The news article is spot on with information from SWA insiders. They had every intention of adding SXM this year through BWI and FLL. 2 factors forced a delay. First, travel to Cuba opened up earlier than expected and provided an opportunity SWA felt they could not pass up. Second, SWA reached a settlement with FAA & DOT on aircraft maintenance program which has forced them to rely more heavily on reserve fleet. This put off expansion to other domestic and international markets to 2018 or beyond.