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Southwest Airlines drops forecast as US trade war shakes industry
LUVSouthwest Airlines(LUV) Fox Business·2025-04-24 22:37

Southwest Airlines became the latest U.S. carrier on Wednesday to withdraw its financial forecast as President Donald Trump's trade war has created the biggest uncertainty for the industry since the COVID-19 pandemic. With little clarity on how consumers will behave in the face of a potentially worsening economy, airlines are struggling to accurately forecast their business.Travel is a discretionary item for many consumers and businesses. With the trade war raising the prospect of slower economic growth and ...