Based on their work assignments, we have no reason to believe either had prolonged exposure to the traveling public,” a statement from the airport explained. “We have begun to reach out to those who may have been in close contact with these persons. Officials at McCarran International, Las Vegas’ main airport, confirmed this week that two employees have tested positive for the coronavirus.
The airline currently travels to 103 cities. Watterson said all but six Southwest destinations will see a decrease in flight activity. All of the puzzle pieces – demand, fleet, travel patterns, slots, gates, maintenance – and so many other factors all have to come together to build the best schedule.” The airline executive added, “Every Southwest flight schedule is like a puzzle built for the entirety of our unique network of cities, addressing the needs of that travel season. and after 8 p.m.Īs travel demand continues to be very weak for the period between Easter and the traditional start of summer travel, today we’re beginning to push out a new flight schedule for May 3 through June 5,” Watterson explained. Many of the canceled flights were originally scheduled before 7 a.m. (Image: )Īndrew Watterson, chief commercial officer for Southwest, says flight activity will be cut from approximately 3,700 flights on weekdays, to 2,200 daily flights – a 40 percent reduction. Southwest Airlines is cutting flights to nearly all of its destinations, including Las Vegas. But beginning May 3, the company’s service schedule is being greatly reduced by the COVID-19 pandemic. Southwest Airlines transports more passengers to and from Southern Nevada than any other airliner. Commercial Gaming, Entertainment, Novelty Betting, Politics.