The announcement comes as U.S. airlines have slashed fall schedules following a surge in COVID-19 cases and weakened travel demand.
and weakened travel demand. Business travel has been at a virtual standstill since March, forcing airlines to woo skittish leisure travelers.
"Adding these specific airports to our route map will bring us access to additional revenue at a critical time," Kelly said in the video. In July, Kelly said an "unexpected'' jump in coronavirus cases resulted in a fall off in business that forced Southwest to adjust its flight schedules for August and September, and other carriers have made similar cutbacks.
The financial impact: the loss of"hundreds of millions of dollars'' in revenue for the third quarter, which runs from July through September.
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