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Southwest COO on Strong Business Travel, Price Increases

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Southwest Airlines COO Andrew Watterson said business travel remains 'incredibly strong' even as the company faces higher costs tied to the war in Iran. The comment is supportive for demand trends but does not include new financial guidance or quantified operational metrics. Overall, the update is a modestly constructive read-through for airline demand amid geopolitical cost pressures.

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Southwest Airlines COO Andrew Watterson said business travel remains 'incredibly strong' even as the company faces higher costs tied to the war in Iran. The comment is supportive for demand trends but does not include new financial guidance or quantified operational metrics. Overall, the update is a modestly constructive read-through for airline demand amid geopolitical cost pressures.

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