2025 Oklahoma City Aviation Thread

[PoliSciGuy]

Pretty tough guidance out from the big 4. Curious if we see a dip in OKC numbers or if it holds up strong. (February #'s will likely be down because of weather + extra day last year)

https://www.cnbc.com/2025/03/11/airl...el-demand.html

Slumping consumer sentiment, crashing stock prices, and recessionary government policies will do that. And don't discount the growing concern about whether or not flying is even safe nowadays with the massive cuts at the FAA.

[bison34]

Southwest Airlines deserves all that is coming their way. Tons and tons people only considered them because they could save on their bags. Getting rid of that is projected to gain them $1.5 billion, but lose them $1.8 billion.

Play stupid gams, win stupid prizes.

https://apnews.com/article/southwest...a11cf244648f1a

[TornadoKegan]

When will international flights start out of OKC international. Also what about destination and airlines

[Celebrator]

Southwest Airlines deserves all that is coming their way. Tons and tons people only considered them because they could save on their bags. Getting rid of that is projected to gain them $1.5 billion, but lose them $1.8 billion.

Play stupid gams, win stupid prizes.

https://apnews.com/article/southwest...a11cf244648f1a

I told my wife this morning, that if all of these changes stay in place, we are going to be free agents on the airline market now. They have now lost their unique advantages in the market that made them such a success story. Southwest as we knew it died today.