Trevor Young, Barclays analyst, joins ‘Power Lunch’ to discuss what’s behind the slowdown in travel demand.
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Southwest Airlines forecasts surge in 2026 profits after new seat, bag fees take hold
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Southwest ends open seating after 54 years. Here’s what the last flight was like
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