Since mid-February and through March 31, 2019, Southwest currently expects cancellations of approximately 9,400 flights due to weather and unanticipated events. Of these expected cancellations, approximately 3,800 are due to weather-related and other disruptions; approximately 2,800 are due to unscheduled maintenance disruptions arising from contract negotiations with the Aircraft Mechanics Fraternal Association (AMFA); and approximately 2,800 are due to the grounding of the Boeing 737 MAX 8. As a result of the cancellations, Southwest now estimates its first quarter 2019 year-over-year available seat mile (ASM, or capacity) growth to be approximately one percent, compared with its previous growth guidance in

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