Yesterday I was watching TV and was pleasantly suprised to see that Southwest Airlines now flies from Dallas Love Field to KC and St. Louis airports. This is big news for me since I am from the St. Louis area. My mom just paid $274 to fly round trip with American Airlines and now Southwest is advertising $79 each way or less than $170. ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS CHEAPER. The reason SW couldn't fly to StL from Dallas was due to The Wright Amendment that restricted long distance flights from Love Field, the only terminal SW flies out of. American Airlines has tried for a long time to block lifting these restrictions doing their best to protect their turf and potential profits.
If given a choice to fly SW or AA, please choose SW. They take better care of their employees, are a profitable company, even though they offer more competitive rates.
Thank you Southwest Airlines for pushing for this and for the governors who lobbied FOR this and for President Bush for signing the bill lifting some of the restrictions that were put in place in the mid 70's when DFW Internation airport was brand new.
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I HATE AA! They suck. The last time I flew with them I was sick for like a day.
I meant to mention that to you today and forgot. Big news to anyone from the midwest! Now if they'll just go to the east coast...
Reply to wiccachicky: They've just been bullying paying ticket customers here. Fair are generally 50-75% higher than markets where SW competes against them. Ironically todoay AA announced 15% savings to KC and STL.
Reply to pigs: Makes it easier for grandma to come and visit.
so billy V can fly home WAY cheaper as well!
:)
BillyV will only come back to Texas to interview at TCU and I'm sure he will drive!
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