of the screening process at the checkpoints,"

CBSnews Wednesday, May 6, 2020 5:04:00 PM EAT

Gary Kelly said : "That's why I think leading up to that wash your hands, don't come to the airport if you're sick. Let's do temperature screening," "Ultimately, obviously, the solution is to have testing, therapeutics, a vaccine"

CBSnews Wednesday, May 6, 2020 5:04:00 PM EAT

Gary Kelly said ( about Disney Parks ) : "They need to have something to be able to do when they get there. So Disney World needs to open back up. Restaurants need to open back up,"

news-yahoo Wednesday, May 6, 2020 4:52:00 AM EAT

Gary Kelly said : "I don't think the risk on an airplane is any greater risk than anywhere else," "It's as safe as an environment as you're going to find"

news-yahoo Tuesday, May 5, 2020 6:23:00 AM EAT

Gary Kelly said : "need to have something to be able to do when they get there," "So Disney World needs to open back up. Restaurants need to open back up"

news-yahoo Tuesday, May 5, 2020 12:11:00 AM EAT

Gary Kelly said : “We've got a great business model and a low cost structure. But we're going to have to fight our way through this,”

politico Monday, May 4, 2020 8:38:00 PM EAT

Gary Kelly replied : “It is. We’re doing everything possible to encourage people to come back and fly”

taipeitimes Monday, May 4, 2020 8:06:00 PM EAT

Gary Kelly said : “I don’t think the risk on an airplane is any greater risk than anywhere else,” “You look at the layered approach that we use, it’s as safe as any environment you’re going to find”

taipeitimes Monday, May 4, 2020 8:06:00 PM EAT

Gary Kelly said : “I think we have what we need to see our way through,”

taipeitimes Monday, May 4, 2020 8:06:00 PM EAT

Gary Kelly said : “I don't think the risk on an airplane is any greater risk than anywhere else,” “You look at the layered approach that we use, it's as safe as any environment you're going to find”

jamaicaobserver Monday, May 4, 2020 5:10:00 PM EAT

Gary Kelly said : “I think we have what we need to see our way through,”

jamaicaobserver Monday, May 4, 2020 5:10:00 PM EAT

Gary Kelly said : "The demand is just not there. So obviously, if things don't improve, we have to downsize. We've never had a furlough in our history. We've never had a pay cut in our history. And I'm extraordinarily proud of that. And we certainly don't want to break that record. What I promised our people is I don't know what the future holds, but I do know that we're very well prepared,"

CBSnews Monday, May 4, 2020 4:06:00 PM EAT

Gary Kelly said : "I don't think the risk on an airplane is any greater risk than anywhere else," "You look at the layered approach that we use, it's as safe as any environment you're going to find"

abs-cbnnews Monday, May 4, 2020 3:59:00 AM EAT

Gary Kelly said : "I think we have what we need to see our way through,"

abs-cbnnews Monday, May 4, 2020 3:59:00 AM EAT

Gary Kelly said : "I don't think the risk on an airplane is any greater risk than anywhere else," "You look at the layered approach that we use, it's as safe as any environment you're going to find"

channelnewsasia Monday, May 4, 2020 2:29:00 AM EAT

Gary Kelly said : "I think we have what we need to see our way through,"

channelnewsasia Monday, May 4, 2020 2:29:00 AM EAT

Gary Kelly said : "I don't think the risk on an airplane is any greater risk than anywhere else," "You look at the layered approach that we use, it's as safe as any environment you're going to find"

alarabiya-en Monday, May 4, 2020 1:45:00 AM EAT

Gary Kelly said : "I think we have what we need to see our way through,"

alarabiya-en Monday, May 4, 2020 1:45:00 AM EAT

Gary Kelly said : "I don't think the risk on an airplane is any greater risk than anywhere else," "You look at the layered approach that we use, it's as safe as any environment you're going to find"

news-yahoo Monday, May 4, 2020 1:06:00 AM EAT

Gary Kelly said : "I think we have what we need to see our way through,"

news-yahoo Monday, May 4, 2020 1:06:00 AM EAT

Gary Kelly told : “We’re doing everything possible to encourage people to come back and fly,”

nypost Monday, May 4, 2020 1:02:00 AM EAT

Gary Kelly said : “We’re exercising social distancing on board the aircraft,” “We won’t be booking airplanes full so that people can spread out. So, absolutely we’re doing everything we can to make it as safe as humanly possible”

nypost Monday, May 4, 2020 1:02:00 AM EAT

Gary Kelly said : "I don't think the risk on an airplane is any greater risk than anywhere else," "You look at the layered approach that we use, it's as safe as any environment you're going to find"

ibtimes Monday, May 4, 2020 12:21:00 AM EAT

Gary Kelly said : "I think we have what we need to see our way through,"

ibtimes Monday, May 4, 2020 12:21:00 AM EAT

Gary Kelly SAYING : "We're using very deep cleanings every night. We're using electrostatic misters, which will kill the virus on surfaces for up to 30 days. We're exercising social distancing. And onboard the aircraft, we won't be booking airplanes full so that people can spread out. So absolutely, we're doing everything we can to make it as safe as humanly possible"

4-traders Sunday, May 3, 2020 11:22:00 PM EAT

Gary Kelly SAYING : "It's as safe as an environment as you're going to find"

4-traders Sunday, May 3, 2020 11:22:00 PM EAT

Gary Kelly said : “We've got a great business model and a low cost structure. But we're going to have to fight our way through this,”

politico Sunday, May 3, 2020 10:20:00 PM EAT

Gary Kelly said : "Part of the tragedy is that that's a great airplane," "We are dedicated to this airplane"

dallasnews Friday, August 2, 2019 1:16:00 PM EAT

Gary Kelly said : "The longer answer is, I think, it's something that needs to be fully explored and debated and that's not something we're going to do in 90 days,"

dallasnews Friday, August 2, 2019 1:16:00 PM EAT

Gary Kelly explique : "Nous avons eu des discussions préliminaires avec Boeing au sujet des compensations pour les dommages causés par l'immobilisation au sol du MAX (mais) nous n'avons pas encore trouvé d'accord"

capital-FR Thursday, July 25, 2019 6:53:00 PM EAT

Gary Kelly explique : "Nous avons eu des discussions préliminaires avec Boeing au sujet des compensations pour les dommages causés par l'immobilisation au sol du MAX (mais) nous n'avons pas encore trouvé d'accord"

challenges Thursday, July 25, 2019 6:43:00 PM EAT

Gary Kelly déclaré : «En déduire que cette visite suggère que nous voulons passer de Boeing et du MAX à Airbus et l'A220 n'est pas vrai»

lessentiel-lu-fr Saturday, April 27, 2019 4:11:00 PM EAT

Gary Kelly declaró : "Hemos comprometido aviones para atender estas importantes rutas transfronterizas al comienzo de la temporada invernal y estamos pidiendo que a Southwest se le permita añadir su competencia de bajo costo, equipaje gratuito, sin tarifa por cambio* y su legendaria atención al cliente para beneficiar a los consumidores de los Estados Unidos y de México"

prnewswire Thursday, June 2, 2016 10:43:00 PM EAT

Gary Kelly wrote : “The new law will provide payroll support for all Southwest Employees through March 31, 2021,”

flaglerlive Thursday, December 31, 2020 9:14:00 PM EAT

Gary Kelly wrote : “The new law will provide payroll support for all Southwest Employees through March 31, 2021,”

news4jax Thursday, December 31, 2020 6:23:00 PM EAT

Gary Kelly wrote : "As I’ve been saying for months, this was always our preferred plan, and it means we can stop the movement toward furloughs and pay cuts that we previously announced," "For that, I am most grateful"

newsday-USA Tuesday, December 29, 2020 3:42:00 AM EAT

Gary Kelly wrote : "As I’ve been saying for months, this was always our preferred plan, and it means we can stop the movement toward furloughs and pay cuts that we previously announced," "For that, I am most grateful"

newsday-USA Tuesday, December 29, 2020 2:07:00 AM EAT

Gary Kelly told : “The new law will provide payroll support for all Southwest Employees through March 31, 2021. Given this, we currently do not anticipate the need to conduct any furloughs or pay cuts next year,”

thehill Tuesday, December 29, 2020 12:23:00 AM EAT

Gary Kelly said : “The new law will provide payroll support for all Southwest employees through March 31, 2021,”

forbes Tuesday, December 29, 2020 12:13:00 AM EAT

Gary Kelly said : “I couldn’t think of any better news as we approach the holidays and close out a memorable 2020,”

dallasnews Tuesday, December 22, 2020 8:45:00 PM EAT

Gary Kelly said : “I couldn’t think of any better news as we approach the holidays and close out a memorable 2020,”

chicagotribune Tuesday, December 22, 2020 6:30:00 PM EAT

Gary Kelly said : “I think that’s going to continue for a long time,”

denverpost Sunday, December 20, 2020 7:18:00 PM EAT

Gary Kelly said : "I think that's going to continue for a long time,"

arkansasonline Sunday, December 20, 2020 12:29:00 PM EAT

Gary Kelly said : “I think that’s going to continue for a long time,”

TheFrontierPost-en Saturday, December 19, 2020 12:41:00 PM EAT

Gary Kelly said : “I think that’s going to continue for a long time,”

whittierdailynews Wednesday, December 16, 2020 11:25:00 PM EAT

Gary Kelly said : “I think that’s going to continue for a long time,”

dailynews Wednesday, December 16, 2020 11:01:00 PM EAT

Gary Kelly said : “I think that’s going to continue for a long time,”

samoaobserver Wednesday, December 16, 2020 10:57:00 PM EAT

Gary Kelly said : “I think that’s going to continue for a long time,”

eagletribune Wednesday, December 16, 2020 9:59:00 PM EAT

Gary Kelly said : “I think that’s going to continue for a long time,”

680news Wednesday, December 16, 2020 9:20:00 PM EAT

Gary Kelly said : “I think that’s going to continue for a long time,”

mynews13 Wednesday, December 16, 2020 8:21:00 PM EAT

Gary Kelly said : “I think that’s going to continue for a long time,”

msn-uk Wednesday, December 16, 2020 8:09:00 PM EAT

Gary Kelly said : "I think that's going to continue for a long time,"

startribune Wednesday, December 16, 2020 8:06:00 PM EAT

Gary Kelly said : “I think that’s going to continue for a long time,”

ABCnews Wednesday, December 16, 2020 8:05:00 PM EAT

Gary Kelly said : “I think that’s going to continue for a long time,”

seattlepi Wednesday, December 16, 2020 7:53:00 PM EAT

Gary Kelly said : “I think that’s going to continue for a long time,”

therepublic Wednesday, December 16, 2020 7:38:00 PM EAT

Gary Kelly said : “January and February are bound to be really rough months — winter time, high case loads — and they are seasonally soft anyway,”

sentinelsource Saturday, December 12, 2020 3:06:00 PM EAT

Gary Kelly added : “If we don’t move now, we risk never getting in there”

routes-news Sunday, November 22, 2020 1:26:00 PM EAT

Gary Kelly says : "I think that's going to continue for a long time. I'm very confident it will recover and pass 2019 levels, I just don't know when,"

euronews-en Sunday, November 22, 2020 1:01:00 PM EAT

Gary Kelly said : "We've already seen a seasonal uptick in cases, and that's concerning,"

arkansasonline Friday, November 20, 2020 12:23:00 PM EAT

Gary Kelly said : “we’ll just be blatant about this. This is an opportunity for us to gain share, to get back quicker than our competitors to where we were in terms of our operation”

ajc Friday, November 20, 2020 2:36:00 AM EAT

Gary Kelly said : “blocking the middle seat added no modicum of safety”

chicagotribune Thursday, November 19, 2020 8:59:00 PM EAT

Gary Kelly added : “If we don’t move now, we risk never getting in there”

routes-news Thursday, November 19, 2020 2:23:00 PM EAT

Gary Kelly said : “blocking the middle seat added no modicum of safety”

oregonlive Thursday, November 19, 2020 4:09:00 AM EAT

Gary Kelly said : “blocking the middle seat added no modicum of safety”

ajc Wednesday, November 18, 2020 10:35:00 PM EAT

Gary Kelly said : “No one should think Southwest is gonna get 50 more airplanes than what they were planning on in terms of incrementing the fleet,”

ara-reuters Monday, November 16, 2020 10:18:00 PM EAT

Gary Kelly said : “If we get what we need on the MAX, then it makes it more difficult for the A220, but I think Boeing and Airbus understand that’s (737-700) a very important airplane for us,”

ara-reuters Monday, November 16, 2020 10:18:00 PM EAT

Gary Kelly said : "No one should think Southwest is gonna get 50 more airplanes than what they were planning on in terms of incrementing the fleet,"

wsau Monday, November 16, 2020 10:01:00 PM EAT

Gary Kelly told : “I think that’s going to continue for a long time. I’m very confident it will recover and pass 2019 levels, I just don’t know when,”

highlandstoday Sunday, November 15, 2020 11:50:00 AM EAT

Gary Kelly told : “I think that’s going to continue for a long time. I’m very confident it will recover and pass 2019 levels. I just don’t know when,”

bendbulletin Saturday, November 14, 2020 7:51:00 AM EAT

Gary Kelly told : “I think that’s going to continue for a long time. I’m very confident it will recover and pass 2019 levels, I just don’t know when,”

jamaica-gleaner Friday, November 13, 2020 11:20:00 AM EAT

Gary Kelly told : “I think that’s going to continue for a long time. I’m very confident it will recover and pass 2019 levels, I just don’t know when,”

gazette Thursday, November 12, 2020 11:36:00 PM EAT

Gary Kelly told : “I think that’s going to continue for a long time. I’m very confident it will recover and pass 2019 levels, I just don’t know when,”

seattlepi Thursday, November 12, 2020 11:20:00 PM EAT

Gary Kelly told : “I think that’s going to continue for a long time. I’m very confident it will recover and pass 2019 levels, I just don’t know when,”

mynews13 Thursday, November 12, 2020 10:57:00 PM EAT

Gary Kelly told : “I think that’s going to continue for a long time. I’m very confident it will recover and pass 2019 levels, I just don’t know when,”

finance-commerce Thursday, November 12, 2020 9:42:00 PM EAT

Gary Kelly said : "I think that's going to continue for a long time. I'm very confident it will recover and pass 2019 levels; I just don't know when,"

arkansasonline Thursday, November 12, 2020 12:27:00 PM EAT

Gary Kelly told : “I think that’s going to continue for a long time. I’m very confident it will recover and pass 2019 levels, I just don’t know when,”

HonululuAdvertiser Thursday, November 12, 2020 9:31:00 AM EAT

Gary Kelly told : “I think that’s going to continue for a long time. I’m very confident it will recover and pass 2019 levels, I just don’t know when,”

japantoday Thursday, November 12, 2020 2:45:00 AM EAT

Gary Kelly told : “I think that’s going to continue for a long time. I’m very confident it will recover and pass 2019 levels, I just don’t know when,”

TorontoStar Thursday, November 12, 2020 1:43:00 AM EAT

Gary Kelly told : “I think that’s going to continue for a long time. I’m very confident it will recover and pass 2019 levels, I just don’t know when,”

seattlepi Thursday, November 12, 2020 12:44:00 AM EAT

Gary Kelly told : "I think that’s going to continue for a long time. I’m very confident it will recover and pass 2019 levels, I just don’t know when,"

timescolonist Thursday, November 12, 2020 12:26:00 AM EAT

Gary Kelly told : “I think that’s going to continue for a long time. I’m very confident it will recover and pass 2019 levels, I just don’t know when,”

chicagotribune Wednesday, November 11, 2020 8:25:00 PM EAT

Gary Kelly told : “I think that’s going to continue for a long time. I’m very confident it will recover and pass 2019 levels, I just don’t know when,”

wwlp Wednesday, November 11, 2020 6:17:00 PM EAT

Gary Kelly told : “I think that’s going to continue for a long time. I’m very confident it will recover and pass 2019 levels, I just don’t know when,”

lacrossetribune Wednesday, November 11, 2020 4:54:00 PM EAT

Gary Kelly told : “I think that’s going to continue for a long time. I’m very confident it will recover and pass 2019 levels, I just don’t know when,”

newindianexpress Wednesday, November 11, 2020 3:58:00 PM EAT

Gary Kelly told : “I think that’s going to continue for a long time. I’m very confident it will recover and pass 2019 levels, I just don’t know when,”

wkrn Wednesday, November 11, 2020 3:47:00 PM EAT

Gary Kelly told : “I think that’s going to continue for a long time. I’m very confident it will recover and pass 2019 levels, I just don’t know when,”

masslive Wednesday, November 11, 2020 3:23:00 PM EAT

Gary Kelly told : “I think that’s going to continue for a long time. I’m very confident it will recover and pass 2019 levels, I just don’t know when,”

wkbn Wednesday, November 11, 2020 2:41:00 PM EAT

Gary Kelly told : “I think that’s going to continue for a long time. I’m very confident it will recover and pass 2019 levels, I just don’t know when,”

mynews13 Wednesday, November 11, 2020 1:42:00 PM EAT

Gary Kelly told : “I think that’s going to continue for a long time. I’m very confident it will recover and pass 2019 levels, I just don’t know when,”

actionnewsjax Wednesday, November 11, 2020 1:19:00 PM EAT

Gary Kelly told : “I think that’s going to continue for a long time. I’m very confident it will recover and pass 2019 levels, I just don’t know when,”

wral Wednesday, November 11, 2020 12:31:00 PM EAT

Gary Kelly told : “I think that’s going to continue for a long time. I’m very confident it will recover and pass 2019 levels, I just don’t know when,”

HindustanTimes Wednesday, November 11, 2020 11:59:00 AM EAT

Gary Kelly told : “I think that’s going to continue for a long time. I’m very confident it will recover and pass 2019 levels, I just don’t know when,”

newindianexpress Wednesday, November 11, 2020 11:04:00 AM EAT

Gary Kelly told : “I think that’s going to continue for a long time. I’m very confident it will recover and pass 2019 levels, I just don’t know when,”

wcfcourier Wednesday, November 11, 2020 10:06:00 AM EAT

Gary Kelly told : “I think that’s going to continue for a long time. I’m very confident it will recover and pass 2019 levels, I just don’t know when,”

dailyjournal Wednesday, November 11, 2020 9:42:00 AM EAT

Gary Kelly told : “I think that’s going to continue for a long time. I’m very confident it will recover and pass 2019 levels, I just don’t know when,”

gazette Wednesday, November 11, 2020 9:23:00 AM EAT

Gary Kelly told : “I think that’s going to continue for a long time. I’m very confident it will recover and pass 2019 levels, I just don’t know when,”

therepublic Wednesday, November 11, 2020 9:09:00 AM EAT

Gary Kelly told : “I think that’s going to continue for a long time. I’m very confident it will recover and pass 2019 levels, I just don’t know when,”

news4jax Wednesday, November 11, 2020 9:04:00 AM EAT

Gary Kelly told : “I think that’s going to continue for a long time. I’m very confident it will recover and pass 2019 levels, I just don’t know when,”

tribtown Wednesday, November 11, 2020 9:01:00 AM EAT

Gary Kelly told : “I think that’s going to continue for a long time. I’m very confident it will recover and pass 2019 levels, I just don’t know when,”

click2houston Wednesday, November 11, 2020 9:00:00 AM EAT

Gary Kelly told : “I think that’s going to continue for a long time. I’m very confident it will recover and pass 2019 levels, I just don’t know when,”

seattlepi Wednesday, November 11, 2020 8:50:00 AM EAT

Gary Kelly told : “I think that’s going to continue for a long time. I’m very confident it will recover and pass 2019 levels, I just don’t know when,”

independent-UK Wednesday, November 11, 2020 8:40:00 AM EAT

Gary Kelly said : “To date, demand has been so weak that blocking the middle seat hasn’t hurt us,”

HonululuAdvertiser Sunday, November 8, 2020 1:39:00 PM EAT

Gary Kelly said : “In this world that we’re living in, we’re talking to them about everything. I’m not happy that the Max has been delayed for now getting close to two years and we still don’t know when we’ll have it in service,” “We’re looking at the pricing in a whole new environment and obviously we need certainty around the Max, period”

aawsat Sunday, October 25, 2020 11:19:00 AM EAT

Gary Kelly said : "This practice of effectively keeping middle seats open bridged us from the early days of the pandemic, when we had little knowledge about the behavior of the virus, to now,"

nola Friday, October 23, 2020 4:22:00 PM EAT

Gary Kelly said : “This practice of effectively keeping middle seats open bridged us from the early days of the pandemic, when we had little knowledge about the behavior of the virus, to now,”

oregonlive Friday, October 23, 2020 2:39:00 AM EAT

Gary Kelly said : “This practice of effectively keeping middle seats open bridged us from the early days of the pandemic, when we had little knowledge about the behavior of the virus, to now,”

nypost Thursday, October 22, 2020 10:15:00 PM EAT

Gary Kelly said : "In order to achieve cash burn break even, we estimate operating revenues will need to recover to an estimated 60 to 70 percent of 2019 levels, which is roughly double our third quarter 2020 levels,"

12newsnow Thursday, October 22, 2020 6:40:00 PM EAT

Gary Kelly said : “We are committed to taking care of our Employees and Customers while protecting the financial health of our Company through the most challenging time in our nearly 50-year history,”

WashingtonPost Thursday, October 22, 2020 6:37:00 PM EAT

Gary Kelly said : “We are encouraged by modest improvements in leisure passenger traffic trends since the slowdown in demand experienced in July,”

fox13memphis Thursday, October 22, 2020 6:20:00 PM EAT

Gary Kelly said : "It's an opportunity to put idle aircraft to work, and aircraft are costly assets, so if we can use them incrementally to build business in new markets with little or no new cost, we must pursue every opportunity,"

gazette Thursday, October 22, 2020 4:28:00 PM EAT

Gary Kelly said : “We are encouraged by modest improvements in leisure passenger traffic trends since the slowdown in demand experienced in July,”

nbcdfw Thursday, October 22, 2020 3:41:00 PM EAT

Gary Kelly said : “Since 2014, we knew the desire was always there,”

aljazeera-en Monday, October 19, 2020 2:26:00 PM EAT

Gary Kelly said : ''It's a great achievement for the club,''

illawarramercury Wednesday, October 14, 2020 4:09:00 AM EAT

Gary Kelly said ( about Chicago O Hare ) : “Southwest owes decades of success to our Employees and Customers who have supported our business in Chicago and Houston,”

news-yahoo Monday, October 12, 2020 11:53:00 PM EAT

Gary Kelly said : "Southwest owes decades of success to our employees and customers who have supported our business in Chicago and Houston,"

upi Monday, October 12, 2020 10:13:00 PM EAT

Gary Kelly said : “Today’s announcement furthers our commitment to both cities as we add service to share Southwest’s value and hospitality with more leisure and business travelers,”

usaToday Monday, October 12, 2020 9:58:00 PM EAT

Gary Kelly said ( about Stanford Medicine ) : "We look forward to working with Stanford Medicine as we continue utilizing a science-based approach to develop and bolster our operational policies and practices during the ongoing pandemic,"

prnewswire Monday, October 12, 2020 5:29:00 PM EAT

Gary Kelly said ( about Stanford Medicine ) : "We look forward to working with Stanford Medicine as we continue utilizing a science-based approach to develop and bolster our operational policies and practices during the ongoing pandemic,"

4-traders Monday, October 12, 2020 5:18:00 PM EAT

Gary Kelly said : "gives us a fighting chance to get through this pandemic with our network intact, our jobs secure and the pay secure"

nzherald Thursday, October 8, 2020 7:10:00 AM EAT

Gary Kelly said : “gives us a fighting chance to get through this pandemic with our network intact, our jobs secure and the pay secure,”

southernminn Thursday, October 8, 2020 2:17:00 AM EAT

Gary Kelly said : “gives us a fighting chance to get through this pandemic with our network intact, our jobs secure and the pay secure,”

boston Thursday, October 8, 2020 1:37:00 AM EAT

Gary Kelly said : “I remain grateful for that six months support,”

kxxv Thursday, October 8, 2020 1:31:00 AM EAT

Gary Kelly said : “I remain grateful for that six months support,”

abcactionnews Thursday, October 8, 2020 1:10:00 AM EAT

Gary Kelly said : “I remain grateful for that six months support,”

newschannel5 Thursday, October 8, 2020 12:51:00 AM EAT

Gary Kelly said : "We would have to wipe out a large swath of salaries, wages and benefits to match the low traffic levels to have any hope of just breaking even,"

arkansasonline Wednesday, October 7, 2020 10:27:00 AM EAT

Gary Kelly told : "It pains me that through no fault of any of you, we have to take these next steps,"

arkansasonline Wednesday, October 7, 2020 10:27:00 AM EAT

Gary Kelly said : "We simply don't have time for long, drawn-out, complex negotiations,"

news-yahoo Wednesday, October 7, 2020 8:56:00 AM EAT

Gary Kelly said : “We would have to wipe out a large swath of salaries, wages and benefits to match the low traffic levels to have any hope of just breaking even,”

nbcnewyork Wednesday, October 7, 2020 5:23:00 AM EAT

Gary Kelly said : “For our union contract employees, I promised you I would let you know if and when we decide to approach your union representatives for concessions,” “Because of the inaction of the federal government, and the ongoing losses, that time has arrived”

wishtv Tuesday, October 6, 2020 9:52:00 PM EAT

Gary Kelly said : “If we’re so fortunate to have the federal government act and extend the PSP through next March as has been proposed, then all these pay-cut efforts will be discontinued or reversed,”

wishtv Tuesday, October 6, 2020 9:52:00 PM EAT

Gary Kelly said : “We would have to wipe out a large swath of salaries, wages and benefits to match the low traffic levels to have any hope of just breaking even,”

dailynews Tuesday, October 6, 2020 8:23:00 PM EAT

Gary Kelly said : “My goal has been and it remains — no furloughs. If we fail to reach agreement on reasonable concessions — quickly — that will have to be the last resort. We simply don’t have time for long, drawn-out, complex negotiations. I’ve instructed our Company’s Labor Team to take a simple approach,”

thehill Tuesday, October 6, 2020 7:55:00 PM EAT

Gary Kelly said : “Salaries, wages, and benefits are far and away our largest cost item. We would have to wipe out a large swath of salaries, wages and benefits to match the low traffic levels, to have any hope of just breaking even,”

thehill Tuesday, October 6, 2020 7:55:00 PM EAT

Gary Kelly said : “In the meantime, our country needs us to keep flying, which means we keep burning cash every day. Since the PSP has now expired, we simply cannot afford to continue with the conditions required to maintain full pay and employment,”

thehill Tuesday, October 6, 2020 7:55:00 PM EAT

Gary Kelly said : “We would have to wipe out a large swath of salaries, wages and benefits to match the low traffic levels to have any hope of just breaking even,”

abcactionnews Tuesday, October 6, 2020 7:33:00 PM EAT

Gary Kelly said : “We would have to wipe out a large swath of salaries, wages and benefits to match the low traffic levels to have any hope of just breaking even,”

newschannel5 Tuesday, October 6, 2020 7:02:00 PM EAT

Gary Kelly told : “It pains me that through no fault of any of you, we have to take these next steps,”

nypost Tuesday, October 6, 2020 6:01:00 PM EAT

Gary Kelly said : “Since the [Payroll Support Program] has now expired, we simply cannot afford to continue with the conditions required to maintain full pay and employment,”

nypost Tuesday, October 6, 2020 6:01:00 PM EAT

Gary Kelly said : “Southwest simply cannot afford to continue with the conditions required to maintain full pay and employment,”

ibtimes Tuesday, October 6, 2020 3:41:00 PM EAT

Gary Kelly noted : “Cost and spending have been cut dramatically at Southwest but not nearly enough to offset a 70% revenue loss. Salaries, wages and benefits are our largest cost item,”

ibtimes Tuesday, October 6, 2020 3:41:00 PM EAT

Gary Kelly said : “We would have to wipe out a large swath of salaries, wages and benefits to match the low traffic levels to have any hope of just breaking even,”

wivb Tuesday, October 6, 2020 7:45:00 AM EAT

Gary Kelly said : “We would have to wipe out a large swath of salaries, wages and benefits to match the low traffic levels to have any hope of just breaking even,”

HonululuAdvertiser Tuesday, October 6, 2020 4:41:00 AM EAT

Gary Kelly said : “We would have to wipe out a large swath of salaries, wages and benefits to match the low traffic levels to have any hope of just breaking even,”

wcnc Tuesday, October 6, 2020 3:16:00 AM EAT

Gary Kelly said : “We would have to wipe out a large swath of salaries, wages and benefits to match the low traffic levels to have any hope of just breaking even,”

12newsnow Tuesday, October 6, 2020 3:10:00 AM EAT

Gary Kelly said : “We would have to wipe out a large swath of salaries, wages and benefits to match the low traffic levels to have any hope of just breaking even,”

wtsp Tuesday, October 6, 2020 3:09:00 AM EAT

Gary Kelly said : “We would have to wipe out a large swath of salaries, wages and benefits to match the low traffic levels to have any hope of just breaking even,”

eagletribune Tuesday, October 6, 2020 3:06:00 AM EAT

Gary Kelly said : “We would have to wipe out a large swath of salaries, wages and benefits to match the low traffic levels to have any hope of just breaking even,”

13newsnow Tuesday, October 6, 2020 2:57:00 AM EAT

Gary Kelly said : “We would have to wipe out a large swath of salaries, wages and benefits to match the low traffic levels to have any hope of just breaking even,”

wacotrib Tuesday, October 6, 2020 2:55:00 AM EAT

Gary Kelly said : “We would have to wipe out a large swath of salaries, wages and benefits to match the low traffic levels to have any hope of just breaking even,”

wcfcourier Tuesday, October 6, 2020 2:55:00 AM EAT

Gary Kelly said : “We would have to wipe out a large swath of salaries, wages and benefits to match the low traffic levels to have any hope of just breaking even,”

12news Tuesday, October 6, 2020 2:51:00 AM EAT

Gary Kelly said : “We would have to wipe out a large swath of salaries, wages and benefits to match the low traffic levels to have any hope of just breaking even,”

mynews13 Tuesday, October 6, 2020 2:50:00 AM EAT

Gary Kelly said : “We would have to wipe out a large swath of salaries, wages, and benefits to match the low traffic levels, to have any hope of just breaking even,” “Absent substantial improvements in our business, our quarterly losses could be in the billions until vaccines are available, distributed, and effectively kill the pandemic -- and at best that is looking like late next year”

bloomberg Tuesday, October 6, 2020 2:41:00 AM EAT

Gary Kelly said : “This is the singe largest and best cost-reduction idea that we have,”

bloomberg Tuesday, October 6, 2020 2:41:00 AM EAT

Gary Kelly told : “It pains me that through no fault of any of you, we have to take these next steps,”

bloomberg Tuesday, October 6, 2020 2:41:00 AM EAT

Gary Kelly said : “We would have to wipe out a large swath of salaries, wages and benefits to match the low traffic levels to have any hope of just breaking even,”

therepublic Tuesday, October 6, 2020 2:39:00 AM EAT

Gary Kelly said : “We would have to wipe out a large swath of salaries, wages and benefits to match the low traffic levels to have any hope of just breaking even,”

dailyjournal Tuesday, October 6, 2020 2:35:00 AM EAT

Gary Kelly said : “We would have to wipe out a large swath of salaries, wages and benefits to match the low traffic levels to have any hope of just breaking even,”

wral Tuesday, October 6, 2020 2:30:00 AM EAT

Gary Kelly said : “We would have to wipe out a large swath of salaries, wages and benefits to match the low traffic levels to have any hope of just breaking even,”

ABCnews Tuesday, October 6, 2020 2:28:00 AM EAT

Gary Kelly said : “We would have to wipe out a large swath of salaries, wages and benefits to match the low traffic levels to have any hope of just breaking even,”

click2houston Tuesday, October 6, 2020 2:26:00 AM EAT

Gary Kelly said : “We would have to wipe out a large swath of salaries, wages and benefits to match the low traffic levels to have any hope of just breaking even,”

independent-UK Tuesday, October 6, 2020 2:19:00 AM EAT

Gary Kelly said : “We would have to wipe out a large swath of salaries, wages and benefits to match the low traffic levels to have any hope of just breaking even,”

TorontoStar Tuesday, October 6, 2020 2:04:00 AM EAT

Gary Kelly said : "We would have to wipe out a large swath of salaries, wages and benefits to match the low traffic levels, to have any hope of just breaking even,"

4-traders Tuesday, October 6, 2020 1:01:00 AM EAT

Gary Kelly said : "We simply don't have time for long, drawn-out, complex negotiations,"

wsau Tuesday, October 6, 2020 12:54:00 AM EAT

Gary Kelly said : "A clean extension of the payroll support program would buy us six critical months to see our way through to the other side of the pandemic,"

wsau Friday, October 2, 2020 3:23:00 AM EAT

Gary Kelly said : “There’s no easy path for any airline to go back to what amounts to 1970s levels of traffic,” “Believe it or not, that’s basically where the industry is domestically: 1970s”

chicagotribune Thursday, September 24, 2020 10:19:00 PM EAT

Gary Kelly said : "There's an impasse and we're just obviously hoping that a larger COVID bill will move with a payroll support aspect continuing for the airlines,"

channelnewsasia Wednesday, September 23, 2020 7:13:00 PM EAT

Gary Kelly said : "There's an impasse and we're just obviously hoping that a larger COVID bill will move with a payroll support aspect continuing for the airlines,"

news-yahoo Wednesday, September 23, 2020 7:06:00 PM EAT

Gary Kelly said : “Chief Meadows assured us that the White House is very interested in getting something done, so we reached out to the Speaker, just encouraged two sides working together so we can save jobs and really in a broader sense save this economy,”

thehill Wednesday, September 23, 2020 6:51:00 PM EAT

Gary Kelly said : “There’s an impasse and we’re just obviously hoping that a larger COVID bill will move with a payroll support aspect continuing for the airlines,”

ara-reuters Wednesday, September 23, 2020 6:47:00 PM EAT

Gary Kelly said : "There's an impasse and we're just obviously hoping that a larger COVID bill will move with a payroll support aspect continuing for the airlines,"

4-traders Wednesday, September 23, 2020 6:19:00 PM EAT

Gary Kelly said : “While I greatly appreciate the bipartisan support for extending PSP, I am concerned that election year politics and plain old stubbornness will get in the way of our federal leaders finding common ground on a larger relief package, which our country desperately needs and needs now,”

thehill Sunday, September 20, 2020 3:40:00 PM EAT

Gary Kelly said : “My guess is that there is a Cares Act II, and I think as long as it has enough room, my guess is that there will be support for the airlines again,”

guardian Sunday, September 20, 2020 1:49:00 PM EAT

Gary Kelly said : “My guess is that there is a Cares Act II, and I think as long as it has enough room, my guess is that there will be support for the airlines again,”

news-yahoo Sunday, September 20, 2020 12:51:00 PM EAT

Gary Kelly said : "We had a very good meeting with the chief [of staff]," "The first CARES Act kept this country out of pandemic and I think the only mistake that was made is that it didn't go far enough and long enough"

upi Thursday, September 17, 2020 9:10:00 PM EAT

Gary Kelly said : “Chief Meadows assured us that the White House is very interested in getting something done, so we reached out to the Speaker, just encouraged two sides working together so we can save jobs and really in a broader sense save this economy,”

thehill Thursday, September 17, 2020 7:18:00 PM EAT

Gary Kelly said : “Our service to both of these airports will bring new, relevant options for our core customers. Gradually, they’re rediscovering leisure travel across the country as their own situations allow. Adding these specific airports to our route map will bring us access to additional revenue at a critical time”

forbes Saturday, September 5, 2020 6:30:00 AM EAT

Gary Kelly added : “Each airport fits our route system exceptionally well. Palm Springs is a great California destination,” “Southwest has long carried more customers to, from, and within the Golden State than any other airline. Just as we serve multiple airports in metro areas across the country, South Florida is ripe for another. Miami will complement, and augment, existing South Florida service we have in Fort Lauderdale and West Palm Beach”

forbes Saturday, September 5, 2020 6:30:00 AM EAT

Gary Kelly said : “Adding these specific airports to our route map will bring us access to additional revenue at a critical time. It matches our available fleet with demand for very popular destinations,”

routes-news Friday, September 4, 2020 1:41:00 PM EAT

Gary Kelly said : “Adding these specific airports to our route map will bring us access to additional revenue at a critical time,”

bloomberg Friday, September 4, 2020 6:25:00 AM EAT

Gary Kelly said : "Our service to both of these airports will bring new, relevant options for our core customers,"

nbcdfw Friday, September 4, 2020 4:51:00 AM EAT

Gary Kelly said : "Just as we serve multiple airports in metro areas across the country, South Florida is ripe for another,"

nbcdfw Friday, September 4, 2020 4:51:00 AM EAT

Gary Kelly said : "Our service to both of these airports will bring new, relevant options for our core customers. Gradually, they're rediscovering leisure travel across the country as their own situations allow,"

patch Friday, September 4, 2020 3:27:00 AM EAT

Gary Kelly acknowledged : “it’s really almost impossible to plans right now…the rule of thumb you should be using is that we’ll be lowering our capacity in the fourth quarter [4Q2020] roughly 25%, and if demand is like it is today, that won’t be enough”

centreforaviation Monday, August 31, 2020 9:47:00 AM EAT

Gary Kelly said : “The bottom line result is terrible,” “We’ve got to find a way to eliminate these huge cash losses, and just get to the other side of this pandemic”

dallasnews Friday, August 28, 2020 6:33:00 PM EAT

Gary Kelly said ( about Labor ) : “Historically, September is a heavier business travel month after Labor Day,” “And we still haven’t seen much activity from our business travelers, of course”

dallasnews Friday, August 28, 2020 6:33:00 PM EAT

Gary Kelly said : “The bottom line result is terrible,” “We’ve got to find a way to eliminate these huge cash losses, and just get to the other side of this pandemic”

dallasnews Friday, August 28, 2020 4:11:00 PM EAT

Gary Kelly said ( about Labor ) : “Historically, September is a heavier business travel month after Labor Day,” “And we still haven’t seen much activity from our business travelers, of course”

dallasnews Friday, August 28, 2020 4:11:00 PM EAT

Gary Kelly told : "What we have concluded is there shouldn't be any exceptions, because the exception could be someone who has the virus,"

kcci Thursday, August 13, 2020 9:42:00 PM EAT

Gary Kelly told : "What we have concluded is there shouldn't be any exceptions, because the exception could be someone who has the virus,"

kcci Thursday, August 13, 2020 9:42:00 PM EAT

Gary Kelly told : "What we have concluded is there shouldn't be any exceptions, because the exception could be someone who has the virus,"

ctvnews Thursday, August 13, 2020 6:42:00 PM EAT

Gary Kelly told : "What we have concluded is there shouldn't be any exceptions, because the exception could be someone who has the virus,"

cbs46 Thursday, August 13, 2020 12:48:00 AM EAT

Gary Kelly told : "What we have concluded is there shouldn't be any exceptions, because the exception could be someone who has the virus,"

foxcarolina Thursday, August 13, 2020 12:32:00 AM EAT

Gary Kelly said : "It is pure guesswork at this point"

wsau Thursday, August 13, 2020 12:20:00 AM EAT

Gary Kelly told : "What we have concluded is there shouldn't be any exceptions, because the exception could be someone who has the virus,"

cbs46 Wednesday, August 12, 2020 11:59:00 PM EAT

Gary Kelly told : "What we have concluded is there shouldn't be any exceptions, because the exception could be someone who has the virus,"

foxcarolina Wednesday, August 12, 2020 11:56:00 PM EAT

Gary Kelly told : “What we have concluded is there shouldn’t be any exceptions, because the exception could be someone who has the virus,”

wsvn Wednesday, August 12, 2020 11:41:00 PM EAT

Gary Kelly said : "It is pure guesswork at this point"

news-yahoo Wednesday, August 12, 2020 11:40:00 PM EAT

Gary Kelly told : "What we have concluded is there shouldn't be any exceptions, because the exception could be someone who has the virus,"

wrcbtv Wednesday, August 12, 2020 10:43:00 PM EAT

Gary Kelly said : "Until we double our traffic, we won't break even,"

arkansasonline Wednesday, August 5, 2020 11:10:00 AM EAT

Gary Kelly said : “Until we double our traffic, we won’t break even,”

chicagotribune Tuesday, August 4, 2020 10:27:00 PM EAT

Gary Kelly said : “Just as before, I’m personally involved in delivering that message to our federal leaders,”

thehill Tuesday, August 4, 2020 5:32:00 PM EAT

Gary Kelly said : “Without customers and places and events for them to fly to, we’ll never punch our way out of this crisis,”

thehill Tuesday, August 4, 2020 5:32:00 PM EAT

Gary Kelly said : “there was broad support from Congress, the administration and even the president,” “This time around, that is not the case”

WashingtonPost Monday, August 3, 2020 2:11:00 AM EAT

Gary Kelly said : "Based on history, in a recessionary environment, it is a long recovery period for businesses,"

news-yahoo Sunday, August 2, 2020 4:56:00 PM EAT

Gary Kelly said : “there was broad support from Congress, the administration and even the president,” “This time around, that is not the case”

wkbn Sunday, August 2, 2020 3:42:00 PM EAT

Gary Kelly said : “there was broad support from Congress, the administration and even the president,” “This time around, that is not the case”

wivb Sunday, August 2, 2020 12:07:00 PM EAT

Gary Kelly said : “there was broad support from Congress, the administration and even the president,” “This time around, that is not the case”

HonululuAdvertiser Sunday, August 2, 2020 10:02:00 AM EAT

Gary Kelly said : "there was broad support from Congress, the administration and even the president," "This time around, that is not the case"

khaleejtimes Saturday, August 1, 2020 8:15:00 PM EAT

Gary Kelly said : “there was broad support from Congress, the administration and even the president,” “This time around, that is not the case”

wivb Saturday, August 1, 2020 5:21:00 PM EAT

Gary Kelly said : “there was broad support from Congress, the administration and even the president,” “This time around, that is not the case”

ChinaPost Saturday, August 1, 2020 4:35:00 PM EAT

Gary Kelly said : “there was broad support from Congress, the administration and even the president,” “This time around, that is not the case”

tribtown Saturday, August 1, 2020 4:32:00 PM EAT

Gary Kelly said : "there was broad support from Congress, the administration and even the president," "This time around, that is not the case"

startribune Saturday, August 1, 2020 4:31:00 PM EAT

Gary Kelly said : “there was broad support from Congress, the administration and even the president,” “This time around, that is not the case”

680news Saturday, August 1, 2020 4:20:00 PM EAT

Gary Kelly said : "We’re in lockstep with our industry organization – Airlines For America – ... in support of the labor unions' efforts,"

channelnewsasia Friday, July 31, 2020 11:43:00 PM EAT

Gary Kelly said : "We’re in lockstep with our industry organization Airlines For America ... in support of the labor unions' efforts,"

4-traders Friday, July 31, 2020 10:22:00 PM EAT

Gary Kelly said : "We’re in lock step with our industry organization – Airlines For America – in support of the labor unions' efforts,"

channelnewsasia Friday, July 31, 2020 8:36:00 PM EAT

Gary Kelly said : "We're in lock step with our industry organization - Airlines For America - in support of the labor unions' efforts,"

4-traders Friday, July 31, 2020 8:02:00 PM EAT

Gary Kelly added : “The terms of the government loan are pretty onerous, including a significant file of warrants. So yeah, I think we would much rather avoid those. And I think what's near and dear to shareholders' heartsit puts restrictions on dividends, which I object to, and share repurchases. I object to that as well”

routes-news Tuesday, July 28, 2020 7:12:00 PM EAT

Gary Kelly wrote : “We have no intention of seeking furloughs, layoffs, pay rate cuts, or benefits cuts through at least the end of this year,”

theepochtimes Monday, July 27, 2020 5:35:00 PM EAT

Gary Kelly wrote : “That amount of losses for only one quarter almost wipes out our profits for an entire year,” “Because of the pandemic, almost no one flew in April, as you all witnessed”

theepochtimes Monday, July 27, 2020 5:35:00 PM EAT

Gary Kelly acknowledged : “last thing we do to keep Southwest financially healthy and viable,”

theepochtimes Monday, July 27, 2020 5:35:00 PM EAT

Gary Kelly said : “We were prepared for the unexpected, once again,”

theepochtimes Monday, July 27, 2020 5:35:00 PM EAT

Gary Kelly wrote : “Even more, we have no intention of trying to get furloughs, layoffs, pay charge cuts, or advantages cuts via at least the conclusion of this calendar year,”

haveeru Monday, July 27, 2020 2:34:00 AM EAT

Gary Kelly wrote : “Even more, we have no intention of looking for furloughs, layoffs, fork out price cuts, or rewards cuts as a result of at least the conclude of this yr,” “We have never had any of these in our 49-12 months record”

haveeru Monday, July 27, 2020 2:34:00 AM EAT

Gary Kelly mentioned : “Our Company is in intense treatment,”

haveeru Monday, July 27, 2020 2:34:00 AM EAT

Gary Kelly wrote : "Further, we have no intention of seeking furloughs, layoffs, pay rate cuts, or benefits cuts through at least the end of this year,"

news-yahoo Sunday, July 26, 2020 10:28:00 PM EAT

Gary Kelly wrote : "Further, we have no intention of seeking furloughs, layoffs, pay rate cuts, or benefits cuts through at least the end of this year," "We have never had any of these in our 49-year history"

news-yahoo Sunday, July 26, 2020 10:28:00 PM EAT

Gary Kelly added : "I can't guarantee it will never happen, especially during these dark pandemic times,"

news-yahoo Sunday, July 26, 2020 10:28:00 PM EAT

Gary Kelly said : "Our Company is in intensive care,"

news-yahoo Sunday, July 26, 2020 10:28:00 PM EAT

Gary Kelly said : “While we have a plan for pay cuts, benefit cuts, furloughs and layoffs, we do not intend to pursue any of those, at least through the end of this year,” “We have plans and ideas about what we would pursue if we’re faced with that prospect. But right now, obviously, we’re working very hard to avoid it”

routes-news Friday, July 24, 2020 6:32:00 PM EAT

Gary Kelly said : “While we have a plan for pay cuts, benefit cuts, furloughs and layoffs, we do not intend to pursue any of those, at least through the end of this year,” “We have plans and ideas about what we would pursue if we’re faced with that prospect. But right now, obviously, we’re working very hard to avoid it”

routes-news Friday, July 24, 2020 5:34:00 PM EAT

Gary Kelly said : “We expect air travel demand to remain depressed until a vaccine or therapeutics are available to combat the infection and spread of COVID-19,”

manilastandardtoday Friday, July 24, 2020 4:01:00 PM EAT

Gary Kelly added : "I think the way to visualize the situation with Boeing is that basically, where we go from here needs to be negotiated, period"

news-yahoo Friday, July 24, 2020 5:34:00 AM EAT

Gary Kelly said : "We expect air travel demand to remain depressed until a vaccine or therapeutics are available to combat the infection and spread of COVID-19,"

abs-cbnnews Friday, July 24, 2020 5:28:00 AM EAT

Gary Kelly said : “We expect air travel demand to remain depressed until a vaccine or therapeutics are available to combat the infection and spread of Covid-19,”

themalaymailonline Friday, July 24, 2020 3:27:00 AM EAT

Gary Kelly said : “We’re just going to have to be prepared to have a lot of volatility and be prepared to make frequent adjustments,”

HonululuAdvertiser Friday, July 24, 2020 1:02:00 AM EAT

Gary Kelly said : “It’s not like we’re able to fill up all the flights even with low fares,” “I don’t know how much lower they can go. They are really, really low”

bloomberg Friday, July 24, 2020 12:11:00 AM EAT

Gary Kelly added : "I think the way to visualize the situation with Boeing is that basically, where we go from here needs to be negotiated, period"

channelnewsasia Friday, July 24, 2020 12:04:00 AM EAT

Gary Kelly added : "I think the way to visualize the situation with Boeing is that basically, where we go from here needs to be negotiated, period"

4-traders Thursday, July 23, 2020 11:02:00 PM EAT

Gary Kelly said : “We will adjust our flight schedule aggressively and frequently in response to this volatile demand environment,”

bloomberg Thursday, July 23, 2020 9:15:00 PM EAT

Gary Kelly said : "We expect air travel demand to remain depressed until a vaccine or therapeutics are available to combat the infection and spread of COVID-19,"

afp-en Thursday, July 23, 2020 6:58:00 PM EAT

Gary Kelly said : “As part of our Promise, we are limiting seats sold on each flight through at least October 2020 to allow for middle seats to remain open to allow for physical-distancing onboard our aircraft,”

thehill Thursday, July 23, 2020 5:50:00 PM EAT

Gary Kelly said : “We were encouraged by improvements in May and June leisure passenger traffic trends, compared with March and April; however, the improving trends in revenue and bookings have recently stalled in July with the rise in COVID-19 cases,”

nbcdfw Thursday, July 23, 2020 4:41:00 PM EAT

Gary Kelly said : "We were encouraged by improvements in May and June leisure passenger traffic trends, compared with March and April; however, the improving trends in revenue and bookings have recently stalled in July with the rise in COVID-19 cases,"

cnbc Thursday, July 23, 2020 2:42:00 PM EAT

Gary Kelly said : "I'm incredibly grateful to those of you who answered the call,"

ibtimes Tuesday, July 21, 2020 1:51:00 PM EAT

Gary Kelly said : "I'm incredibly grateful to those of you who answered the call," "I know there are stories behind every one of those 16,895 decisions -- from your incredible history at Southwest Airlines, to stories of what's ahead in your next phase. And I personally know a lot of those stories, and it is a bittersweet moment for us, for sure"

arkansasonline Tuesday, July 21, 2020 10:29:00 AM EAT

Gary Kelly said : "Overall, I'm very pleased with the response to these programs,"

cnbc Monday, July 20, 2020 8:51:00 PM EAT

Gary Kelly said : “I am incredibly grateful to those of you who answered the call,”

bloomberg Monday, July 20, 2020 6:29:00 PM EAT

Gary Kelly said : "The recent rise in covid cases and increases in regional restrictions on businesses and states requiring quarantine aren't positive developments for our business,"

arkansasonline Tuesday, July 14, 2020 10:20:00 AM EAT

Gary Kelly said : "Although furloughs and layoffs remain our very last resort, we can’t rule them out as a possibility obviously in this very bad environment,"

aljazeera-en Tuesday, July 14, 2020 4:44:00 AM EAT

Gary Kelly said : "Although furloughs and layoffs remain our very last resort, we can't rule them out as a possibility obviously in this very bad environment,"

4-traders Monday, July 13, 2020 11:43:00 PM EAT

Gary Kelly said : "Although furloughs and layoffs remain our very last resort, we can't rule them out as a possibility obviously in this very bad environment," "We need a significant recovery by the end of this year -- and that's roughly triple the number of passengers from where we are today"

ibtimes Monday, July 13, 2020 11:08:00 PM EAT

Gary Kelly said : "we are still overstaffed, and COVID cases continue to rise. And, as you know, that directly impacts our business"

ibtimes Monday, July 13, 2020 11:08:00 PM EAT

Gary Kelly said : "Although furloughs and layoffs remain our very last resort, we can't rule them out as a possibility obviously in this very bad environment," "We need a significant recovery by the end of this year -- and that's roughly triple the number of passengers from where we are today"

afp-en Monday, July 13, 2020 10:44:00 PM EAT

Gary Kelly said : "we are still overstaffed, and COVID cases continue to rise. And, as you know, that directly impacts our business"

afp-en Monday, July 13, 2020 10:44:00 PM EAT

Gary Kelly said : “Although furloughs and layoffs remain our very last resort, we can’t rule them out as a possibility obviously in this very bad environment,”

nypost Monday, July 13, 2020 9:43:00 PM EAT

Gary Kelly said : "Although furloughs and layoffs remain our very last resort, we can't rule them out as a possibility obviously in this very bad environment,"

4-traders Monday, July 13, 2020 9:23:00 PM EAT

Gary Kelly said : “Although furloughs and layoffs remain our very last resort, we can’t rule them out as a possibility in this really bad environment,”

thehill Monday, July 13, 2020 9:22:00 PM EAT

Gary Kelly said : “The recent rise in Covid cases and increases in regional restrictions on businesses and states requiring quarantine aren’t positive developments for our business. We’re very concerned about the impact on already weak travel demand,”

thehill Monday, July 13, 2020 9:22:00 PM EAT

Gary Kelly said : “Although furloughs and layoffs remain our very last resort, we can’t rule them out as a possibility obviously in this very bad environment,”

ibtimes Monday, July 13, 2020 9:08:00 PM EAT

Gary Kelly said : "Although furloughs and layoffs remain our very last resort, we can’t rule them out as a possibility obviously in this very bad environment,"

wsau Monday, July 13, 2020 8:45:00 PM EAT

Gary Kelly said : "Although furloughs and layoffs remain our very last resort, we can't rule them out as a possibility obviously in this very bad environment,"

4-traders Monday, July 13, 2020 8:37:00 PM EAT

Gary Kelly said : "Although furloughs and layoffs remain our very last resort, we can’t rule them out as a possibility obviously in this very bad environment,"

wsau Monday, July 13, 2020 8:00:00 PM EAT

Gary Kelly said : "We know these are important destinations for our customers and we're working diligently to resume service when it is safe and meets the needs of our business," "And our hope is to resume service to all of our previously served international destinations by early 2021"

arkansasonline Sunday, July 12, 2020 10:37:00 AM EAT

Gary Kelly said : “Coming into 2020 we had all kinds of opportunities to grow,”

forbes Wednesday, June 10, 2020 2:48:00 PM EAT

Gary Kelly says : “We have wonderful opportunities to expand this year,”

forbes Wednesday, June 10, 2020 2:48:00 PM EAT

Gary Kelly explains : “We’ll never survive if we don’t have customers,” “The country isn’t fully opened up yet. We’re basically here as an essential service right now for people who need to fly. Right now customers just don’t have a lot of things to go and do. But when the country does open up we want to have a good schedule available so that customers can go and do”

forbes Wednesday, June 10, 2020 2:48:00 PM EAT

Gary Kelly said : "need to have something to be able to do when they get there," "So Disney World needs to open back up. Restaurants need to open back up"

cjonline Friday, June 5, 2020 11:06:00 PM EAT

Gary Kelly said : "need to have something to be able to do when they get there," "So Disney World needs to open back up. Restaurants need to open back up"

statesman Friday, June 5, 2020 10:37:00 PM EAT

Gary Kelly said : "Given our current situation, my No. 1 goal is to protect the future of Southwest Airlines and do my best to provide job security for our employees,"

arkansasonline Wednesday, June 3, 2020 10:56:00 AM EAT

Gary Kelly said : "need to have something to be able to do when they get there," "So Disney World needs to open back up. Restaurants need to open back up"

usaToday Sunday, May 31, 2020 11:32:00 PM EAT

Gary Kelly said : “We’ll compete hard for customers, understanding it will be a brutal, low-fare environment as there are far more airline seats, and there will be for some time, than there are customers,”

dallasnews Sunday, May 31, 2020 5:05:00 PM EAT

Gary Kelly told : “Do you come out with low prices to stimulate traffic? And what’s the demand?”

dallasnews Sunday, May 31, 2020 5:05:00 PM EAT

Gary Kelly said : “Our low-cost philosophy, strategy and structure will serve us very well,”

dallasnews Sunday, May 31, 2020 5:05:00 PM EAT

Gary Kelly said : “It’s the most cost-effective plane in terms of fuel and maintenance and provides a great customer experience,”

dallasnews Sunday, May 31, 2020 5:05:00 PM EAT

Gary Kelly said : “We need to get to the point where we’re all confident people can maintain their health,”

krqe Saturday, May 30, 2020 1:44:00 AM EAT

Gary Kelly said : “We put a man on the moon fifty years ago, we will defeat the virus and get back to normal. The question is, is it in a year, three years, five years,”

krqe Saturday, May 30, 2020 1:44:00 AM EAT

Gary Kelly said : “The trends are in the right direction,”

washtimes Saturday, May 30, 2020 1:15:00 AM EAT

Gary Kelly said : "That's what radically restructuring means but obviously I am a lot more optimistic and hopeful than that,"

newschannel5 Saturday, May 30, 2020 12:00:00 AM EAT

Gary Kelly added : "I think the good news for our communities is Southwest comes into this crisis very strong,"

newschannel5 Saturday, May 30, 2020 12:00:00 AM EAT

Gary Kelly said : "We have a lot of cash and low cost structure,"

newschannel5 Saturday, May 30, 2020 12:00:00 AM EAT

Gary Kelly said : "Where we don't have a refund available for a customer we have been very lenient in terms of extending the time they can use their ticket,"

newschannel5 Saturday, May 30, 2020 12:00:00 AM EAT

Gary Kelly said : “In April, we lost about $1 billion not counting government support, which just isn’t sustainable,” “Things have to improve quickly over the summer and if they don’t, we’ll have to radically restructure Southwest Airlines. If we do, you’ll see a radically restructured industry for that matter”

bloomberg Saturday, May 23, 2020 7:27:00 PM EAT

Gary Kelly said : “In April, we lost about $1 billion not counting government support, which just isn’t sustainable,” “Things have to improve quickly over the summer and if they don’t, we’ll have to radically restructure Southwest Airlines. If we do, you’ll see a radically restructured industry for that matter”

TorontoStar Friday, May 22, 2020 10:24:00 PM EAT

Gary Kelly said : “Crews get tired. Those are long days, it’s a long work week and they have done a great job,”

13newsnow Friday, May 22, 2020 2:02:00 AM EAT

Gary Kelly said : “In terms of our airport environment, we are recommending that the TSA undertake temperature checks at the screening checkpoint,”

dallasnews Friday, May 22, 2020 12:18:00 AM EAT

Gary Kelly said : "You won't see full flights on Southwest at least through the end of July, and if we do have more demand for that flight, we'll add additional flights to meet demand,"

news-yahoo Thursday, May 21, 2020 8:04:00 PM EAT

Gary Kelly said : "You won't see full flights on Southwest at least through the end of July, and if we do have more demand for that flight we'll add additional flights to meet demand,"

wsau Thursday, May 21, 2020 8:01:00 PM EAT

Gary Kelly said : "because I do think things continue to improve,"

4-traders Thursday, May 21, 2020 7:42:00 PM EAT

Gary Kelly said : "I don’t think the risk on an airplane is any greater risk than anywhere else, and in fact, you just look at the layered approach that we use. It’s as safe as an environment as you’re going to find,"

statesman Wednesday, May 13, 2020 11:36:00 PM EAT

Gary Kelly said : “We are urging the TSA to begin temperature scans as part of the screening process at the checkpoints,”

WashingtonPost Friday, May 8, 2020 8:49:00 PM EAT

Gary Kelly said : “We are urging the TSA to begin temperature scans as part of the screening process at the checkpoints,”

WashingtonPost Friday, May 8, 2020 3:45:00 AM EAT

Gary Kelly said ( about Disney Parks ) : "They need to have something to be able to do when they get there," "So Disney World needs to open back up. Restaurants need to open back up"

Stuff Wednesday, May 6, 2020 11:38:00 PM EAT

Gary Kelly told : "We're urging the TSA ... to begin temperature scans as part of the screening process at the checkpoints,"

CBSnews Wednesday, May 6, 2020 5:04:00 PM EAT

Gary Kelly said : "That's why I think leading up to that wash your hands, don't come to the airport if you're sick. Let's do temperature screening," "Ultimately, obviously, the solution is to have testing, therapeutics, a vaccine"

CBSnews Wednesday, May 6, 2020 5:04:00 PM EAT

Gary Kelly said ( about Disney Parks ) : "They need to have something to be able to do when they get there. So Disney World needs to open back up. Restaurants need to open back up,"

news-yahoo Wednesday, May 6, 2020 4:52:00 AM EAT

Gary Kelly said : "I don't think the risk on an airplane is any greater risk than anywhere else," "It's as safe as an environment as you're going to find"

news-yahoo Tuesday, May 5, 2020 6:23:00 AM EAT

Gary Kelly said : "need to have something to be able to do when they get there," "So Disney World needs to open back up. Restaurants need to open back up"

news-yahoo Tuesday, May 5, 2020 12:11:00 AM EAT

Gary Kelly said : “We've got a great business model and a low cost structure. But we're going to have to fight our way through this,”

politico Monday, May 4, 2020 8:38:00 PM EAT

Gary Kelly replied : “It is. We’re doing everything possible to encourage people to come back and fly”

taipeitimes Monday, May 4, 2020 8:06:00 PM EAT

Gary Kelly said : “I don’t think the risk on an airplane is any greater risk than anywhere else,” “You look at the layered approach that we use, it’s as safe as any environment you’re going to find”

taipeitimes Monday, May 4, 2020 8:06:00 PM EAT

Gary Kelly said : “I think we have what we need to see our way through,”

taipeitimes Monday, May 4, 2020 8:06:00 PM EAT

Gary Kelly said : “I don't think the risk on an airplane is any greater risk than anywhere else,” “You look at the layered approach that we use, it's as safe as any environment you're going to find”

jamaicaobserver Monday, May 4, 2020 5:10:00 PM EAT

Gary Kelly said : “I think we have what we need to see our way through,”

jamaicaobserver Monday, May 4, 2020 5:10:00 PM EAT

Gary Kelly said : "The demand is just not there. So obviously, if things don't improve, we have to downsize. We've never had a furlough in our history. We've never had a pay cut in our history. And I'm extraordinarily proud of that. And we certainly don't want to break that record. What I promised our people is I don't know what the future holds, but I do know that we're very well prepared,"

CBSnews Monday, May 4, 2020 4:06:00 PM EAT

Gary Kelly said : "I don't think the risk on an airplane is any greater risk than anywhere else," "You look at the layered approach that we use, it's as safe as any environment you're going to find"

abs-cbnnews Monday, May 4, 2020 3:59:00 AM EAT

Gary Kelly said : "I think we have what we need to see our way through,"

abs-cbnnews Monday, May 4, 2020 3:59:00 AM EAT

Gary Kelly said : "I don't think the risk on an airplane is any greater risk than anywhere else," "You look at the layered approach that we use, it's as safe as any environment you're going to find"

channelnewsasia Monday, May 4, 2020 2:29:00 AM EAT

Gary Kelly said : "I think we have what we need to see our way through,"

channelnewsasia Monday, May 4, 2020 2:29:00 AM EAT

Gary Kelly said : "I don't think the risk on an airplane is any greater risk than anywhere else," "You look at the layered approach that we use, it's as safe as any environment you're going to find"

alarabiya-en Monday, May 4, 2020 1:45:00 AM EAT

Gary Kelly said : "I think we have what we need to see our way through,"

alarabiya-en Monday, May 4, 2020 1:45:00 AM EAT

Gary Kelly said : "I don't think the risk on an airplane is any greater risk than anywhere else," "You look at the layered approach that we use, it's as safe as any environment you're going to find"

news-yahoo Monday, May 4, 2020 1:06:00 AM EAT

Gary Kelly said : "I think we have what we need to see our way through,"

news-yahoo Monday, May 4, 2020 1:06:00 AM EAT

Gary Kelly told : “We’re doing everything possible to encourage people to come back and fly,”

nypost Monday, May 4, 2020 1:02:00 AM EAT

Gary Kelly said : “We’re exercising social distancing on board the aircraft,” “We won’t be booking airplanes full so that people can spread out. So, absolutely we’re doing everything we can to make it as safe as humanly possible”

nypost Monday, May 4, 2020 1:02:00 AM EAT

Gary Kelly said : "I don't think the risk on an airplane is any greater risk than anywhere else," "You look at the layered approach that we use, it's as safe as any environment you're going to find"

ibtimes Monday, May 4, 2020 12:21:00 AM EAT

Gary Kelly said : "I think we have what we need to see our way through,"

ibtimes Monday, May 4, 2020 12:21:00 AM EAT

Gary Kelly SAYING : "We're using very deep cleanings every night. We're using electrostatic misters, which will kill the virus on surfaces for up to 30 days. We're exercising social distancing. And onboard the aircraft, we won't be booking airplanes full so that people can spread out. So absolutely, we're doing everything we can to make it as safe as humanly possible"

4-traders Sunday, May 3, 2020 11:22:00 PM EAT

Gary Kelly SAYING : "It's as safe as an environment as you're going to find"

4-traders Sunday, May 3, 2020 11:22:00 PM EAT

Gary Kelly said : “We've got a great business model and a low cost structure. But we're going to have to fight our way through this,”

politico Sunday, May 3, 2020 10:20:00 PM EAT

Gary Kelly said : "Part of the tragedy is that that's a great airplane," "We are dedicated to this airplane"

dallasnews Friday, August 2, 2019 1:16:00 PM EAT

Gary Kelly said : "The longer answer is, I think, it's something that needs to be fully explored and debated and that's not something we're going to do in 90 days,"

dallasnews Friday, August 2, 2019 1:16:00 PM EAT

Gary Kelly explique : "Nous avons eu des discussions préliminaires avec Boeing au sujet des compensations pour les dommages causés par l'immobilisation au sol du MAX (mais) nous n'avons pas encore trouvé d'accord"

capital-FR Thursday, July 25, 2019 6:53:00 PM EAT

Gary Kelly explique : "Nous avons eu des discussions préliminaires avec Boeing au sujet des compensations pour les dommages causés par l'immobilisation au sol du MAX (mais) nous n'avons pas encore trouvé d'accord"

challenges Thursday, July 25, 2019 6:43:00 PM EAT

Gary Kelly déclaré : «En déduire que cette visite suggère que nous voulons passer de Boeing et du MAX à Airbus et l'A220 n'est pas vrai»

lessentiel-lu-fr Saturday, April 27, 2019 4:11:00 PM EAT

Gary Kelly declaró : "Hemos comprometido aviones para atender estas importantes rutas transfronterizas al comienzo de la temporada invernal y estamos pidiendo que a Southwest se le permita añadir su competencia de bajo costo, equipaje gratuito, sin tarifa por cambio* y su legendaria atención al cliente para beneficiar a los consumidores de los Estados Unidos y de México"

prnewswire Thursday, June 2, 2016 10:43:00 PM EAT