With all the new activity in the merger field, how long will it be before SWA makes a bid for Aloha?
SWA needs into the ever growing and popular Hawaiian destinations with their own metal, independent of ATA Airlines.
Aloha already has gates and services in RNO, SMF, SNA, SAN, LAS, and OAK - all SWA strongholds. They operate
8 Boeing 737-700
10 Boeing 737-200
3 Boeing 737-200/ cargo configuration which will aid in the rapid expansion of cargo. And SWA is in dire need of the 737. Makes complete business sense. Aquire A/C and gates in already served WN cities, while expanding market share and routes.
SWA needs into the ever growing and popular Hawaiian destinations with their own metal, independent of ATA Airlines.
Aloha already has gates and services in RNO, SMF, SNA, SAN, LAS, and OAK - all SWA strongholds. They operate
8 Boeing 737-700
10 Boeing 737-200
3 Boeing 737-200/ cargo configuration which will aid in the rapid expansion of cargo. And SWA is in dire need of the 737. Makes complete business sense. Aquire A/C and gates in already served WN cities, while expanding market share and routes.