Bringing mainline jets into what was an RJ market certainly skews the average fare equation a bit, since WN has 3x as many seats to sell per departure."I don't want to say it has no effect," said Mike Wittman, a graduate student who led the study along with professor Bill Swelbar. "Having Southwest, having all things equal, will bring down fares. Its effect definitely has not gone away completely, but it has lessened."
Southwest Airlines is offering special one-way airfares of $99 or less for new nonstop flights to 15 new cities
from Dallas Love Field starting Oct. 13, a move that could set off a fare war among rival airlines in the Dallas market.
100% correct Sharon...SharoninSAT said:.
Benefits from the "Southwest Effect"...
'Fares will fall stimulating increases in traffic.'
For starters...
If you're going to make the claim, please use the proper terms... Effect is a noun, affect is a verb. Effect is the result, affect is an action.swamt said:And the "Southwest Affect" is still happening, just admit it...
swamt said:100% correct Sharon...
eolesen said:If you're going to make the claim, please use the proper terms... Effect is a noun, affect is a verb. Effect is the result, affect is an action.
An effect is creating by affecting. Clear?....
Southwest's pricing affects the behavior of others, resulting in the Southwest Effect.