SWA new city? SHOCKING

[Singlecoil]

Enigma,

I'd add ANC to your list, for the same reason as SJU, agree with your reasoning (at least, I wouldn't be too shocked by any of the other cities mentioned), and hope strongly for your #1 pick!

Actually, ANC is done within 50 miles of shore. Alaska Airlines doesn't have any overwater aircraft either.

 

[islandhopper]

Didn't Aloha use SWA's aircraft for their proving runs to Oakland?

Southwest has been visiting Hawaii for years watching Aloha and taking notes from the original all 737 operator.

And yes, when Aloha needed a 737-700 to do their proving runs a WN bird was used. Southwest reservations got phone calls up the wazoo while that plane was being seen taxiing around Honolulu.

There's actually a few guys from Hawaii flying at Southwest. Some have been there for years. I dont want to post their names but an old time FBO operator from the Big Island made his way to WN and so did one old Lockheed Loadstar driver.

You guys are welcome back home anytime but leave the heavy metal in Texas OK?

 

[T-Gates]

Willow Run.... (DTW Lite )

You heard it here first...

 

[#1 Windmilling]

I think customs in Heathrow and Tokyo presents a problem. See previous post regarding Mexico.

 

[dfw]

What ever happened to ROA that was pre-announced?

 

[Alaskaairlines]

Why not ANC?

The new terminal is starting to look good and should be ready soon, doesn't that make sense for SWA? Gate space and all that competition from AS?

If they pull into ANC, I wonder where they plan to fly? SEA, PDX, LAS, PHX, SLC, MDW, LAX, SFO?

 

[737tanker]

I was in upgrade class when Herb told us that the biggest mistake that he ever made was pulling out of ANC & COS when SWA acquired Morris. So I guess ANC isn't that strange of a possibility.

 

[CoopDog]

Been racking my brain....

SHOCKING.....hmmmm. Got to be a clue here somewhere.

Been seeing all the possible new cities here. Some good ones indeed. But shocking? Naw....hardly. A good move is a good move. We all expect SWA to make good moves, and we'll all say "hmmm....nice choice." But I doubt a new city name will shock everybody.

Perhaps we're all missing the point. Yep, next month a new city may be announced. But we ALL won't be SHOCKED by it. Maybe the SHOCKING news will be the WAY they announce it.

This could be interesting.....Perhaps on national T.V.? Remember, it's reality television at it's finest.....and it's the new Fall season. Maybe Herb will be accepting the Emmy.

Hey, where's the remote?

 

[BMD]

PNS?

I'd like to see them challenge airtran in Pensacola. BMD

 

[mach none]

ANC will not support the year around traffic that SWA will want. If you guys stick to your normal business plan. The traffic is seasonal.
The other thing is, if you try to go to any of the other cities in the state, AS owns all the infrastruture.
You say big deal, but most of the people that travel from ANC come from the other towns and villages of AK, then south.

I think SWA will go somewhere else. To many other easy markets out there. Why not JFK and send a messege to B6? That would be full of shock and awe.

 

[leftseat10]

Hmmm

Would love to see them bring the 737 back to TTN...Had Eastwind there for a time, access to Philly and New York markets...

 

[ATA73Pilot]

Hmmmmm......

CLT would be quite shocking. I wouldn't mind 3 - 9 more flights to MDW for commuting!

 

[CoopDog]

Maybe Mexico City? Cabo?

No mention of SWA in the USA Today article below....but could be an interesting future possiblity.



Discount airlines make a run for Mexico
Discount airliners have a new destination in sight: Mexico. "In an environment where terrorism is a concern internationally, vacationers want to go places a little closer to home and better understood," airline consultant Robert Mann told USA TODAY. "Mexico is right around the corner." For discount airlines, "It's a natural opportunity." America West, ATA and Frontier have each announced plans for non-stop flights between U.S. cities and major Mexican resort cities, or have already started flying them. But Spanish-speaking customers heading for Mexico are likely to have a difficult time finding non-English help on U.S. airlines' Web sites. USA TODAY finds some airlines cater to one of the USA's fastest growing markets — but extensive Spanish content remains limited.

 

[captjim]

I'm thinking Mexico, perhaps Cancun or Cabo San Lucas.

 

[Aplus9]

Margaritas for Everyone!

I second the South of the Border plan.


Aplus

 

[gator]

Check this out

New City?

From the Airline Rewards section of the Hilton HHonors program on the Hilton.com website:

Southwest Airlines® One free ticket anywhere Southwest flies within the U.S., excluding Hawaii. Award tickets are fully transferable. 85,000 FF2NWN
excluding Hawaii !?!

Check out the website yourself. Oversight/misprint/clue?

 

[knelson]

Any room for another beer pool here?

 

[intel33]

Has any one heard any additional indication of when this will be announced?

What about any new info on a new pilot domicile?

 

[Bill Nelson]

I think the 3rd quarter results will play a big role in everything! Look out, LF's have been pretty good.

 

[Tailwheel]

My guess is it's shocking because it's either outside our business model or it's somewhere we've already pulled out of, otherwise it wouldn't be shocking.

Back into SFO? Doubt it. Denver? COS? That would be shocking.

Or outside the contig US: Hawaii? Doubt it. Mex? Doubt it. I never thought of Alaska...that would shock as well.

DENVER or COS wins my vote!!!!! Shocking, but still in line with all the business model rules. This company is pretty conservative I'm noticing!