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Oakland Drops Lawsuit, But Passengers Still Decline | Oakland News
Oakland dropped its lawsuit against Southwest Airlines in a move that sparked mixed reactions — hoping to heal ties and signal openness to business, but with little clear payoff. With Southwest handling 80% of flights at Oakland International, the city’s revenue is deeply tied to the airline’s performance. Passenger numbers remain down since the pandemic, mirroring Southwest’s own struggles — though the airline insists business travel in California is strong. While Oakland officials say they’re unaware of new Southwest strategies to boost ridership, the airline is quietly shifting focus to…
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