Southwest’s CEO Says Air Travel Should Take Off Soon

Southwest Airlines CEO Gary Kelly thinks flying is safe again. Southwest is one of the biggest US airlines. Also one of the most

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LUV-ed! Southwest may be the first airline Americans want back on track. When Southwest's CEO speaks, people listen. Does his

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speech make sense? Southwest Airlines coronavirus timetable is up to you.

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Kelly told CBS on May 3 that air travel could resume with social distancing and plane cleaning precautions.

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Kelly said flying is safe again. He said, “We’re doing everything possible to encourage people to come back and fly.”

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Kelly predicted the end of the coronavirus outbreak and aviation travel. As everyone knows, the pandemic has halted air travel.

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Reduced flights, airport closures, and layoffs followed. The industry is big. It employs almost 750,000 people.

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New coronavirus cases are decreasing. Businesses are opening across. This inspires optimism. Thus, the aviation industry is cautiously

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Southwest received $3.2 billion from the government's emergency aid program to operate during the epidemic, and it raised $6 billion

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