The Skift Travel Podcast

Another Year of Recovery and Optimism With Southwest CEO Robert Jordan

Jan 2, 2022

22:36

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How Did You Restore the Network Depth?

02:03

Is the Delta Variant Scrambled Your Plan?

02:09

Southwest Airlines - Is the Environment a Fascinating Factor?

02:13

Introduction

3min

What Do You See as Your Main Challenges and Opportunities?

3min

Is the Delta Variant Scrambled Your Plan?

2min

How Did You Restore the Network Depth?

2min

Business Travels

2min

We're Seeing a Lot of Leisure Travel

2min

Southwest Airlines - Is the Environment a Fascinating Factor?

2min

Are You Facing Any Challenges?

3min

Waterburger Drive-Through - The Best Burger on the Plan

3min

New Southwest Airlines CEO Robert Jordan said that he sees 2022 as another “transition” year in the recovery. He is optimistic that business travelers will return — his predecessor has said this may take 5-10 years — but does not expect this to occur overnight.

“I’m an optimistic guy,” said Jordan. “I’m very optimistic that we’re going to get the travel back," said Robert Jordan, incoming CEO of Southwest Airlines, at Skift Global Forum, in conversation with Airline Weekly editor Madhu Unnikrishnan.

Listen now for the full interview.

Read more coverage of the travel industry at skift.com/news

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The Skift Travel Podcast

Another Year of Recovery and Optimism With Southwest CEO Robert Jordan

How Did You Restore the Network Depth?

Is the Delta Variant Scrambled Your Plan?

Southwest Airlines - Is the Environment a Fascinating Factor?

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