西南航空公司下调了全年业绩指引，因飙升的航空燃油成本挤压了整个美国航空业的利润。
Airlines Co. cut its guidance for the full year, as soaring jet fuel costs squeeze profits across the US airline industry.
这家航空公司目前预测全年调整后每股收益在2.60美元至2.85美元之间。7月份时，西南航空曾将业绩指引范围扩大至每股3.25美元至4.25美元，以应对冲突带来的不确定性。
The carrier now forecasts adjusted earnings per share between $2.60 to $2.85 for the full year. In July, Southwest broadened its guidance to $3.25 to $4.25 a share to account for uncertainty resulting from the conflict.
西南航空的业绩凸显了竞争对手联合航空控股公司和达美航空公司较为疲软的预期，更高的燃油成本正在侵蚀利润，即便是那些受益于富裕旅客强劲需求的航空公司也未能幸免。
Southwest’s results underscore weaker forecasts from rivals United Airlines Holdings Inc. and Delta Air Lines Inc., with higher fuel costs eroding profits even at carriers benefiting from strong demand among wealthier travelers.
该航空公司正进军高端旅游市场，推出新的忠诚度级别、升级机上设施并计划设立机场贵宾室，以吸引消费能力更强的客户。这些改变标志着西南航空对其传统低成本模式的重大背离，旨在从每位乘客身上产生更多收入。
The carrier is pushing into the premium travel market, introducing new loyalty tiers, upgraded onboard amenities and plans for airport lounges in a bid to attract higher-spending customers. The changes mark a significant departure from Southwest’s traditional low-cost model as it seeks to generate more revenue from each passenger.
但由于中东战争导致燃料价格飙升，这一战略正面临越来越大的压力。飙升的油价为各大航空公司增加了数十亿美元的开支，并迫使运营商提高票价并重新考虑其航班时刻表。
But the strategy is facing mounting pressure from a surge in fuel prices stemming from the war in the Middle East, which has added billions of dollars in expenses for airlines and forced carriers to raise fares and reconsider their flying schedules.