Southwest Airlines is cutting capacity, re-optimizing flight schedules and pausing hiring in 2024 as a result of Boeing's "continued challenges." Boeing told Southwest to expect the delivery of 46 Max 8s this year, down from the airplane maker’s previously expected 58, according to a regulatory filing. Southwest expected Boeing to deliver 79 Max jets in total, including some of the smaller Max 7 variants, which are not yet certified by the Federal Aviation Administration.Southwest doesn't expect Max 7s will ...