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Final Update on Aircraft Checks

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As of Monday, Mar. 2, Southwest confirms 127 of 128 aircraft identified as having been overdue for a maintenance check on a standby hydraulic system have the required check completed. The lone remaining aircraft, undergoing scheduled heavy maintenance, will have the check before returning to service. Southwest successfully completed checks on all in-service aircraft within the approved five-day timeline set forth by the FAA.