DFW takes SWA to task because of Denver

[A350]

If Southwest is willing to give competitors gates at LUV, then I see no reason why they shoudn't be allowed to do whatever they want at LUV field.

A350

 

[320AV8R]

The WA was formed to ensure airlines transfered their flying from Love to DFW after it was built......to make sure this big, new airport would be paid for through operating costs.

SWA decided to stay at Love field.

It's been almost 30 years.......DFW is "up and running". It has a huge operation. Hasn't the WA run it's course ? Let SWA fly anywhere out of Love. AMR can handle the competition....like when they used to compete with Braniff out of DFW...they just don't want to.

320AV8R

 

[Victor120]

DFW Business School

In My Opinion,

The original story is a comparison of apples and oranges.

This topic is great fodder for current and future economists (macro/required credit, etc.) and will no doubt be a discussion well past all of our lifetimes.

-vic

 

[Draginass]

The taxpayers ought to close Love Field and tell SWA to pound sand and operate out of DFW just like everyone else. SW justs wants it's private airport at taxpayer expense.

 

[ultrarunner]

The taxpayers ought to close Love Field and tell SWA to pound sand and operate out of DFW just like everyone else. SW justs wants it's private airport at taxpayer expense.

Looking out for the shareholder, if you ask me. And THAT is SWA's primary responsibility.

I got no problem with that.

 

[ivauir]

iI think 26 years later is too late to complain about it..

And we feel that 26 years is too long to let a bad law stand.

 

[ivauir]

The taxpayers ought to close Love Field and tell SWA to pound sand and operate out of DFW just like everyone else. SW justs wants it's private airport at taxpayer expense.

Hey, why not? AA got one!

 

[Tejas-Jet]

The taxpayers ought to close Love Field and tell SWA to pound sand and operate out of DFW just like everyone else. SW justs wants it's private airport at taxpayer expense.

Did it ever occur to you that the taxpayers of Dallas just might want to keep Love Field open? How about all the taxes that SWA pays the city of Dallas? You suggesting that the taxpayers give up that too....OK, so who will make up that shortfall? The taxpayers?

I believe that the cities of Dallas, Ft.Worth and the then named "Regional Airport Board" together sued SWA to force them to move to DFW back in the late 70's/early 80's. Went all the way through the court system. SWA won their case at every level.

Tejas

 

[FlyinHigh737]

The taxpayers ought to close Love Field and tell SWA to pound sand and operate out of DFW just like everyone else. SW justs wants it's private airport at taxpayer expense.

Draginass, I put you in pink because you live in a world of make believe. Are you so naive to think that SWA has not investigated the DFW move or even considered the AA stronghold that is present there? Geez, I have read post after post that give examples of the business practices of AA, they are a fierce competitors. SWA makes sound decisions base on making money, however if you can show them how to make money, expand and maintain there outstanding service I am sure they will listen. But, I believe you will need something more quantitative then sand making, just no market!!! Please, next time think before you type.

 

[350DRIVER]

Whats wrong with it is Southwest has lived under the Wright Ammendment for years, and never said a word. Only that they are the dominant carrier in the country do they want to change it. Frankly Southwest got a bit of a free ride at LUV all these years. If the Wright Ammendment was cancled ten years ago, AA would have come into LUV and crushed Southwest. They know it and they chose to live under it. I think its very hypocritical to want to change it now.

They did and now they don't want to hold up their end of the bargain so they can better suit their own agenda, this likely will be shot down dead in it's tracks. They can lobby until he!! freezes over, including the corny "homemade" and ultra personal signage, maps, etc, in the gate area(s), likely won't make a difference other than reinforcing to many why they avoid SWA. It is beyond hypocritical, a tad comical in more ways than one and if you have the chance check out the SW gates in PIT, they are more than a tad comical, I have to laugh everytime I pass the gate areas there. I wouldn't lose much sleep over this one, this likely will not go SWA's way no matter how much courting Herby and company do in the near future.

I think 26 years later is too late to complain about it. However, I agree, you are responsible to your shareholders, no one else. I don't fault you for pursuing this. I will, however, fault the government if they change the rules now.

I would fault the gov't as well if they change this but they likely aren't going to do this, no reason to do so. It is too late to complain but again they soon will be back at square 1 when this is shot down so why worry or lose any sleep over this?.

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[jwes]

This is how I look at it

Like anyone cares, I fly for American Eagle I want whats best for AA; Although, I have my B-737 type and would love to get on with SWA. If that ever happens I would hope that SWA gets what they want.

The rule was implemented to get all the carriers over to the new airport, at that time in the 70's if SWA did go over to DFW, AA would have tried everything in thier power to squash them on that level field.

In the long run its just about who will get there way and hopefully it will be the side I'm on.

 

[OffHot]

So 350Driver, why should the WA not be retired?

 

[jball2]

350- IF it fails it fails but if we win are you going to cry?

 

[350DRIVER]

350- IF it fails it fails but if we win are you going to cry?

In all honesty, I truly could care less, no sleep will be lost on this end but I highly doubt you are going to get your way here. Am I going to cry?!?!?!. Hardly, but the odds surely are stacked against you and I am one of many that is not buying into the propaganda that ya'll are trying to sell off. A better question, are you going to cry if it fails and claim you got such the short end of the stick?.

 

[canyonblue]

After a short hiatus I see the resident Anti-SWA anything jacka$$ 350 is back. uke: